'Tis the season for baking, cookin, and running short on ingredients. Sometimes, the in-demand goods go out of stock in the holiday rush. Other times the grocery store had all you needed but you just forgot something.

Before you panic and convince yourself your fan-favorite signature dish is ruined, take solace in the fact you might have a suitable alternative already in your kitchen. Keep reading for some easy swaps that no one will even notice.Watch this video for some easy ingredient swaps for butter, milk and more.

You might be surprised by what you can substitute for everyday items when baking and cooking. For example, did you know mayonnaise, sour cream and Greek yogurt are interchangeable? If you need:

Being aware of what you have in your fridge, pantry and on your spice rack will make it easier to know what you need for your meal. This is where grocery tracking apps can help. With your input, they can catalog every single box of cereal, carton of eggs, and head of broccoli you have. They can also create a grocery list for you when you run out. If you have an account at your preferred grocery store, some of these apps can link to it and automatically add the items you purchase to your digital pantry. On top of that, they can also help you find recipes to use what you have so you don't accidentally end up wasting any food because you forgot about that bag of spinach that's now hidden in the back of the fridge.