Head-Scratching Recipe Substitutions That’ll Have You Saying “No, Chef”

Ah, recipe substitution fails – the moments when a pinch of innovation turns into a tablespoon of disaster. We’ve all been there, armed with good intentions and a desire to whip up something delicious, only to find out that swapping an ingredient doesn’t always result in a masterpiece, but instead cooking fails.

Here are some of the more head-scratching recipe substitutions we’ve found:

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome