Got yourself a perfect pancake batter recipe but you’re short on buckwheat flour ? Or maybe you don’t even own a pack of buckwheat flour at all ? That’s okay, there’s a few alternatives you can use in place of buckwheat flour. Some may work better than others, and it really depends on what you’re …
Whether you have some white flour shortage or are simply working on some dietary restrictions, quinoa flour is a wonderful baking aid. If you can’t find it in your grocery store or don’t have time to prepare it at home, there’s some amazing flour alternatives out there. Prepared using grains, seeds, and nuts, they’re going …
Do you absolutely love digestive biscuits but can’t seem to find any ? Looking to make the perfect cheesecake base but don’t have digestives ? No worries, we’ve got you covered ! With this handy dandy substitute list you’ll always have a backup plan. Best digestive biscuits substitutes The best substitutes for digestive biscuits are …
Made of tiny semolina balls, couscous is a wonderful North African dish that can replace rice just like magic. Easy to cook with a simple boiling, couscous can be served as a side dish with your favorite vegetable, meat, or seasoning. Some people prefer to cook couscous for a meal and freeze the leftover for …
If you’re a true foodie, you may be familiar with polenta. But sometimes you need to substitute polenta with something else for various reasons. Coming from northern Italy, polenta is made out of corn that is coarsely ground. When cooked, it becomes nice and creamy, almost at the consistency of porridge. It is incredibly versatile …
Do you have a recipe to make with gram flour and you don’t have any, don’t worry there are quite a few substitutes you can use for it. With the increasing popularity of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based dietary trends, more and more people are looking for substitutes for various kinds of food such as meat, …
Putting rice in salt shakers is as old as time, and you’ve definitely seen it done in many restaurants. Have you ever wondered why this is ? Well, we just found out why these two food items are so commonly mixed, and we’re going to tell you too. Why do people put rice in salt …
Basmati rice may be the most flavorful, most delicious rice out there. It’s a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, but you can use it in pretty much any recipe you like. But what if you don’t have any basmati on hand ? Replicating the flavor and texture wouldn’t be very easy, but there are substitutes. …
Sweet rice flour is an absolute bomb ingredient for baking and cooking. The main reason is it’s gluten-free and gives off an amazing texture. But what if some recipe calls for this stellar ingredient and you run out of it? So, if you want to know about the sweet rice flour substitute, keep scrolling until the …
Rice is such a common food item for so many folks it deserves its own show, really. But why does it grows in water? Being a staple food, you’ll find it everywhere but what you’ll notice is the way it’s grown. Nearly every time a rice field is shown in movies, animes, or any work …
Rice is a staple in many kitchens, be it white rice or brown or wild or a mix of all three. What’s amazing is that for some reason, brown rice seems to be more expensive than white rice. Despite being the same food item in essence. So why is that, why is brown rice more …
Of all the kitchen items at your disposal, rice is one that folks claim could save your life in the event of a fire. But is it true ? Is such a common, easy to find ingredient able to put out a fire ? Or is it as flammable as anything else ? Seeing as …
If you’ve got some leftover rice, you’re probably wondering how long you can keep it in the fridge or freezer. Lots of folks face this question daily, so it’s best to really know how long you can keep cooked rice, with any storage method. And yes, it does matter if your rice is plain or …
When you think of rice, ‘fruit’ isn’t your first thought. Not by a long shot. But this question- is rice a fruit ? – has been all over the internet lately, so it’s high time we settled this mystery. Lots of folks are confused about it, and rightly so. Let’s figure it out now. Is …