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replace it with a firm block of tofu 4316268520997

Some people say that pure soy beans are hard to digest, and you should choose a processed form in order to get access to that rich plant protein…

always add some crushed flaxseed

Crushed – that´s important in this case. The seeds have to be crushed and broken up to provide access to the nutrients and healthy fats. You could use…

upgrade to nigella sativa

I have switched out the black peppercorns in my little spice grinder for this black seeds. To enrich the flavor of a tomato pie for example. I freshly…

an optional source for tapioca powder and rice flour

I use tapioca powder and rice flour to make a flour blend for a glutenfree pizza dough recipe. Markets for Asian groceries can be a great option to…

replace it with glutenfree bread like pumpernickel

A peculiar type of bread locally specific to north german, which is called pumpernickel. These glutenfree versions are made out of rice, millet, buckwheat, corn and sunflower seeds….

replace it with plantbased basic spread 4002468180825

The best substitute for cream cheese that I found so far. I go through one of these each week, mainly as a basic spread on bread rolls or…

switch to medium coarse salt 4003885000031

Fine-grained salt is what you can traditionally buy in stores. But that form of salt has the tendency to clump together, if it gets damp. Therefor, manufacturers are…

replace it with tapioca powder 4038507009116

Tapioca is a fine, tasteless starch made from the cassava root. The starch is an ideal binder for soups, sauces, desserts and baking and is a essential for…

replace it with physillium husk 9004145005907

If you want to make a dough without wheat and without eggs, you need some kind of binding substitute. I found that physillium husks works pretty well, for…

replace it with shiro miso 4020943134095

This is not cheap, but worth the splurge if you want to upgrade your soup or any other savory dish. I prefer white Shiro miso, which is milder…

replace it with creamy coconut 4013200883324

Creamy coconut is an option if you are looking for a substitute for traditional cream. Make a sauce with it, add it to a soup or iced coffee…

replace it with smoked paprika 4260435775249

If you want to add some smoked taste to a dish, you would usually put bacon or smoked sausages into your stew, for example. But you can easily…

replace it with spreadable fat

This is a proper substitute for butter, and I was surprised that this brand really tastes like that buttery on warm toasted bread. But don´t tell anyone, and…

upgrade to black tea 4032489010108

A cup of coffee is a morning ritual for many people, but I can´t participate. Caffeine is messing with my nervous system and pushes it towards jittery extremes….

replace it with coconut oil 4316268583381

It seems that there are infinite ways to use coconut oil. I use is mostly in the frying pan as a swap for butter – in order to…