Things Cooks Know
If you don’t have something handy, get creative. The flavor may not be exactly the same, but it’ll be close enough. Bonus points for experimentation.
Ingredient swap sheet
SUBSTITUTIONS
Unless otherwise noted, these are one-to-one swaps. Fish sauce
Soy sauce Tamari Sherry vinegar
Red wine vinegar White wine vinegar Apple cider vinegar Maple syrup
Honey Agave nectar Canned chickpeas
Canned cannellini beans Panko
Dry bread crumbs Farro
Wheatberries Barley Brown rice Dried cherries
Dried cranberries Raisins Frozen kale
Frozen spinach Ground chicken
Ground turkey Ground lamb
Ground beef Pancetta
Bacon Almond butter
Peanut butter Sunflower seed butter Almonds
Walnuts Pecans Broccoli
Cauliflower 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs 1 teaspoon dried herbs Apples
Firm pears Shallots
Onions Chives
Scallion greens 1 clove garlic 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Shredded Gruyère
Shredded Cheddar Shredded Monterey Jack Grated Grana Padano
Grated Parmesan Greek yogurt
Sour cream Crème fraîche Ricotta
Drained cottage cheese