Has this ever happened to you? You would think that since I've been cooking for over 30 years, I'd check first. But no, you'd be sadly mistaken if that common sense was assumed about me. I find myself constantly checking Google or Pinterest for ingredient substitutes. AND NOW, very sadly, that bad habit is rubbing off on my children.
So I decided to make a list that goes on the refrigerator next to the measurement magnet (for when the measuring cup or tablespoon is dirty) of ingredient substitutes. Maybe I will make this a magnet as well? *thinking, thinking
Baking Substitutes
| allspice (1 tsp) | cinnamon (1/2 tsp) + ginger (1/4 tsp) + cloves (1/4 tsp) |
| baking powder (1 tsp) | baking soda (1/4 tsp) + cream of tartar (1/2 tsp) OR |
| baking soda (1/4 tsp) + white vinegar (1 tsp) | |
| broth- beef or chicken (1 cup) | 1 bouillon cube + boiling water (1 cup) |
| broth- vegetable (1 cup) | soy sauce (1 TBSP) + enough water to make 1 cup |
| cream- half & half (1 cup) | milk (7/8 cup) + butter (1 Tbsp) |
| cream- heavy (1 cup) | evap milk (1 cup) |
| milk (3/4 cup) + butter (1/3 cup) | |
| cream- light (1 cup) | evap milk (1 cup) OR |
| milk (3/4 cup) + butter (3 Tbsp) | |
| cream- whipped (1 cup) | frozen whipped topping thawed (1 cup) |
| cream of tarter (1 tsp) | lemon juice or vinegar (2 tsp) |
| egg | applesauce (1/4 cup) + baking powder (1/2 tsp) OR |
| baking soda (1 tsp) + white vinegar (1 Tbsp) OR | |
| banana (mashed ripe) + baking powder (1/4 tsp) | |
| evap milk (1 cup) | light cream (1 cup) |
| herbs- fresh chopped (1 Tbsp) | dried herbs (1 tsp chopped or whole leaf) |
| lemon zest (1 Tbsp) | lemon extract (1/2 tsp) OR |
| lemon juice (2 TBsp) | |
| mayo (1 cup) | sour cream or plain yogurt (1 cup) |
| oil | applesauce (equal measure) |
| orange zest (1 Tbsp) | orange extract (1/2 tsp) |
| rum (1 Tbsp) | rum extract (1/2 tsp) |
| shortening | butter (equal measure) |
| sugar- brown, 1 cup | 3/4 cup honey (reduce liquid by 1/4 cup) OR |
| white sugar (1 cup) + molasses (1/4 cup) & decrease liquid by 1/4 cup | |
| sugar- granulated, 1 cup | 2/3 cup honey (reduce liquid by 1/4 cup) |
Gluten Free Substitutes
(I sometimes do catering and there are those with gluten allergies. Hence, this chart.)
| bread crumbs | crushed flax |
| gluten free oats | |
| croutons | nuts (in a salad) |
| flour | almond meal OR |
| brown rice flour OR | |
| corn meal OR | |
| so many more | |
| pasta | spaghetti squash OR |
| rice noodles OR | |
| zucchini or eggplant cut into strips | |
| roux (flour & oil) | cornstarch & water OR |
| Idaho potato | |
| soy sauce | tamari |
For the record, there are soooooooo many more substitutes to be had. But these are the common few that my family usually needs. Are there any ingredients that you find yourself constantly substituting?
In the near future, I will be providing an alcohol substitution list as well.
In the near future, I will be providing an alcohol substitution list as well.
I hope this was helpful. For the printable version of these, click here!
Until next time,
Cherise, the Mompreneur
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