A Couple Cooks | Ingredient Substitutions

Cooking or baking and noticed you don’t have a crucial ingredient? Or, maybe you want to substitute ingredients in a recipe because of diet or taste preferences. Here’s a list of common ingredient substitutions to help you end up with a successful recipe. Search for the ingredient you want to substitute below!
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Best Dijon Mustard Substitute – A Couple Cooks
Don’t have Dijon mustard, or realized you’re all out while you’re making a recipe? Pop over to our site to find the best substitute for Dijon mustard.
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Quick Guide to Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – A Couple Cooks
Spicy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are the key to adding rich, smoky flavor in recipes! This little can is an essential ingredient we use often. Here’s why to stock these peppers in your pantry!
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How to Make a Cornstarch Slurry – A Couple Cooks
Here’s how to make a cornstarch slurry! Use this mixture to thicken sauces, soups, stews and more to a glossy consistency.
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Types of Alcohol & Liquor Names – A Couple Cooks
Learn about different types of alcohol! From base liquors to liqueurs, wines, and beers, we cover popular brands and top cocktail recipes.
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Best Substitute for Creme Fraiche – A Couple Cooks
Can’t find creme fraiche? Here’s our best creme fraiche substitute to use in recipes and for dolloping. As two cookbook authors and recipe experts, here are our top tips!
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Best Substitute for Shortening – A Couple Cooks
There are plenty of options if you don’t want to use shortening! Here’s the best substitute for shortening in recipes and baking.
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Best Substitute for Half and Half – A Couple Cooks
There are plenty of options if you don’t want to use half and half! Here’s the best substitute for half and half in recipes and your coffee.
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Substitute for Baking Powder – A Couple Cooks
Here’s a handy substitute for baking powder you can use if you’re baking and you realize you’ve run out!
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Substitute for Baking Soda – A Couple Cooks
Here’s a handy substitute for baking soda you can use if you’re baking and you realize you’ve run out!
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Best Substitute for Caraway Seeds - A Couple Cooks
Caraway is hard to replace, but there are a few options if you don’t have this spice on hand! Here’s our best substitute for caraway seeds.
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Quick Guide to Sparkling Water (Carbonated Water) – A Couple Cooks
Curious about sparkling water, aka carbonated water or seltzer water? Learn what you need to know about this bubbly beverage and whether it’s good for you.
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Best Neutral Oil for Cooking – A Couple Cooks
What is neutral oil? What’s the best one to use in recipes that call for it? Here’s what we recommend and why.
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Best Substitute for Coconut Oil – A Couple Cooks
There are lots of options if you don’t want to use coconut oil! Here are the best substitutes for coconut oil in recipes and baking.
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10 Substitutes for Coconut Milk – A Couple Cooks
Here are the best substitutes for coconut milk! There are plenty of options if you’re out of coconut milk, allergic, or just don’t like the flavor.
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Best Milk Substitute – A Couple Cooks
What’s a good milk substitute in baking or cooking? Here are all the best milk alternatives, including non dairy options.