What are some substitutes for brandy?

But, I do not have brandy, and I'd rather not go through the expense to buy it right now just for 2 tbsp worth (might even be less as I might half the recipe). Looks like it's just used for caramelizing the onions. So, are there any good substitutions for brandy? read more

Brandy is really it's own flavor, but you could substitute 3/4 bourbon and 1/8 dry vermouth and 1/8 sweet vermouth and it would be a rough approximation. read more

Brandy's concentrated flavors lend intensity to meat sauces and aroma to cream sauces, and it's widely used in recipes from the European canon. If you don't have brandy on hand, or don't want to use alcohol in the dish, don't panic. Lots of alternatives exist, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. read more

I have a large variety of different vinegars, wine, stocks etc. read more