Substitutes
Run out of a key ingredient? We have tested over 1,100 ingredient substitutions across every category, from baking staples like flour and eggs to specialty items like truffle oil and tamarind paste.
Each guide covers the best alternatives, how they affect flavor and texture, and the exact ratios to use. Whether you are working around a food allergy, following a specific diet, or just dealing with an empty pantry shelf, these swap guides will keep your recipe on track.
Our substitute guides cover dairy, cheese, oils, sauces, spices, grains, flours, and dozens of other ingredient types. Every recommendation comes from actual kitchen testing, not guesswork.
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Cooking with Ease: 5 BEST Substitutes for Button Mushrooms
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3 BEST Substitutes for Burrata Cheese
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5 BEST Substitutes for Bacon
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5 BEST Chinese Five Spice Substitutes
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5 BEST Substitutes for Granola
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Enhance Dishes: 5 Best Asiago Cheese Substitutes
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5 BEST Substitutes for Cottage Cheese
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5 BEST Substitutes for Thyme
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5 BEST Substitutes for Coconut Extract
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5 BEST Substitutes for Seasoned Salt
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Sweeten Naturally: 5 Best Date Syrup Substitutes
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5 BEST Substitutes for Canola Oil
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5 BEST Substitutes for Salt Pork
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Melted Goodness: 5 Best Fontina Cheese Substitutes
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5 BEST Mayo Substitutes for Tuna Salad
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5 BEST Substitutes for Cream Cheese
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5 BEST Substitutes for Linseed Oil
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Flourless Roux: A Guide to Gluten-Free Thickening
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Cooking with Ease: 5 Best Sweet Potato Substitutes
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Cooking with Zest: 5 BEST Substitutes for Sumac
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5 BEST Substitutes for Cannellini Beans
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Delicious Choices: 5 Best Substitutes for Persimmon
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5 BEST Substitutes for Ham Hock
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5 BEST Vegan Substitutes for Egg Wash
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Flavorful Choices: 5 Best Substitutes for Star Anise
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5 BEST Substitutes for Pasta Water
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5 BEST Substitutes for Chanterelle Mushrooms
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Noodle Varieties: 5 Best Substitutes for Lo Mein Noodles
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5 BEST Substitutes for Morel Mushrooms
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5 BEST Substitutes for Lobster Mushrooms
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5 BEST Substitutes for Turmeric
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5 Best Substitutes for Malt Powder
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5 BEST Substitutes for Wonton Wrappers
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5 BEST Substitutes for Sambal Oelek
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7 BEST Maple Syrup Substitutes for Pancakes
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5 BEST Substitutes for Marjoram
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Flavor Boost: 5 BEST Substitutes for Stewed Tomatoes
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Creamy Delights: 5 BEST Custard Powder Substitutes
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5 BEST Red Curry Paste Substitutes
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Healthy Alternatives: 5 Best Substitutes for Liquid Aminos
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Seafood Alternatives: 5 Best Substitutes for Lobster
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5 BEST Sanding Sugar Substitutes
