The Ultimate Guide to Ingredient Substitutions & Equivalents
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The Ultimate Guide to Ingredient Substitutions and Equivalents
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Ingredient Substitutions
Use substitutions in emergency situations, and keep in mind they may not perform like the original ingredient.
Ingredient Amount Substitute
Allspice 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Apple pie spice 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp. cardamom
Arrowroot 1 1/2 tsp. 1 tbsp. flour
Arrowroot 1 1/2 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
Baking powder 1 tsp.
1/3 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Baking powder 1 tsp.
1/4 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/2 cup.)
Baking powder 1 tsp.
1/4 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice used with sweet milk to make 1/2 cup (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/2 cup.)
Bay leaf 1 whole 1/4 tsp. crushed
Beau Monde 1 tsp.
1 tsp seasoning or seasoned salt
Beau Monde 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. salt
Beau Monde 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. Mei Yen seasoning
Bread 1 slice dry
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
Bread 1 slice soft bread
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup
1 bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup
1 envelope powdered broth base dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup
1 1/2 tsp. powdered broth base dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Butter 1 cup
7/8 to 1 cup hydrogenated fat and 1/2 tsp. salt
Butter 1 cup
7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 tsp. salt
Butter 1 cup 1 cup margarine
Buttermilk (sour milk) 1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
Buttermilk (sour milk) 1 cup
1 cup whole or skim milk plus 1 tbsp. lemon juice or white vinegar
Buttermilk (sour milk) 1 cup
1 cup milk plus 1 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Chili sauce 1 cup
1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp. vinegar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, a dash of ground cloves, and a dash of allspice
Chili sauce 1 cup
1 cup catsup, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, dashes of ground cloves and allspice
Chives, finely chopped 2 tsp.
2 tsp. green onion tops, finely chopped
Chocolate, chips semisweet 1 oz.
1 oz. sweet cooking chocolate
Chocolate, semisweet 1 2/3 oz.
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp. sugar
Chocolate, semisweet 6 oz. package 1 cup
Chocolate, unsweetened 1 oz. or square
3 tbsp cocoa plus 1 tbsp. fat
Cocoa 1/4 cup or 4 tbsp.
1 oz (square) unsweetened chocolate (Decrease fat called for in the recipe by 1/2 tbsp.)
Coconut cream 1 cup
1 cup whipping cream
Coconut milk 1 cup
1 cup whole or 2% milk
Corn 1 dozen ears
2 1/2 cups cooked
Cornmeal, self-rising 1 cup
7/8 cup plain, 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt
Corn syrup 1 cup
1 1/4 cup light brown sugar and 1/3 cup water
Corn syrup 1 cup
7/8 cup honey (Baked goods will brown more.)
Corn syrup, dark 1 cup
3/4 cup light corn syrup and 1/4 cup light molasses
Cornstarch (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Cornstarch (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. granular tapioca
Cracker crumbs 3/4 cup
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Cream, heavy
(36% to 40% fat) 1 cup
3/4 cup milk and 1/3 cup butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking)
Cream, heavy
(36% to 40% fat) 1 cup
2 to 2 1/2 cup whipped
Cream, light
(18% to 20% fat) 1 cup
3/4 cup milk and 3 tbsp. butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking)
Cream, light
(18% to 20% fat) 1 cup
1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted
Cream, whipped 1 cup
Chill a 13 oz. can of evaporated milk until ice crystals form. Add 1 tsp. lemon juice. Whip until stiff.
Dates 1 lb. 2 1/2 cup pitted
Dill plant, fresh or dried 3 heads 1 tbsp. dill seed
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
3 tbsp. and 1 tsp. thawed frozen egg
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 1/2 tbsp. sifted, dry whole egg powder and 2 1/2 tbsp. lukewarm water
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 yolks and 1 tbsp. water (in cookies)
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 yolks (in custards, cream fillings, and similar mixture)
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 whites as a thickening agent
Eggs, uncooked 1 cup 5 large eggs
Eggs, uncooked 1 cup 6 medium eggs
Egg white 1 large
(2 tbsp.)
2 tsp. thawed frozen egg white
Egg white 1 large
(2 tbsp.)
2 tbsp. sifted dry egg white powder and 2 tbsp. lukewarm water
Egg white 1 cup
8 large egg whites
Egg yolk 1 yolk
(1 1/2 tbsp.)
3 1/2 tbsp. thawed frozen egg yolk
Egg yolk 1 yolk
(1 1/2 tbsp.)
2 tbsp. sifted dry egg yolk
Egg yolk 1 cup
12 large egg yolks
Fines Herbes 1/3 cup
3 tbsp. parsley flakes + 2 tsp. dried chervil + 2 tsp. dried chives + 1 tsp. dried tarragon
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, arrowroot starch, potato starch, or rice starch
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. granular tapioca
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. waxy rice flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. browned flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 1/2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1/2 tbsp. whole wheat flour and 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1 cup and 2 tbsp.cake flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1 cup rolled oats, crushed
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1/2 cup cornmeal or soybean flour and 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1/2 cup cornmeal, bran, rice flour, or whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
3/4 cup whole wheat flour or bran flour and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1 cup rye or rice flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1/4 cup soybean flour and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 lb. 4 cups sifted
Flour, all-purpose 1 lb.
3 1/3 cups unsifted
Flour, cake 1 lb. 4 3/4 cups
Flour, cake 1 cup sifted
1 cup minus 2 tbsp. sifted all-purpose flour (7/8 cup)
Flour, self-rising 1 cup
1 cup minus 2 tsp all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt
Fruit, fresh, cut up 1 1/2 cups
16 oz. can, drained
Garlic 1 clove, small
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Garlic salt 1 tsp.
1/8 tsp. garlic powder plus 7/8 tsp. salt
Gelatin, flavored 3 oz.
1 tbsp. plain gelatin and 2 cups fruit juice
Ginger 1/8 tsp.
1 tsp. candied ginger rinsed in water to remove sugar, then finely cut
Ginger 1/8 tsp.
1 tbsp. raw ginger
Herbs, fresh 1 tbsp, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried crushed herbs
Honey 1 cup
1 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water
Horseradish 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. bottled fresh
Ketchup 1 cup
1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp. vinegar (for use in cooking)
Lemon juice 1 tsp. juice 1/2 tsp. vinegar
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.
1 to 2 tsp. grated fresh lemon peel
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.
grated peel of 1 medium lemon
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
Lime 1 medium
1 1/2 to 2 tbsp. juice
Maple sugar (grated and packed) 1/2 cup
1 cup maple syrup
Maple sugar (grated and packed) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. white, granulated sugar
Marshmallows, miniature 1 cup 8-10 regular
Mayonnaise (for salad dressings) 1 cup
1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Mayonnaise (for salad dressings) 1 cup
1 cup sour cream
Mayonnaise (for salad dressings) 1 cup
1 cup cottage cheese pureed in a blender
Mei Yen seasoning 1 tsp.
1 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning
Mei Yen seasoning 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. salt
Milk, buttermilk (or sour) 1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
Milk, buttermilk (or sour) 1 cup
1 cup minus 1 tbsp. sweet milk and 1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar (Allow to stand 10 minutes at room temperature.)
Milk, buttermilk (or sour) 1 cup
1 cup sweet milk and 1 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Milk, skim 1 cup
4 to 5 tbsp. non-fat dry milk powder and enough water to make 1 cup or follow manufacturer's directions
Milk, skim 1 cup
1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water
Milk, sweetened condensed 1 can (about 1 1/3 cup)
Heat the following ingredients until sugar and butter are dissolved: 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and 3 tbsp. butter or margarine.
Milk, sweetened condensed 1 can (about 1 1/3 cup)
Add 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. dry milk to 1/2 cup warm water. Mix well. Add 3/4 cup sugar and 3 tbsp. melted butter or margarine. Stir until smooth.
Milk, whole 1 cup
1 cup reconstituted non-fat dry milk (Add 2 tbsp. butter or margarine, if desired.)
Milk, whole 1 cup
1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water
Milk, whole 1 cup
4 tbsp whole dry milk and 1 cup water (or follow manufacturer's directions)
Milk, whole 1 cup
1 cup fruit juice or 1 cup potato water (for use in baking)
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb. 2 to 3 cup whole
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb. 3 oz dried
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb. 5 cup sliced
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb.
1 10 oz. can (8 oz., drained weight)
Mushrooms, canned 4 oz.
2 cups sliced fresh
Mushrooms, canned 4 oz.
6 tbsp whole, dried mushrooms
Mustard, dry 1 tsp.
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
Onion, fresh 1 small
rehydrate 1 tbsp. instant minced onion
Onion powder 1 tbsp.
1 medium onion, chopped
Onion powder 1 tbsp.
4 tbsp. fresh chopped onion
Onions 1 lb. 3 large onions
Onions 1 lb.
2 to 2 1/2 cup chopped
Orange peel, dried 1 tbsp.
2 to 3 tbsp. grated orange peel
Orange peel, dried 1 tbsp.
grated peel of 1 medium orange
Orange peel, dried 2 tsp.
1 tsp. orange extract
Parsley, dried 1 tsp.
3 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Peppers, green bell 1 tbsp. dried
3 tbsp .fresh green pepper, chopped
Peppers, red bell 1 tbsp. dried
3 tbsp fresh red pepper, chopped
Peppers, red bell 1 tbsp. dried
2 tbsp chopped pimiento
Peppermint, dried 1 tbsp.
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Pimiento 2 tbsp.
1 tbsp. dried red bell peppers, rehydrated
Pimiento 2 tbsp.
3 tbsp. fresh red bell pepper, chopped
Pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ginger, 1/8 tsp. allspice, and 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Rennet 1 tablet
1 tbsp. liquid rennet
Shortening, melted 1 cup
1 cup cooking oil (Substitute only if a recipe calls for melted shortening.)
Shortening, solid (used in baking) 1 cup
1 cup minus 2 tbsp. lard (7/8 cup)
Shortening, solid (used in baking) 1 cup
1 1/8 cups butter (Decrease salt called for in the recipe by 1/2 tsp.)
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
3/4 cup sour milk or buttermilk and 1/3 cup butter or margarine
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
Blend until smooth: 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, and 1 cup cottage cheese
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
3/4 cup milk, 3/4 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/3 cup butter or margarine
Spearmint, dried 1 tbsp.
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Sugar, brown 1 cup firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
Sugar, brown 1 lb.
2 1/4 cups firmly packed
Sugar, granulated 1 lb. 2 1/4 cups
Sugar, powdered 1 lb. 2 3/4 cups
Sugar, granulated 1 tsp.
1/8 tsp. noncaloric sweetener solution or follow manufacturer's directions
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 1/2 cups corn syrup (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/4 cup.)
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 1/3 cups molasses (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/3 cup.)
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 cup powdered sugar
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
3/4 cup honey (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/4 cup; for each cup of honey in baked goods, add 1/2 tsp. soda.)
Tapioca, granular 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. pearl tapioca
Tomato juice 1 cup
1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp.
1 tsp. bottled steak sauce
Yogurt, plain 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk
Yogurt, plain 1 cup
1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
Yogurt, plain 1 cup
1 cup sour cream
Note: Substitutes for white flours added to most baked goods will result in a reduced volume and a heavier product. Substitute no more than 1/4 of white flour in a cake to ensure success. In other recipes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for 1/4 to 1/2 of white flour.
Use substitutions in emergency situations, and keep in mind they may not perform like the original ingredient.
Ingredient Amount Substitute
Allspice 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Apple pie spice 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp. cardamom
Arrowroot 1 1/2 tsp. 1 tbsp. flour
Arrowroot 1 1/2 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
Baking powder 1 tsp.
1/3 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Baking powder 1 tsp.
1/4 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/2 cup.)
Baking powder 1 tsp.
1/4 tsp. baking soda and 1/2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice used with sweet milk to make 1/2 cup (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/2 cup.)
Bay leaf 1 whole 1/4 tsp. crushed
Beau Monde 1 tsp.
1 tsp seasoning or seasoned salt
Beau Monde 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. salt
Beau Monde 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. Mei Yen seasoning
Bread 1 slice dry
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
Bread 1 slice soft bread
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup
1 bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup
1 envelope powdered broth base dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup
1 1/2 tsp. powdered broth base dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Butter 1 cup
7/8 to 1 cup hydrogenated fat and 1/2 tsp. salt
Butter 1 cup
7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 tsp. salt
Butter 1 cup 1 cup margarine
Buttermilk (sour milk) 1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
Buttermilk (sour milk) 1 cup
1 cup whole or skim milk plus 1 tbsp. lemon juice or white vinegar
Buttermilk (sour milk) 1 cup
1 cup milk plus 1 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Chili sauce 1 cup
1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp. vinegar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, a dash of ground cloves, and a dash of allspice
Chili sauce 1 cup
1 cup catsup, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, dashes of ground cloves and allspice
Chives, finely chopped 2 tsp.
2 tsp. green onion tops, finely chopped
Chocolate, chips semisweet 1 oz.
1 oz. sweet cooking chocolate
Chocolate, semisweet 1 2/3 oz.
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp. sugar
Chocolate, semisweet 6 oz. package 1 cup
Chocolate, unsweetened 1 oz. or square
3 tbsp cocoa plus 1 tbsp. fat
Cocoa 1/4 cup or 4 tbsp.
1 oz (square) unsweetened chocolate (Decrease fat called for in the recipe by 1/2 tbsp.)
Coconut cream 1 cup
1 cup whipping cream
Coconut milk 1 cup
1 cup whole or 2% milk
Corn 1 dozen ears
2 1/2 cups cooked
Cornmeal, self-rising 1 cup
7/8 cup plain, 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt
Corn syrup 1 cup
1 1/4 cup light brown sugar and 1/3 cup water
Corn syrup 1 cup
7/8 cup honey (Baked goods will brown more.)
Corn syrup, dark 1 cup
3/4 cup light corn syrup and 1/4 cup light molasses
Cornstarch (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
Cornstarch (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. granular tapioca
Cracker crumbs 3/4 cup
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Cream, heavy
(36% to 40% fat) 1 cup
3/4 cup milk and 1/3 cup butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking)
Cream, heavy
(36% to 40% fat) 1 cup
2 to 2 1/2 cup whipped
Cream, light
(18% to 20% fat) 1 cup
3/4 cup milk and 3 tbsp. butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking)
Cream, light
(18% to 20% fat) 1 cup
1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted
Cream, whipped 1 cup
Chill a 13 oz. can of evaporated milk until ice crystals form. Add 1 tsp. lemon juice. Whip until stiff.
Dates 1 lb. 2 1/2 cup pitted
Dill plant, fresh or dried 3 heads 1 tbsp. dill seed
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
3 tbsp. and 1 tsp. thawed frozen egg
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 1/2 tbsp. sifted, dry whole egg powder and 2 1/2 tbsp. lukewarm water
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 yolks and 1 tbsp. water (in cookies)
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 yolks (in custards, cream fillings, and similar mixture)
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large
(3 tbsp.)
2 whites as a thickening agent
Eggs, uncooked 1 cup 5 large eggs
Eggs, uncooked 1 cup 6 medium eggs
Egg white 1 large
(2 tbsp.)
2 tsp. thawed frozen egg white
Egg white 1 large
(2 tbsp.)
2 tbsp. sifted dry egg white powder and 2 tbsp. lukewarm water
Egg white 1 cup
8 large egg whites
Egg yolk 1 yolk
(1 1/2 tbsp.)
3 1/2 tbsp. thawed frozen egg yolk
Egg yolk 1 yolk
(1 1/2 tbsp.)
2 tbsp. sifted dry egg yolk
Egg yolk 1 cup
12 large egg yolks
Fines Herbes 1/3 cup
3 tbsp. parsley flakes + 2 tsp. dried chervil + 2 tsp. dried chives + 1 tsp. dried tarragon
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch, arrowroot starch, potato starch, or rice starch
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. granular tapioca
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. waxy rice flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. browned flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 1/2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1/2 tbsp. whole wheat flour and 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1 cup and 2 tbsp.cake flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1 cup rolled oats, crushed
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1/2 cup cornmeal or soybean flour and 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1/2 cup cornmeal, bran, rice flour, or whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
3/4 cup whole wheat flour or bran flour and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1 cup rye or rice flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 cup sifted
1/4 cup soybean flour and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, all-purpose 1 lb. 4 cups sifted
Flour, all-purpose 1 lb.
3 1/3 cups unsifted
Flour, cake 1 lb. 4 3/4 cups
Flour, cake 1 cup sifted
1 cup minus 2 tbsp. sifted all-purpose flour (7/8 cup)
Flour, self-rising 1 cup
1 cup minus 2 tsp all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt
Fruit, fresh, cut up 1 1/2 cups
16 oz. can, drained
Garlic 1 clove, small
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Garlic salt 1 tsp.
1/8 tsp. garlic powder plus 7/8 tsp. salt
Gelatin, flavored 3 oz.
1 tbsp. plain gelatin and 2 cups fruit juice
Ginger 1/8 tsp.
1 tsp. candied ginger rinsed in water to remove sugar, then finely cut
Ginger 1/8 tsp.
1 tbsp. raw ginger
Herbs, fresh 1 tbsp, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried crushed herbs
Honey 1 cup
1 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water
Horseradish 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. bottled fresh
Ketchup 1 cup
1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp. vinegar (for use in cooking)
Lemon juice 1 tsp. juice 1/2 tsp. vinegar
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.
1 to 2 tsp. grated fresh lemon peel
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.
grated peel of 1 medium lemon
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
Lime 1 medium
1 1/2 to 2 tbsp. juice
Maple sugar (grated and packed) 1/2 cup
1 cup maple syrup
Maple sugar (grated and packed) 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. white, granulated sugar
Marshmallows, miniature 1 cup 8-10 regular
Mayonnaise (for salad dressings) 1 cup
1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Mayonnaise (for salad dressings) 1 cup
1 cup sour cream
Mayonnaise (for salad dressings) 1 cup
1 cup cottage cheese pureed in a blender
Mei Yen seasoning 1 tsp.
1 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning
Mei Yen seasoning 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. salt
Milk, buttermilk (or sour) 1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
Milk, buttermilk (or sour) 1 cup
1 cup minus 1 tbsp. sweet milk and 1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar (Allow to stand 10 minutes at room temperature.)
Milk, buttermilk (or sour) 1 cup
1 cup sweet milk and 1 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Milk, skim 1 cup
4 to 5 tbsp. non-fat dry milk powder and enough water to make 1 cup or follow manufacturer's directions
Milk, skim 1 cup
1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water
Milk, sweetened condensed 1 can (about 1 1/3 cup)
Heat the following ingredients until sugar and butter are dissolved: 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and 3 tbsp. butter or margarine.
Milk, sweetened condensed 1 can (about 1 1/3 cup)
Add 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. dry milk to 1/2 cup warm water. Mix well. Add 3/4 cup sugar and 3 tbsp. melted butter or margarine. Stir until smooth.
Milk, whole 1 cup
1 cup reconstituted non-fat dry milk (Add 2 tbsp. butter or margarine, if desired.)
Milk, whole 1 cup
1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water
Milk, whole 1 cup
4 tbsp whole dry milk and 1 cup water (or follow manufacturer's directions)
Milk, whole 1 cup
1 cup fruit juice or 1 cup potato water (for use in baking)
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb. 2 to 3 cup whole
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb. 3 oz dried
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb. 5 cup sliced
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb.
1 10 oz. can (8 oz., drained weight)
Mushrooms, canned 4 oz.
2 cups sliced fresh
Mushrooms, canned 4 oz.
6 tbsp whole, dried mushrooms
Mustard, dry 1 tsp.
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
Onion, fresh 1 small
rehydrate 1 tbsp. instant minced onion
Onion powder 1 tbsp.
1 medium onion, chopped
Onion powder 1 tbsp.
4 tbsp. fresh chopped onion
Onions 1 lb. 3 large onions
Onions 1 lb.
2 to 2 1/2 cup chopped
Orange peel, dried 1 tbsp.
2 to 3 tbsp. grated orange peel
Orange peel, dried 1 tbsp.
grated peel of 1 medium orange
Orange peel, dried 2 tsp.
1 tsp. orange extract
Parsley, dried 1 tsp.
3 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Peppers, green bell 1 tbsp. dried
3 tbsp .fresh green pepper, chopped
Peppers, red bell 1 tbsp. dried
3 tbsp fresh red pepper, chopped
Peppers, red bell 1 tbsp. dried
2 tbsp chopped pimiento
Peppermint, dried 1 tbsp.
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Pimiento 2 tbsp.
1 tbsp. dried red bell peppers, rehydrated
Pimiento 2 tbsp.
3 tbsp. fresh red bell pepper, chopped
Pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp.
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ginger, 1/8 tsp. allspice, and 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Rennet 1 tablet
1 tbsp. liquid rennet
Shortening, melted 1 cup
1 cup cooking oil (Substitute only if a recipe calls for melted shortening.)
Shortening, solid (used in baking) 1 cup
1 cup minus 2 tbsp. lard (7/8 cup)
Shortening, solid (used in baking) 1 cup
1 1/8 cups butter (Decrease salt called for in the recipe by 1/2 tsp.)
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
3/4 cup sour milk or buttermilk and 1/3 cup butter or margarine
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
Blend until smooth: 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, and 1 cup cottage cheese
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
Sour cream, cultured 1 cup
3/4 cup milk, 3/4 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/3 cup butter or margarine
Spearmint, dried 1 tbsp.
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Sugar, brown 1 cup firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
Sugar, brown 1 lb.
2 1/4 cups firmly packed
Sugar, granulated 1 lb. 2 1/4 cups
Sugar, powdered 1 lb. 2 3/4 cups
Sugar, granulated 1 tsp.
1/8 tsp. noncaloric sweetener solution or follow manufacturer's directions
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 1/2 cups corn syrup (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/4 cup.)
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 1/3 cups molasses (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/3 cup.)
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 cup powdered sugar
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
Sugar, granulated 1 cup
3/4 cup honey (Decrease liquid called for in the recipe by 1/4 cup; for each cup of honey in baked goods, add 1/2 tsp. soda.)
Tapioca, granular 1 tbsp.
2 tbsp. pearl tapioca
Tomato juice 1 cup
1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp.
1 tsp. bottled steak sauce
Yogurt, plain 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk
Yogurt, plain 1 cup
1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
Yogurt, plain 1 cup
1 cup sour cream
Note: Substitutes for white flours added to most baked goods will result in a reduced volume and a heavier product. Substitute no more than 1/4 of white flour in a cake to ensure success. In other recipes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for 1/4 to 1/2 of white flour.
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