If you are having trouble with putting together a recipe that requires fennel seeds, and you have been put off because you didn’t have it at home, we have excellent news for you; there are other herbs that serves as good fennel seed substitutes. Some of these alternatives include anise, dill seeds, carraway, cumin seeds, licorice, etc. Some of these herbs are familiar ingredients that you most likely even know. We have put together the best substitutes for fennel seeds that you can always use when you run out of fennel feeds at home. What is Fennel Seed Used For? … Read more

A true fan of English Mustard wouldn’t mind giving out some of his properties just for a bottle. And that’s the problem with falling in love with this particular Mustard. Because your first try on a sandwich, dips, or sausages is what gets you hooked, then the hypnotic flavor hunts you for the rest of your days. Every store and everywhere you go is just another opportunity to scavenge for English mustard because this product is scarce outside the UK. While all of these might sound like a slight exaggeration, well, you get the point, and that is why you’re probably … Read more

Dijon mustard is almost everyone’s favorite kitchen workhorse for adding flavors. One bottle on hand and a delicious meal is only a few minutes ready, which is why most homeowners will NEVER do without it. But what if you’re in the middle of a recipe and you’re out of Dijon mustard? You need a quick fix!  We have put together a list of the best Dijon mustard substitutes so you will always have something to fall back on.  Stone-ground mustard, spicy brown mustard, yellow mustard, horseradish sauce, wasabi, etc., are among the best alternatives to Dijon mustard that you can always … Read more

MSG is like the omnipresent ingredient in almost all recipes. It is a potent purveyor of umami that helps boost flavor in our food and increase salivary flow. If you watch your sodium intake, MSG might be your go-to option. But what if you don’t have it on hand? You can still skip it. I would say you skip it since it doesn’t bring many benefits to your dishes.  You could enjoy much healthier meals if you use any of these MSG seasoning substitutes, such as Beef stock, Soy Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Dulse, and many more we will discuss on this … Read more

Parmesan Cheese is a luscious Italian topping I can compare to ambrosia — the food of the gods.  Sometimes we can’t get enough of this aromatic ingredient, which is why we tend to run out of it pretty quickly.  So if you are out and can’t find this cheese in a nearby grocery store or are trying to switch it up, this page contains all of the alternatives you seek.  Some of the best parmesan cheese substitutes you can use are Manchego, Piave, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, Asiago Cheese, Dry Jack, and Reggianito. Also, you might want to read to … Read more