Emergency Substitutions
Alcohol
Substitute the same amount of liquid in the recipe as originally called for with alcohol; apple juice or chicken broth makes a good substitution for wine
Allspice, Ground
Substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg for 1 teaspoon ground allspice
Baking Powder
Substitute 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/4 teaspoon corn starch for 1 teaspoon baking powder
Baking Soda
There is no recommended substitute for baking soda
Breadcrumbs
Substitute 3/4 cup cracker crumbs for 1 cup breadcrumbs
Buttermilk
Substitute 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to equal 1 cup for 1 cup of buttermilk. Let stand 5 minutes
Light Corn Syrup
Substitute 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water for 1 cup light corn syrup
Cornstarch
Substitute 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour for 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cream of Tartar
There is no recommended substitution for cream of tartar
Garlic
Substitute 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder for 1 clove minced garlic
Garlic Salt
Substitute 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt for 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Heavy Whipping Cream
Substitute 1/3 cup melted butter and 2/3 cup whole milk for 1 cup whipping cream. This substitution can be used ONLY when NOT for whipping!
HERBS
Generally 1 TBSP of FRESH herbs translates to 1 TSP of dried of the same
Honey
Substitute 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid (use whatever liquid is called for in the recipe) for 1 cup honey
Italian Seasoning
Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves for 2 teaspoons Prepared Italian seasoning
Lemon Juice
Substitute 1/2 teaspoon vinegar for 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Maple Syrup
Substitute equal parts honey for maple syrup
Marshmallows
Substitute 10 miniature marshmallows for 1 large marshmallow
Milk, Evaporated
Substitute 1 cup half & half or whole milk for 1 cup evaporated milk
Milk, Sweetened Condensed
Substitute 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk plus 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup boiling water and 3 tablespoons melted butter for 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Molasses
Substitute 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water (or liquid in recipe) for 1 cup molasses
Tomato Juice
Substitute 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water for 1 cup tomato juice
Tomato Paste
Substitute 1/2 cup tomato sauce for 1/4 cup tomato paste. Cook until sauce is reduced to 1/4 cup
Tomato Puree
Substitute 2/3 cup water and 1/3 cup tomato paste for 1 cup tomato puree
Tomato Sauce
Substitute 1/2 cup tomato paste plus 1/2 cup water can be substituted for 1 cup tomato sauce
Vanilla Bean
Substitute 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla extract for 1 – 8″ vanilla bean
Vanilla Extract
Substitute imitation vanilla flavoring for vanilla extract
Vinegar
Substitute 2 teaspoons lemon juice for 1 teaspoon vinegar
Yogurt
Substitute 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream for 1 cup yogurt
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