Have you ever gone to bake a cake or make a quick batch of pancakes to find you’re out of all-purpose flour? It’s frustrating, and there isn’t much you can do without it! Unless you have one of these 50+ alternative flours on hand, the next best thing would be if you could quickly make your own. And you know what? It is easier than you might think! Today we are going to talk about two different ways to make all-purpose [...]
5 Best Crisco Substitutes for Any Situation
Crisco is a firm, vegetable-based fat used for baking and cooking. I remember it vividly on supermarket shelves in the 90s, but it seems not to be around as much now as it was then. Which means you may require a decent alternative. Here are five substitutions that will help you keep your recipe on track without compromising flavor or texture (at least not too much!) Best All-Around Substitute For Crisco: Shortening [...]
6 Best Peanut Oil Substitutes for Any Situation
Peanut oil is a type of vegetable oil that is derived from, you guessed it… peanuts. Its pale yellow color and very mild flavor make it a popular ingredient in many cuisines and is especially popular in Chinese, Thai, and Indian cooking. It is also occasionally used as a carrier oil for massage! While refined peanut oil usually has very, very subtle flavor notes (if any), some of the less refined ones have a mild and nutty [...]
The Best Way to Store Fresh Coconut
A beach vacation wouldn’t be complete without sitting in a beach lounger sipping a fresh coconut. Got the post-vacation blues? You might want to re-live the moment at home by bringing a fresh coconut back from the supermarket to enjoy at home. It’s a great idea in theory until you realize you have no idea what to do with it. How do you open and utilize it, and most importantly, store it? Never fear. Let’s take you [...]
The Best Way to Store Coconut Milk
Creamy and smooth coconut milk is a great addition to many dishes. From curry to coffee, this milk adds a hint of sweetness and richness to things while also having a delightful cooling effect. But, once we open that can, do we have to use it all at once? Or can we store it for a while to use later on? Let’s find out. What is the best way to store coconut milk? It depends on the type of coconut milk. Some are [...]
5 Best Shortening Substitutes for Any Situation
Shortening may not seem like an appetizing ingredient, and for the most part, it isn’t, but it does have its uses and boy, does it do them well. Shortening is responsible for the puff in your pastry, as it traps more air bubbles in the baking process than butter does and helps make them crumbly, flaky, and tender. Shortening was traditionally made by combining lard and vegetable oils. But today, some brands do not [...]
