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10 Genius Ingredient Swaps To Save A Trip To The Store

Swap anise seeds for fennel seeds

Both of these fragrant spices achieve similar things in a recipe so can be used interchangeably. Both bring a distinctively fresh and slightly sweet licorice flavor, so feel free to use whatever you have at hand. 

Swap goats' cheese for cream cheese

You'll find many recipes featuring goats' cheese, from tarts to salads, but not everyone loves its tangy flavor and it can come at a higher price point as well. 

Swap truffles for porcini mushrooms 

For a similarly nutty and intense flavor that fresh truffles bring without the hefty price tag, use porcini instead. They're a fraction of the price and deliver that savoriness your recipe needs. 

Swap sour cream for Greek Yogurt

Very similar in consistency and flavor, Greek and natural yogurt and sour cream can easily be used interchangeably if you're not after that particular tang sour cream has. 

Swap saffron for turmeric

Saffron is well-known to be the most expensive spice on the planet so it's no surprise there are also a lot of sub-standard fakes out there. 

Swap anise seeds for fennel seeds

Both of these fragrant spices achieve similar things in a recipe so can be used interchangeably. Both bring a distinctively fresh and slightly sweet licorice flavor, so feel free to use whatever you have at hand. 

Swap iceberg lettuce for spinach 

While the crunch of iceberg lettuce is especially satisfying in a salad, you can substitute it with pretty much any other leafy green. 

Swap eggs for bananas or…

It's not uncommon to realize you've run out of eggs halfway through cooking, but there are simple substitutes that'll help when baking. 

Swap cinnamon for nutmeg

If you're all out of cinnamon, nutmeg is a perfectly acceptable substitute, just note you'll need a touch less of it if you're using fresh. It'll bring the same fragrant and nutty flavor to your dish. 

Swap double cream for milk and butter

Just milk won't help with replicating the silky smooth creaminess that double cream brings, however, milk combined with butter will do the trick. 

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