Butter is one of those ingredients that you just can’t live without. It’s in practically everything these days—from sandwiches to coffee—so it comes as no surprise that there are plenty of butter substitutes around that can help tide you over in case you run out.

Whether you’re out of brown sugar or just looking for a way to change up your recipe, there are plenty of brown sugar substitutes that work well for cooking and baking. Not all substitutes work equally well, so it’s important to experiment to see which brown sugar substitute is best for your recipe.

Cornstarch is a powerhouse ingredient in cooking and baking because it acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and tenderizer depending on the recipe. It’s well worth keeping a tub around because you’ll never know when you’ll need it. In case you don’t have any handy, be sure to try out any of these cornstarch substitutes.

Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to help make your baked goods lighter and fluffier. Unlike baking soda, which consists only of sodium bicarbonate, baking powder contains sodium bicarbonate and a dry acid that is activated by water. This allows you to bake without having to add another acid or without needing…

Baking soda is a commonly used ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes. It’s incredibly versatile in that it can be incorporated in just about anything without affecting the flavor profile of the finished product, and it plays a key part in helping your baked goods rise thanks to the gas bubbles it helps create….

Buttermilk is a dairy product that’s typically used in baking to make muffins, cakes and biscuits. It can also be used in marinades, batters for fried foods, or as a creamy soup base. Luckily, there are plenty of buttermilk substitutes you can try that will help you achieve the same effect.

Heavy cream is an amazing product to work with and can be used to enhance a lot of your favorite dishes. Whisk it up until it’s soft and fluffy like whipped cream, or just simply add it to your morning coffee; you can’t go wrong with either of these. In case you’re running low on…

Eggs are considered a primary ingredient in the culinary world because of their unique properties and uses. Eggs help bind ingredients, add volume, emulsify liquids, add flavor, and many more.

I love adding heavy cream in with my morning coffee; it makes it perfectly rich and creamy. If you don’t have any heavy cream on hand for coffee, baking or any cooking needs, you can use this quick easy 2-ingredient heavy cream substitute.