28 Food Infographics – Valuable Kitchen Tips, Hacks and Cheats to Make Life Easier

Cooking and Baking Substitutions

It's happened to all of us: you come back from the grocery store and get prepping, only to realize that somehow, you managed to forget about a key ingredient. If you're not on the best of terms with your neighbors, or if they aren't home, what do you do? Thankfully, instead of having to go all the way back to the store for just one item, you can use some clever substitutions.

Infographic Source and Credit – eReplacementParts

Healthy Baking Substitutions

If you want to make substitutions in favor of health over convenience, then here's how to do it. Thanks to this infographic, we can still get our sweet treat fixes and reduce the bad stuff, like flour, starch, sugar, fat, eggs, fillings and toppings.

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

The Guide to Food Cravings

Food cravings aren't always that random; if you notice that you crave the same things for an extended period of time, then your body might be trying to tell you something. This handy infographic breaks down the unhealthy cravings by showing you what your body actually needs, and how it can be satisfied with a healthier option.

Infographic Source and Credit – ElephantJournal(StepIntoMyGreenWorld)

Pasta Encyclopedia

Can you name 188 different types of pasta? I sure can't, and I have eaten a lot of pasta in my life! This great chart breaks down all pasta types into categories to educate you on determining the best way to cook it and what type of dish it works well in. After making the perfect choice, put this kitchen hack to good use to avoid your pasta water boiling over.

Infographic Source and Credit – ChasingDelicious

Food Safety

When it comes to storing, refrigerating, thawing, cooking and reheating food, people aren't always as careful as they should be. Doing any of these things incorrectly can lead to foodborne illnesses, some of which can be really serious. Thanks to this infographic, though, you can take the necessary measures to reduce your risk.

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

Getting Spicy

I use quite a lot of spices in my cooking because they really greatly enhance the flavor of a dish. I have noticed, however, that many people seem to be hesitant when it comes spices, using only a staple of two or three regularly. These three infographics can help you spice things up a bit by showing you how to use certain spices, where to use popular blends, and which combinations to use in different cuisines.

Infographic Source and Credit – Cooksmarts