Ingredient Substitution Guides

In-depth guides for home cooks.

Best substitutes for egg

Out of eggs? Here are the best egg substitutes for baking and cooking — including flax egg, aquafaba, applesauce, and chia egg — with exact ratios and tips for home cooks.

21 May 2026

Best substitutes for white sugar

Ran out of white sugar? Here are the best substitutes — caster sugar, honey, and maple syrup — with exact ratios and tips for every recipe.

14 May 2026

Best substitutes for breadcrumbs

Out of breadcrumbs? Panko, crushed crackers, and rolled oats all make great substitutes — here's which to use and when.

7 May 2026

Best substitutes for butter

Out of butter? Here are the best substitutes — coconut oil, vegetable oil, and olive oil — with exact ratios and tips for baking and cooking.

30 April 2026