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Popular Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking & Baking

By: Lodge Cast Iron / May 21, 2020

Missing an ingredient in that new recipe you’re dying to try? Don’t worry, you probably have something in your kitchen that can achieve the same results. These common substitutions are widely used and can help reduce a panic when you’re already five steps into a recipe. Some swaps work well not just to replace missing ingredients, but to provide a healthier twist, like substituting greek yogurt for sour cream. So next time you’re halfway into making dinner and realize you lack a key piece of the puzzle or that one condiment that will make or break the flavor of your dish, use this guide to keep cooking. 

Lodge recommended substitutions infographic