Sarah Ryan

While oils and fats come in a range of delicious types and flavors, there are times when a more neutral cooking oil is required. Neutral-flavored oils are ideal for baking, deep-frying, sautéing and salad dressings as they don’t impart any additional flavor to the dish and allow the other seasonings and spices to really stand out.  Most supermarkets offer a variety of neutral cooking oils that range from vegetable oil [...]

Tipo 00 is not a particularly common flour in the USA, though if you take a walk through a European supermarket, you will see it everywhere! Tipo 00 is also known as type 00 or Italian 00 flour, and the 00 refers to the fineness of the mill. Tipo 00 is superfine in texture, Tipo 0 is a little coarser, and 1 and 2 are coarser again.  It is predominantly used to make pizza dough and certain types of pasta, though you can use [...]

The name durum flour might not sound common, but it has been a staple in Italian cooking for years! You may have heard of its more coarse cousin, semolina, perhaps. Both come from the durum wheat! It is favored for its high gluten content, giving pasta dough and pasta their elasticity and chewy edge. So, if you don’t have any durum wheat and you want to use something else, what are your options? Try some of these!  Best [...]

Corn flour has been around for an incredibly long time and is used in many different dishes worldwide, such as tortillas, tamales and cornbread. It has a distinctive flavor and texture, and while it does have its advantages, there are times when a suitable corn flour substitute is necessary. Here are five of the best substitutes for corn flour to consider in any recipe: Best All-Around Corn Flour Substitute: [...]

Peanut flour is a protein-packed flour that has been gaining popularity for its unique flavor and health properties. After all, who doesn’t love peanuts? This nutty flour is super high in protein, sometimes up to 50%, which is why it has grabbed the attention of the health-and gym-conscious.  While peanut flour is great, it may not suit every dish or recipe. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best [...]

Noodle flour, or pasta flour, is a blend of flours specifically designed to make the ultimate noodle. It may include ingredients such as wheat flour, durum or semolina flour. The mix is typically high in gluten, so it can make elastic and chewy noodles that hold up well when boiled.  However, I find noodle flour is not easy to find, at least where I live. So, in a pinch, you can use some of these alternatives. Best [...]