Ingredient
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Substitution
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Allspice (1 tsp.)
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1/2 tsp. cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. nutmeg + 1/4 tsp. ground clove
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Baking Powder (1 tsp.)
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1/4 tsp. baking soda + 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
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Baking Soda (1 tsp.)
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2 tsp double-acting baking powder + replace acidic liquid ingredient in recipe with non-acidic liquid
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Balsamic Vinegar
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Equal amount of sherry or cidar vinegar
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Bread Crumbs (1 cup)
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3/4 cup cracker crumbs
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Brown Sugar (1 cup)
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1 Tbsp. light molasses + enough sugar to fill 1 dry measure cup or 1 cup raw sugar
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Butter, salted (1 cup
or 2 sticks)
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1 cup or 2 sticks unsalted butter + 1/4 tsp. salt or 1 cup margarine or 7/8 cup lard or vegetable shortening
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Buttermilk (1 cup)
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Place 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measure. Fill to 1 cup with room temp whole or 2% milk and let stand for 5 minutes or 1 cup milk + 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar or 1 cup plain yogurt
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Canola, Sunflower and Vegetable Oils
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Substitute one for one
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Chocolate, Bittersweet or Semi-Sweet (1 oz.)
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1/2 oz. Unsweetened chocolate + 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
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Cocoa Powder (3 Tbsp. Dutch-processed)
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1 oz. Unsweetened chocolate + 1/8 tsp. baking soda + reduce fat in recipe by 1 Tbsp. or 3 Tbsp. natural cocoa powder + 1/8 tsp. baking soda
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Corn Starch
(as a thickener)
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Equal amounts of Minute Tapioca for cornstarch, use slightly less for flour
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Cream of Tartar (1/2 tsp.)
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1/2 tsp. white vinegar or lemon juice
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Egg (1 whole large egg)
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3-1/2 Tbsp. thawed frozen egg or egg substitute or 2 egg whites
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Garlic (1 fresh clove)
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1 tsp. Garlic Salt or 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder or 1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic
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Gingerroot (1 Tbsp. minced)
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1/8 tsp. ground ginger powder or 1 Tbsp. rinsed and chopped candied ginger
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Half & Half (1 cup)
for cooking or baking
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1-1/2 Tbsp. butter or margarine + enough milk to equal 1 cup
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Heavy Cream (1 cup)
for cooking or baking
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3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup butter or margarine
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Herbs, Fresh (1 Tbsp.)
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1 tsp. dried herbs
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Honey (1 cup)
for cooking or baking
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar + 1/4 cup of liquid appropriate for recipe
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Italian Seasoning (1 tsp.)
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1/2 tsp. dried basil + 1/4 tsp. dried oregano + 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
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Molasses (1 cup)
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1 cup honey or 1 cup dark corn syrup or 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup liquid
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Mushrooms, fresh
(1 cup sliced and cooked)
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1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms, drained
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Mustard, Prepared
(1 Tbsp.)
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1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder + 2 tsp. white vinegar
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Onion (1 small minced)
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1/2 tsp. onion powder
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Poultry Seasoning (1 tsp.)
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1/4 tsp. ground thyme + 3/4 tsp. ground sage
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Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 tsp.)
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1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. ground ginger + 1/8 tsp. allspice + 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
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Sour Cream (1 cup)
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1 cup plain yogurt or 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and enough evaporated milk to equal 1 cup
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Tomato Juice (1 cup)
for cooking
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1/2 cup tomato sauce + 1/2 cup water
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Tomato Sauce (1 cup)
for cooking
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1/2 cup tomato paste + 1/2 cup water
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Wine, Red (1 cup)
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1 cup nonalcoholic wine, apple cider, beef broth or water
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Wine, White (1 cup)
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1 cup nonalcoholic wine, white grape juice, apple juice, chicken broth or water
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Yogurt (1 cup)
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1 cup buttermilk or 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 cup or 1 cup sour cream
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