Food | | Substitute |
Allspice(1 tsp) | | 1 tsp. cinnamon plus 1/8 tsp. ground cloves. |
Apple Pie Spice | | 4 parts cinnamon, 1 part nutmeg and 1 part ginger. |
Baking Powder (1 tsp) | | 1 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar. |
Balsamic Vinegar (1 tbsp) | | 1 Tbsp cider vinegar. |
Bouquet Garni | | Equal measures of thyme, parsley and crushed bay leaf; OR Equal measures of thyme, chervil and crushed bay leaf; OR Equal measures of basil, marjoram, and summer savory. |
Bread Crumbs (1/4 cup) | | 1/4 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs, corn flakes or quick-cooking oats. |
Butter (1 lb) | | 7/8 Cup solid shortening plus 1/2 tsp. salt |
Buttermilk/Sour Milk
(1 cup) | | 1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes before using. Or use 1 cup plain yogurt. |
Capers (1 tbsp) | | 1 Tbsp chopped green olives. |
Chili Seasoning | | 2 parts chili powder &
1 part paprika. |
Chocolate | | |
Semisweet (1 square) | | 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate plus 1 Tbsp sugar. |
Unsweetened (1 square) | | 3 Tbsp baking cocoa plus
1 Tbsp shortening or margarine. |
Cornstarch (1 tbsp) | | 2 Tbsp flour or 4 tsp quick-cooking tapioca. |
Corn Syrup | | |
- Light (1 cup) | | 1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water. |
- Dark (1 cup) | | 1 cup light corn syrup; 3/4 cup light corn syrup plus 1/4 cup molasses; or 1 cup maple-flavored syrup. |
Cream, heavy (1 cup) | | 2/3 cup milk and 1/3 cup butter. |
Curry Powder | | Combine equal parts coriander, cumin, pepper, turmeric, and ginger; 4 parts coriander, 2 parts tumeric, 2 parts cumin & 1 part ginger. |
Eggs (1 large) | | 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup store-bought egg whites; 2 egg yolks (for custard or puddings); or 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp water (for cookies or bars);
1 tsp. cornstarch;. or 4 extra tbs. of whatever liquid was used in the recipe. |
Flour | | |
- All-purpose (1 cup) | | 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp cake flour. |
- Cake (1 cup) | | 1 cup minus 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour. |
- Self-rising (1 cup) | | 1 cup all-purpose flour plus
1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt. |
Garlic, finely chopped
(1 medium clove) | | 1/8 tsp garlic powder or 1/4 tsp instant minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic salt. |
Gingerroot, grated or finely chopped (1 tsp) | | 3/4 tsp ground ginger. |
Herbs, chopped, fresh
(1 tbsp) | | 3/4 to 1 tsp dried herbs. |
Herbes de Provence | | 4 parts thyme, 4 parts savory,
2 parts lavender & 1 part rosemary. |
Honey (1 cup) | | 1 1/4 cups sugar plus 1/4 cup water or liquid used in recipe. |
Ketchup | | 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 2 tbs. vinegar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, pinch of ground cloves and allspice. |
Leeks, sliced (1/2 cup) | | 1/2 cup sliced shallots or green onions. |
Lemon, medium 1 | | 1 tsp. grated rind plus 2 tbs. lemon juice. |
Lemon Juice, fresh (1 tbsp) | | 1 Tbsp bottled lemon juice or white vinegar. |
Lemon Peel, grated (1 tsp) | | 1 tsp dried lemon peel. |
Milk (1 cup) | | 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water; or nonfat dry milk prepared as directed on package with 2 1/2 tsp melted butter added. |
Molasses (1 cup) | | 1/2 cup honey (flavor will be milder). |
Mushrooms, fresh
(1 cup cooked) | | 1 can (4 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained. |
Mushrooms (1/2 pound) | | 4 oz. canned mushroom caps or 1 1/2 oz dried mushrooms. |
Mustard (1 Tbsp) | | 1 tsp ground mustard (dry). |
Onion, small 1 | | 1 tbs. instant minced or 1 tsp. onion powder. |
Orange Peel, grated (1 tsp) | | 1 tsp dried orange peel. |
Oregano (1 tsp) | | 1 tsp. marjoram. |
Poultry Seasoning | | Equal parts sage, thyme, oregano and marjoram. |
Pumpkin Pie Spice | | 4 parts cinnamon, 2 parts ginger, 1 part nutmeg, 1 part allspice and dash of cloves. |
Red Pepper Sauce (3 or 4 drops) be careful, HOT! | | 1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne). |
Seasoning Salt | | 1 cup salt, 2 1/4 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. |
Sesame Seeds (1 tbsp) | | 1 Tbsp finely chopped blanched almonds. |
Shortening, melted (1 cup) | | 1 cup salad oil (cannot be substituted for 1 cup solid shortening) |
Sour Cream (1 cup) | | 1 cup plain yogurt. |
Sugar, brown, packed
(1 cup) | | 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp molasses or dark corn syrup. |
Sugar, granulated
(1 cup) | | 1 cup light brown sugar (packed) or 2 cups powdered sugar. |
Sugar, superfine | | Blend regular granulated sugar in the blender. |
Tomato Paste (1/2 cup) | | 1 cup tomato sauce cooked uncovered till reduced to l/2 cup. |
Tomato Sauce (2 cups) | | 3/4 cup tomato paste plus 1 cup water. |
Tomatoes, canned (1 cup) | | About 1 1/3 cups cut-up fresh tomatoes, simmered 10 min. |
Vanilla Extract | | Grated lemon rind, orange rind, cinnamon or nutmeg combined with a small amount of the liquid called for in the recipe to make up the amount of vanilla extract specified in the recipe. |
Whipping Cream (1 cup) | | 1 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping or 1 cup prepared whipped topping mix. |
Wine, Red (1 cup) | | 1 cup apple cider or beef broth. |
Wine, White (1 cup) | | 1 cup apple juice, apple cider or chicken broth. |
Yeast, regular or quick active dry (1 pkg or
1/4 oz) | | 2 1/4 tsp regular or quick active dry or 1 package (6 oz) compressed cake yeast. |