Posted by Kitty 1 tbs. Arrowroot- use 2 tbs. all-purpose flour or 1 tbs. cornstarch
on 12/8/2001, 9:29 pm
Table of Substitutions
Apple pie spice = use ground spices 4 parts cinnamon + 2 parts nutmeg + 1 part cardamom
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1 tsp. Baking Powder- use 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar and 1/4 tsp. baking soda and 1/4 tsp. cornstarch (many store brands contain aluminum)
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5 tsp. Brandy- use 1 tsp. Brandy Extract
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1 cup reduced fat Buttermilk - use 1 3/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar and 1 cup 2% milk or 1 tbs. vinegar plus enough 2% milk to make 1 cup (let
stand 5 minutes before using) or up to 1/4 cup lemon juice and 3/4 cup milk
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Bouquet garni equal parts parsley, thyme, and crushed bay leaf
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When baking, you can cut down on or omit the amount of butter or margarine used by substituting applesauce. A good rule of thumb is no more than 1 tablespoon of applesauce per 1 cup of flour.
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CAKE FLOUR 1 cup of cake flour = 7/8 of a cup all purpose flour
Cilantro=corriander leaf=equal parts parsley & mint, or use parsley add a dash of lemon juice
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1 Tablespoon cornstarch = Two Tablespoons flour (I have heard of measuring, but never do it for gravy)
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1 Cup Corn Syrup = 3/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water
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Two egg yolks = 1 whole egg
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condensed milk = evaporated milk NOT SWEETENED CONDENSEd
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Two Tablespoons flour = 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
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Five spice powder = equal parts of ground black pepper, star anise (or anise), cinnamon, cloves, and fennel,
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CAKE FLOUR 1 cup of cake flour = 7/8 of a cup all purpose flour
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1 medium size clove Garlic- use 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
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1 tbs. fresh herbs- use 1 tsp. dry leafy herbs
Herbes de Provence - use thyme or make it 4 parts thyme + 4 parts summer savory + 2 parts lavender + 1 part rosemary
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Warning: Don't feed honey to babies who are less than one year old--it may cause infant botulism
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Italian seasoning basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme all in equal amounts. ( Watkins uses 13 herbs & spices in their Italian seasoning)
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1 tsp. grated orange or Lemon Peel- use 1/2 tsp. dehydrated Lemon or Orange peel
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Lemon pepper Combine black pepper, salt, & lemon zest (peel)
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Marjoram Use two parts of oregano for three parts of marjoram OR basil OR summer savory
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To make your own marshmallow creme (marshmallow fluff ) Gently heat 16 ounces of marshmallows plus 1/4 cup corn syrup in a double boiler, stirring constantly.
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1 medium size Onion, chopped (2/3 cup) - use 1 tbs. Onion Powder or 1/4 cup instant Chopped Onion
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Onion soup mix One package = 1/4 C instant minced onion + 2 tablespoons bouillon + 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Oregano: use marjoram (very similar, but milder and sweeter; use 1 1/2 times as much) OR thyme OR basil OR summer savory
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White pepper = black pepper, it is slightly pungent than white pepper, and will leave black specks in white sauces
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To make your own Powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) Mix 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon corn starch in blender until powdery, stirring often
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Pickling spice This makes quite a bit 1/4 C each mustard seeds, dill seeds, and coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons each crushed chili peppers and bay leaves, and 1 tablespoon each celery seeds and white peppercorns.
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Poultry seasoning Mix equal amounts of dried sage, thyme, and marjoram or oregano. ( or 1/2 marjoram and 1/2 oregano)
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Pumpkin pie spice MIX 4 parts cinnamon, 2 parts ginger, 1 part allspice and 1 part nutmeg. or mix equal amounts of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, mace, and cloves.
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5 tbs. light rum- use 1 tbs. Rum Extract
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Red pepper flakes = crushed red pepper = pizza pepper
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Shallots white part of green onions OR onions (1 small onion = 3 shallots) + dash crushed garlic
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Superfine sugar (Castor sugar )mix granulated sugar in blender for several minutes
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Seafood boil spices = In cheesecloth 3 bay leaves, 1 piece dried ginger (small) , and 1 teaspoon each of black peppercorns, mustard seeds, dill seeds, coriander seeds, whole cloves, and whole allspice.
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Seasoning salt Blend 1 Cup salt, 2 1/2 tsp. paprika, 2 tsp. dry mustard, 1 1/2 tsp. dried crushed oregano, 1 tsp. garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp. onion powder. You might need to blend this in the blender for a minute. It is your preference
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SELF RISING FLOUR
3 cups flour,
2 TBS. baking powder
1 teas. salt
Sift these ingredients together, thoroughly, approx. 6 times. Store covered, & keep in a cool dry place (refrigerate or freeze). Makes approx. 3 1/8 cups. This should be used within 4 months or 8 months if refrigerated. If using yeast in your recipe, make sure your flour is room temp.
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Taco seasoning To make enough for 1 lb of beef, combine 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1/4 tsp. each pepper, cumin, and oregano, and a pinch of crushed red pepper
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Turmeric leaves No substitutes, leave this out of recipe
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Vanilla sugar make your own: Put a vanilla bean in a pound of granulated sugar for a week.
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