Ingredient Substitution Guides
In-depth guides for home cooks.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of buckwheat flour?
Got buckwheat flour on the shopping list but whole wheat in the pantry? Find out if the swap actually works — and when you're better off reaching for somethi…
17 August 2026
The complete guide to substituting palm sugar
Running out of palm sugar? Find out what works as a substitute — and exactly how much to use.
10 August 2026
What happens if you leave out barley malt syrup?
Forgot to grab barley malt syrup? What you use instead makes a bigger difference than you'd think — especially if bagels are on the menu.
3 August 2026
The complete guide to substituting bicarbonate of soda
Running out of bicarbonate of soda? Find out what works as a substitute — and exactly how much to use.
27 July 2026
Is luo han guo sweetener the same as monk fruit sweetener?
Two names, one ingredient — or is there more to it? Here's what home cooks need to know before swapping luo han guo and monk fruit sweetener in a recipe.
20 July 2026
The complete guide to substituting jaggery
Running out of jaggery? Find out what works as a substitute — and exactly how much to use.
13 July 2026
The best substitutes for double cream
Running out of double cream? Find out what works as a substitute — and exactly how much to use.
11 July 2026
The best substitutes for canola oil
Running out of canola oil? Find out what works as a substitute — and exactly how much to use.
11 July 2026
The complete guide to substituting avocado oil
Running out of avocado oil? Find out what works as a substitute — and exactly how much to use.
6 July 2026
Ran out of duck fat? 5 substitutes you probably already have
Your duck fat jar is empty — but dinner doesn't have to wait. The swap you need is probably already sitting in your kitchen right now.
1 July 2026
lard substitutes for baking: what actually works
Running out of lard? Find out what works as a substitute — and exactly how much to use.
1 July 2026
What happens if you leave out coconut oil?
Running out of coconut oil mid-recipe? What happens next depends entirely on how it's being used — and the fix isn't always obvious.
1 July 2026
What is olive oil called in different countries?
Same name, different grades — and the grade you pick matters more than you'd think. Here's what to know before you cook.
29 June 2026
What happens if you leave out ghee?
Running out of ghee mid-recipe? What you use next depends on the dish — and the wrong swap can ruin the whole thing. Here's what actually works.
25 June 2026
Ran out of sour milk? 5 substitutes you probably already have
Mid-recipe with no sour milk? The swap you need is probably already in your fridge — and some work even better than the original.
25 June 2026