Turbinado sugar is a versatile sugar that is also sold as Sugar in the Raw. It is often the best choice if you want to make something with caramel notes that are not as strong as those from brown sugar. Turbinado sugar is useful but may not be easy to …
Truffle salt is a convenient and affordable way to get the flavor of truffles into a dish while also adding salt. Pasta and steaks, in particular, pair well with the earthy flavor. While it is easy to use and effective, it may not always be readily available. It can also …
Demarara sugar is popular with bakers because of its crunchy texture, which makes it a great topping for desserts. As a lightly processed brown sugar, it has many other uses; however, you may have a hard time finding it in the United States. When you do find it, it may …
Smoked sea salt is sea salt with the added flavor of smoke from hickory or other aromatic hardwoods. It allows you to get the smoke flavor at the same time that you salt your food. If you can’t find smoked sea salt in your grocery store’s spice aisle and don’t …
Stevia is a natural sweetener extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It is many times sweeter than sugar without the health problems that sugar consumption can cause. Try one of the stevia substitutes below if you can’t find stevia in your local supermarket, would rather not use it or don’t …
Goji berries have become popular in the West because of their reputed potential for increasing health and longevity. While there is still not a lot of hard scientific evidence regarding their benefits, goji berries may be useful for the prevention or treatment of numerous serious diseases. If you would like …
Orange peel is versatile in that it can provide a distinctive flavor and texture to both savory and sweet dishes. You can use orange peel whole or add it to hot liquids where it will release its essential oil and thus its flavor, similar to a bouquet garni. While oranges …
Barberries are an important ingredient to have if you want to cook certain Iranian dishes or classic European dishes that feature game. It is not a common ingredient in many parts of the world, so you will probably have to use an alternative if you need it right away. Below …