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Editorial illustration for Match the Function, Not the Ingredient: A Plant-Based Substitution Framework for Home Cooks
Recipes

Match the Function, Not the Ingredient: A Plant-Based Substitution Framework for Home Cooks

Successful plant-based cooking hinges on understanding an ingredient's function in a recipe, not just memorizing swaps. This guide provides a framework to match plant-based substitutes to the specific job an animal ingredient performs, like binding, leavening, or adding moisture.

Santiago Vargas·October 18, 2026
Editorial illustration for How to Adapt a Historical Recipe: A Decision Framework for Cooking From the Past
Restaurants

How to Adapt a Historical Recipe: A Decision Framework for Cooking From the Past

Adapting historical recipes involves research, interpretation, and a deliberate decision framework to balance authenticity with modern palates. This process requires understanding archaic language, substituting obsolete ingredients, and modernizing techniques.

Santiago Vargas·October 14, 2026