SOME SUBSTITUTIONS
Rather than being driven mad about not having an ingredient needed for a recipe, try these substitutes....courtesy of the Crisco Kitchen website.
Here's the link: http://www.crisco.com/Cooking_Central/Cooking_Basics/Substitution_Table
Allspice 1 teaspoon = 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
+ pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
Apple pie spice1 teaspoon = 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
+ 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice + 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Baking powder 1 teaspoon = 1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
+ ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup = 1 teaspoon beef or chicken base, instant bouillon granules
or 1 bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Butter 1/4 cup = 1/4 cup Crisco Regular or Butter Flavor Shortening + 1-1/2 teaspoons water
1/3 cup = 1/3 cup Crisco Regular or Butter Flavor Shortening + 2 teaspoons water
1/2 cup = 1/2 cup Crisco Regular or Butter Flavor Shortening + 1 tablespoon water
2/3 cup = 2/3 cup Crisco Regular or Butter Flavor Shortening + 4 teaspoons water
3/4 cup = 3/4 cup Crisco Regular or Butter Flavor Shortening + 1-1/2 tablespoons water
1 cup = 1 cup Crisco Regular or Butter Flavor Shortening + 2 tablespoons water
Buttermilk 1 cup = 1 cup plain yogurt OR 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon milk +
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
Catsup 1 cup = 1 cup tomato sauce + 1/4 cup sugar + 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
+ 1/2 teaspoon salt + pinch of ground cloves
Cornstarch 1 tablespoon = 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cream OR half-and-half 1 cup = 1/2 cup light or coffee cream (20% butterfat) + ½ cup whole milk
Cake Flour 1 cup sifted = 1 cup minus 3 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour + 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Garlic 1 clove = 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1/2 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
Ginger Root, fresh ginger 1 tablespoon (minced or grated) = 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger
Herbs, fresh 1 tablespoon = 1 teaspoon dried herbs or ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground or powdered
Lemon juice, fresh 1 teaspoon = 1 teaspoon bottled or frozen lemon juice
Mushrooms, fresh 8 ounces = 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
Mustard, powdered 1 teaspoon = 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Onion, fresh 1 small = 1/3 cup instant minced onion
Onion powder 1 tablespoon = 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion or ¾ to 1 teaspoon onion salt
(reduce salt in recipe by ½ to 1 teaspoon)
Orange, sweet 1 medium = 1/3-1/2 cup orange juice
Pimento 2 tablespoons chopped = 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh red bell pepper
Pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon = 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
+ 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger + pinch ground cloves
Sour cream 1 cup = 1 cup plain yogurt OR 1 cup evaporated milk or whole milk
+ 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
Sugar, dark brown 1 cup packed = 1 cup packed light brown sugar + 1 tablespoon molasses
Sugar, granulated 1 cup = 1 3/4 cup unsifted powdered sugar (baked goods may be less crisp)
OR 1 cup packed brown sugar (baked goods will be more moist and chewy)
Tomatoes, fresh 1 pound = 1 ½ cups or 16-ounce can whole tomatoes
Yogurt, plain 1 cup = 1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup buttermilk
If you find any other substitutes, please feel free to pass them on!
Enjoy!
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