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Lime juice is used in many dishes, cocktails, mixed drinks, sauces, marinades, fruit salads and sweets. It’s a citrusy and flavorful juice that you can replace with other juices, flavors and seasonings to have a similar taste in your dish.  In case, you have no limes in hand for a particular recipe or have allergies … Read more

Whole cloves are dried brown buds that come from reddish flowers of a tropical evergreen tree. They are among the most intensely flavored spices. Their usage is more than versatile and clove has its special place in many traditional cuisines all over the world.  Cloves are usually used as an aromatic spice in savory dishes, … Read more

Mac and cheese is a creamy pasta-pie that has a gooey texture, subtle and milky flavor. It originates from Italy but it has become popular all over the world.  This pie dish is made with milk which plays a great role in its preparation process and reflects not only on the taste but also on … Read more

It’s not a secret that mashed potatoes taste marvelous when they are made with milk. What to do if this special ingredient is missing from your table and you don’t want to skip it? There are many substitutes for milk in mashed potatoes and there is no need to worry.  Let us help you prepare … Read more

Alfredo sauce is a pasta sauce made of heavy cream, melting butter and parmesan cheese all of which have their special place in it. If one of these ingredients is missing, you need to replace it with something else to get  a similar texture and flavor. Today, we’ll discuss substitutes for heavy cream in Alfredo … Read more

Sumac is a spice with a lemony and tart flavor. It is used to flavor meats, vegetables and hummus. If your recipe calls for it but you can’t find it in your local stores, don’t worry. There are many sumac substitutes that come for help.  It’s important to note that some substitutes offered below have … Read more

Horseradish is a spicy root vegetable used in savory dishes as a condiment. Its hotness is quite strong but it is also good for your health if you use it in reasonable amounts. It goes well with meat, especially steak and ribs as well as with vegetables and sauces.  The creamy version of horseradish is … Read more

Millet flour is an ancient whole-grain flour. It is naturally gluten-free and is considered to be one of the healthiest flours. It is included in many diet-friendly and gluten-free recipes despite the interesting fact that it was mainly used as a birdseed.  Millet flour is basically used in bread recipes, pancakes, cakes, brownies, cookies, muffins … Read more

Altough There is some concern that cabbage might make hypothyroidism worse, it is still insanely popular all around and widely used in our recipes. It is also an essential food in some salads, stews and soups. There are dishes that call for it as the main ingredient and you can’t skip it.  So, check this … Read more