The unique sweet and savory flavor of basil leaves, with hints of anise, licorice, mint, and pepper, is hard to replace. If your recipe calls for basil you don't have, substitute it with oregano,...

Cloves are aromatic flower buds that turn into a warm spice available in two forms: whole and ground. Though they boast an iconic flavor, cloves have a high price tag, and if they’re too expensive...

Sage — available as dried, rubbed, ground, and fresh — is an aromatic herb that gives dishes a unique warmth and an enhancing earthy flavor. If you don’t have it in your spice rack, the best...

Demerara and turbinado sugars are similar, but with two differences — demerara sugar crystals are slightly larger than turbinado sugar crystals, and demerara is stickier than turbinado. However,...

You will find three types of paprika on the market — sweet, hot, and smoked paprika. Sweet paprika is sweet and subtly tarty. Hot paprika is peppery, while smoked paprika has a smoky flavor....

If you don’t have lemon zest, the best substitutes you can use are fresh lemon juice, lemon extract, dried lemon peel, and zest from other citrus fruits. What exactly is lemon zest? Lemon...