In a Pinch, You Can Use This for That

If you've ever found yourself short of a key ingredient in the middle of a recipe, you'll appreciate these common and sometimes surprising substitutions. VGstockstudio/Shutterstock

Have you ever discovered you’re all out of a certain ingredient when you’re in the middle of preparing a recipe? I hate when that happens. And I don’t want to run to the store.

For me, an unscheduled trip like that could easily cost $40, maybe more. That’s just how impulsive I can be. I’ve learned that when I’m in a pinch, I need a pinch hitter!