Happy New Year and Substitution Chart

Happy New Year everyone and grab a cup of Joe or something hot and lets talk about what to do if you dont have a certain key ingredient when you decide to whip something up. I have created a chart that might just help.

FOOD SUBSTITUTIONS CHART

Always use ingredients a recipe does call for when you can BUT

if you must substitute these substitutions will help!

It has happened to the best of us! In the middle of preparing a recipe one discovers the brown sugar canister is empty or there is simply not enough of one ingredient. When you are in a pinch this helpful chart can save a cake or whatever recipe you are preparing!

1 cup all-purpose flour = 1 cup plus 2 tablespoon cake flour

1 cup cake flour = 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

1 teaspoon baking powder = 1 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.

1 tablespoon cornstarch = 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

1 tablespoon tapioca = 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

1 package active dry yeast = 2 1/4 teaspoons dry or 1 package compressed yeast.

1 cup dry bread crumbs = 3/4 cup cracker crumbs.

1 cup packed brown sugar = 1 cup granulated sugar or 2 cups powdered sugar, plus 1 tablespoon molasses.

1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid or 1 cup corn syrup or molasses.

1 cup milk = 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water

1 cup buttermilk or sour milk = 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice plus sweet milk to equal 1 cup.

1 cup heavy cream = 3/4 cup skim milk plus 1/3 cup butter.

1 cup sour cream = 7/8 cup sour milk plus 3 tablespoons butter.

1 cup yogurt = 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk.

1 cup whipping cream, whipped = 2 cups whipped dessert topping.

2 large eggs = 3 small eggs.

1 egg = 2 egg yolks (for custards).

1 egg = 2 egg yolks plus 1 tablespoon water (for cookies).

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate = 3 tablespoons baking cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening, butter or margarine.

1 ounce semisweet chocolate = 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 1 tablespoon sugar.

1 cup catsup; ketchup = 1 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons vinegar.

1 tablespoon prepared mustard = 1 teaspoon dry mustard.

1 teaspoon lemon juice = 1 teaspoon vinegar.

1 cup wine = 1 cup apple juice, apple cider, chicken or beef broth.

1 clove of garlic = 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic or 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt or 5 drops liquid garlic.

1 medium onion = 1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder.

1 tablespoon fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon dried herbs or 1/4 teaspoon powdered herbs.

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley = 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes.

1 cup canned tomatoes = About 1 1/3 cups chopped tomato, simmered for 10 minutes.

1 cup tomato juice = 1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water.

1 pound fresh mushrooms = 6 ounces canned mushrooms.
If you need to trim fat from your diet to control your cholesterol count or your measurements, you can still keep food exciting. Try these trimming tips for replacing favorite, fat-dense holiday ingredients with lower-fat alternatives.

Instead Of Use This:

1 cup of butter in baking 1 cup applesauce

8 ounces of cream cheese 8 ounces of yogurt cheese

1 cup crème fraiche 1 cup yogurt cheese made from low fat or nonfat yogurt

1 cup heavy cream (in recipes, not for whipping) 2 teaspoons cornstarch or 1 tablespoon flour whisked into 1 cup nonfat milk

1 cup sour cream 1 cup low fat cottage cheese + 2 tablespoons skim milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup fat for sautéing 4 cups low fat stock, fruit juice or wine and sauté until liquid evaporates

1 egg

2 egg whites


1 cup oil or fat for basting 1 cup fruit juice or low fat stock


Ok, lets face it, it won't taste quite the same but it will be fine. And as Julie always said, "You are always alone in the kitchen, who's to know?"
Happy Cooking in 2010!