Every Cupboard & Pantry article on Cuisine Seeker, newest first. 49 in total.
Cupboard & Pantry · Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free
21 September 2026
Single spices are naturally gluten free. Seasoning blends are where the risk is. Brand answers for paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, mustard…
![Is Coconut Milk Dairy [Does it Have Lactose?]](/images/2022/12/coconut_milk-1024x668.jpg)
Drinks · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Pantry
9 August 2023
Under this definition, coconut milk could be considered to be dairy, as it is a liquid that is similar in consistency and appearance to milk…
![Is Maple Syrup FODMAP Friendly? [And Why]](/images/2023/02/maple-syrup-on-waffle-1024x682.jpg)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Pantry
11 June 2023
Maple syrup is a low FODMAP alternative sweetener to honey, fructose, and high-fructose corn syrup (source: Gastroenterology and Hepatology …
![Is Olive Oil Low Fodmap? [Including Infusions]](/images/2022/05/pouring_olive_oil_drain-1024x684.jpg)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Pantry
11 June 2023
Oils and fats are generally low FODMAP which makes pure olive oil also considered to be low FODMAP.
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Pantry · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Authentic and traditional pico de gallo calls for white onions. They are sweeter and don’t have a lingering onion taste.
![Is Fideo the Same as Vermicelli? [Differences Explained]](/images/2023/01/fideo_-1024x686.jpg)
Foodie Tips · Mains · Pantry · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Fideo and vermicelli are not the same. Both are wheat pasta, but fideo is shorter and often thicker, so they cook differently and suit diffe…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Pantry
10 June 2023
For the bigger picture, see our guide to the top 10 Mexican foods. The heat that chili peppers are measured by Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Pantry
27 May 2023
Condensed milk is inherently gluten-free when it’s unflavored using gluten-containing ingredients, as stated by the Federal Register.
![Is Sesame Oil Always Gluten Free? [Brand Guide]](/images/2023/02/sesame_oil-1024x755.jpg)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Pantry
27 May 2023
It can contain gluten if, during the processing or manufacturing, the seeds or oil have been exposed to gluten.
Fresh Food · Pantry
1 January 2023
A pound of jalapenos is 18 to 30 peppers, because a single pepper with its seeds weighs half an ounce to an ounce.
![Do You Grease Silicone Baking Pans? [How to]](/images/2022/09/silicone_baking_pan-1024x593.jpg)
Pantry
23 December 2022
Some people don't grease silicone baking pans because they are confident that nothing will stick to the silicone.
Fresh Food · Pantry
23 December 2022
Olives and olive oil can give you gas or bloating, even though neither has the reputation that beans do.
Pantry
18 December 2022
Frying ladles are specifically made for frying. They are significantly longer and are used to turn or scoop fried foods.
![How to Remove a Cake From a Silicone Mold [Step by Step]](/images/2022/09/silicon_mould_cake-1024x680.jpg)
Pantry
15 December 2022
One more tip - try greasing the silicone mold with oil or butter before baking the cake. This step will help to prevent the cake from sticki…
Pantry
4 December 2022
The safe minimum cooking temperature for a hot dog is between 160°F (71 °C) and 165°F (74 °C). For holding temperature, it’s 140 °F (60 °C) …
Paleo · Pantry · Special Diets
5 August 2022
As with all sweeteners, coconut palm sugar should be used in moderation, as it raises your glucose levels like regular sugar and other sweet…
Fresh Food · Paleo · Pantry · Special Diets
5 August 2022
Dairy-free cheese is Paleo-friendly because it’s usually made using Paleo-approved products like nut milk, vegetables, and different kinds o…
Fresh Food · Paleo · Pantry · Special Diets
5 August 2022
Cheese can be a hard thing to give up when going Paleo. You might be wondering if you can still eat certain types of cheeses on the diet, su…
Fresh Food · Paleo · Pantry · Special Diets
30 July 2022
You can eat some types of chocolate on the Paleo diet. Cacao is Paleo-friendly, but dairy and processed sugar are not.
Beverages · Fresh Food · Paleo · Pantry · Special Diets
30 July 2022
Goat cheese and milk are not considered Paleo since they fall under the “dairy” food group, which is not part of the original Paleo diet.
Fresh Food · Pantry
30 July 2022
Urbech paste is a Russian delicacy similar to nut butter containing seeds and nuts, like flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts and more.
Pantry
12 July 2022
Leaving a spoon in ice cream in the freezer is a bad idea: metal reacts with the acids in ice cream, and a plastic spoon can leach residue i…
Pantry
12 July 2022
As a chef, I love cooking with butter. One of the qualities that make butter so convenient to use is that you can cook it in several differe…
Pantry
12 July 2022
Butter usually has water in it but very little. Butter consists mainly of milk fat, and water is one of its minor ingredients.
Fresh Food · Pantry
12 July 2022
I will discuss if you can freeze eclairs containing cream or custard, if you can freeze any of these ingredients by themselves and how to th…
Fresh Food · Pantry · Special Diets · Vegan
12 July 2022
Not in a sauce or on garlic bread. Garlic powder and garlic salt are also vegan as they are made from pure ground and dried garlic cloves.
Fresh Food · Pantry
12 July 2022
When determining how long to leave a frozen ice cream cake out before serving, it’s important to consider the type of ice cream used in the …
Pantry
12 July 2022
Thankfully, science has the answer for us. Ice cream can be left out of the freezer for a couple of hours, maximum, but it will almost certa…
Pantry
12 July 2022
Unopened packs of wonton wrappers can last until the due date on the package in the fir. You should use opened wonton wrappers within a week…
Fresh Food · Pantry
12 July 2022
Don't let overcooked rice ruin your day! Learn practical techniques to salvage mushy rice, along with expert tips to improve your cooking sk…
Pantry
12 July 2022
To measure a kitchen knife, use a ruler or tape and measure from the tip of the blade to the point where the handle begins.
Fresh Food · Pantry
12 July 2022
Mushy rice isn't always safe to eat because overcooking results in the formation of a carcinogenic substance called acrylamide.
Pantry
12 July 2022
You can’t use a pie pan to bake a cake because it is not a suitable replacement for a cake pan. This is due to differences in size and shape…
Pantry
12 July 2022
Silicone molds can be placed in an oven, whether gas or electric ovens. The size matters because not all dimensions correspond to standard o…
Fresh Food · Pantry
31 May 2022
Rotten potatoes smell and taste bad. Most people describe the taste as sour, while some say the odor is musty.
Fresh Food · Pantry
30 May 2022
When stored separately in the refrigerator, the filling can last up to 7 days, while the shells can remain fresh for even longer.
Pantry
30 May 2022
If you have some breadsticks at home that you've had for a while, you're probably wondering if you can still eat or use them.
Fresh Food · Pantry
30 May 2022
The staple white sauce is perhaps the most stand-out quality of any white pizza pie (source: The Spruce Eats ).
Pantry
14 May 2022
With nearly half of children being consumers of breakfast cereal, those wearing braces might wonder if eating their favorite food for breakf…
Pantry
14 May 2022
Chocolate chips take around 10-15 minutes to harden, while ganache can take between 2 and 4 hours to harden.
Pantry
11 May 2022
You should not pour olive oil down the drain or sink. The same goes for any other cooking oil, grease, or fat.
Pantry
8 May 2022
Ordinary soy sauce contains gluten, at roughly 5 parts per million, because wheat is brewed with the soybeans during fermentation.
Paleo · Pantry · Special Diets
20 April 2022
Cottage cheese is not paleo-approved in the strictest sense of the diet, as hunters and gatherers did not eat dairy products.
Pantry · Special Diets · Vegan
14 April 2022
Overall, vegan butter can be used when browning and baking. A good quality vegan butter will produce almost identical results to regular dai…
Pantry
10 April 2022
If you wish to incorporate them into your skin routine, use dry loose green tea leaves and add a few tablespoons to your preferred facial cl…
Fresh Food · Pantry
10 April 2022
Once opened, store-bought canned pizza sauce will keep well in the fridge for about 4 to 5 days. Cheese-based sauces will last only about 3 …
Fresh Food · Pantry
9 April 2022
If you've made tea with loose tea leaves and not strained it properly or your teabag has torn, organic tea leaves often escape into your cup…
Buyer's Guides · Pantry · Special Diets · Vegan
26 March 2022
Vegan cheese is good for you. It typically has fewer calories than dairy cheese, however, often lacks the same amount of protein, vitamins, …
Pantry · Special Diets · Vegan
10 March 2022
Nutritional yeast is vegan - and it’s very popular amongst vegans. It does not come from animals or contain any added animal products.