What’s A Good Banana Pepper Substitute?
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.
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.
Known for its thin walls and sweet taste, the cubanelle – a.k.a. the Italian frying pepper – is fast growing in popularity. But, even so, if you live outside of areas with Italian or Caribbean influence, they can be hard finds in stores. So where …
No chipotle chili flakes? Crushed red pepper matches the texture, chipotle powder matches the flavor, and which one you want depends on the dish. Here are the swaps and the amounts.
More and more recipes are calling for the increasingly popular chile de àrbol. Its nutty taste and medium heat adds a unique earthy punch to dishes; while its slender profile provides extra value as a garnish and infusion ingredient. But what if you can’t find …
We’ve all been there – a recipe calls for an ingredient and there’s nothing in-house. It happens a lot with chili powder. Instead of running out to the store, what can you do? What’s a good substitute for chili powder that will still provide that …
If you’ve delved into Korean cooking, it’s likely the case you’ve come across gochugaru as an ingredient for an authentic Korean recipe. Gochugaru may be available at a specialty market, but oftentimes you’ll need to think outside the box to come up with an alternative. The …
Adobo seasoning is a delicious spice mix that provides a little earthy sizzle to everything from soups to steaks. But it may not be something you have readily stocked in your pantry, so where do you turn when your recipe calls for it? What’s a good …
Out of paprika? Ancho is the best all-round stand-in, Kashmiri chili is the closest on color, and chili powder is the one you already own. Here’s what to reach for, what to skip, and how much of each.
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