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What’s A Good Chili Sauce Substitute?

You may have come across “chili sauce” as an ingredient for your next great recipe find. But this term is just about as generic as can be in the world of spicy food. What is chili sauce, exactly? And what would be a good chili …

What’s A Good Bell Pepper Substitute?

by Matt Bray

Bell peppers are everywhere, of course, but that doesn’t mean that trying an alternative from time to time isn’t worth the culinary adventure! Whether you’re looking for an alternative to the grassy bright flavor of the bell or you’re simply ready to explore peppers with …

What’s A Good Hot Paprika Substitute?

by Matt Bray

Hot paprika can be either hot Hungarian paprika or hot smoked paprika from Spain. The Spanish and Hungarian versions are interchangeable, but you may not have an easy time finding either in the average American grocery store. If you are trying to replace either type …

What’s A Good Piquillo Pepper Substitute?

by Matt Bray

With their smoky sweet flavor and lightly simmering heat, piquillo peppers are a family-friendly favorite. They’re typically simple to source (sold jarred) at higher-end supermarkets and specialty stores, But if they’re not available, what’s a good piquillo pepper substitute? What’s quick to pick up? What’ll …

What’s A Good Ras El Hanout Substitute?

by Matt Bray

Ras el hanout is a favorite for spicing up Moroccan tagines and other North African cuisines. But as popular as this exotic spice blend is for this regional fair, it can be tough to source for the everyday chef. So where should you turn? What’s …

What’s A Good Hot Sauce Substitute?

by Matt Bray

Have a recipe that calls for a few dashes of hot sauce, and there’s none in your cupboard? Or are you simply looking for alternative heat sources that don’t contain chili pepper? What are your options when you need a hot sauce substitute? There’s very …

What’s A Good Substitute For Cajun Seasoning?

by Matt Bray

Cajun seasoning is a versatile spice mix that brings a little Southern flair to any dish. From eggs to blackened steak, its taste is sizzling good. So good, in fact, that you may be surprised how easy it is to find an excellent substitute for Cajun …

What’s A Good Dried Chili Substitute?

by Matt Bray

So you have a recipe calling for dried chilies, and that’s not something you normally stock in your kitchen? Or maybe your specialty grocer is simply out. What’s the next best thing? What’s a good dried chili substitute that’ll still bring that hot pepper intensity …

What’s The Best Shishito Pepper Substitute?

by Matt Bray

Padrón is the closest shishito substitute, Italian long hots are the easiest to actually find, and a bell pepper will get you through Tuesday. Here are the swaps, the amounts, and the one to skip.

What’s A Good Banana Pepper Substitute?

by Matt Bray

Pepperoncini is so close to a banana pepper that most people can’t tell them apart, and it’s on the same shelf. Here are the swaps, the amounts, and the one to skip.