Saturday, April 30, 2011

Emergency Food Substitutions

I found this on the internet, we don't always have what we need on hand, it is nice to know we can Substitue and make do :)
 
 
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.

Chocolate 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; OR 4 parts coriander, 2 parts turmeric, 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

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