All cooks have run into the problem of missing an ingredient and not having the time to go to the market. Below is a list of substitutes for these missing items. I have tried to make my list as complete as I can. I hope this helps.
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Food Items and Substitutions:
1. Allspice (1 tsp), substitution: 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and 1/2 tsp of ground clove.
2. Apple pie spice (1 tsp), substitution: 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/4 tsp of nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp of cardamom.
3. Arrowroot starch (1 teaspoon), substitution: 1 tablespoon of flour, or 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
4. Baking mix (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of pancake mix or 1 cup of Easy Biscuit Mix
5. Baking Powder (1 tsp) substitution: 1/4 tsp of baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar or 1/4 tsp of baking soda plus 1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk
6. Balsamic Vinegar substitution: sherry or cider vinegar
7. Bread crumbs (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of cracker crumbs or 1 cup of matzo meal or 1 cup of ground oats
8. Butter (1 cup) substitution: 1 shorteningcup of margarine or 7/8 cup of oil plus 1/2 tsp salt or 7/8 cup of vegetable or 3/4 of cup olive oil
9. Buttermilk or Sour Milk (1 cup) substitution: mix 1 tbsp of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of milk, then let it stand for 5 minutes
10. Capers substitution: chopped green olives
11. Cayenne (1/8 tsp) substitution: 4 drops of Tabasco sauce
12. Celery Salt (1 tsp) substitution: 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp of crushed celery seed
13. Chili Paste substitution: red pepper flakes, cayenne, or bottled hot sauce
14. Chili Sauce (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 tbsp of vinegar, 1/4 tsp of cinnamon, dash of ground cloves, and a dash of allspice
15. Chile, Serrano substitution: jalapeño chile
16. Chinese Five Spice (1 tsp) substitution: 1/4 tsp each of crushed anise seeds, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground ginger
17. Chives substitution: scallion greens
18. Cinnamon (1 tsp) substitution: 1/4 tsp of Nutmeg or ¼ tsp of allspice
19. Cinnamon Sugar (1 cup) substitution: 7/8 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tbsp of ground cinnamon
20. Cocktail Sauce (1 1/4 cups) substitution: 1 cup of ketchup, 3 tbsp of horseradish, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and 2 tsp of worcestershire sauce
21. Cornstarch (1 tbsp) substitution: 2 tbsp of all purpose flour or 2 tbsp of tapioca or 2 1/2 tsp of arrowroot
22. Cream Cheese substitution: part skim milk ricotta cheese
23. Cream of Tartar (1/2 tsp) substitution: 1 1/2 tsp of lemon juice or vinegar
24. Cream, whipping (1 cup) substitution: 2/3 cup of evaporated milk and 4 tsp of lemon juice or vinegar
25. Cumin substitution: chili powder
26. Currants substitution: dried raisins or chopped dates
27. Dates, chopped substitution: dried currants or chopped figs or chopped prunes or chopped raisins
28. Dried Herbs (1/2 tsp) substitution: fresh herbs (1 tsp)
29. Egg (1) (for baking) substitution: 1 egg yolk and 1 tbsp water
30. Egg (1) substitution: mix 2 tbsp of milk with 1/2 tsp of baking powder or 2 egg yolks or 1 egg white plus 2 tsp of oil or 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup of cholesterol- free egg substitute
31. Egg White (1) substitution: 1 tbsp of meringue powder plus 2 tbsp of water
32. Egg Yolks (1) substitution: 2 tbsp egg substitute
33. Five Spice Power (5 tsp) substitution: 1 tsp of ground anise, 1 tsp of ground fennel, 1 tsp of ground cloves, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp of ground pepper
34. Flour, self-rising (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup all purpose flour plus 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder and 1/2 tsp of salt
35. Garlic (1 clove fresh) substitution: 1/8 tsp of garlic powder or 3/4 tsp of minced garlic or 1 tsp of garlic paste
36. Half and Half (1 cup) substitution: 7/8 cup of whole milk and 1 1/2 tsp of butter or 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup of light cream
37. Italian Seasoning (2 tbsp) substitution: 1 tsp each of basil, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme
38. Jicama, chopped substitution: chopped water chestnuts or tart apple
39. Lard substitution: Shortening
40. Leeks substitution: Shallots
41. Lemon grass (1 Tbsp) substitution: 1 Tbsp of lemon peel.
42. Marzipan (2 1/2 cups) substitution: 2 cups of almond paste, 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tbsp of corn syrup
43. Marjoram substitution: basil, thyme, or savory
44. Milk, regular or low fat (1 cup) substitution: 1/2 cup of evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup of water
45. Milk, sour (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of sweet milk plus 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice
46. Milk, sweet (1 cup) substitution: 1/2 cup of evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup of water
47. Mint substitution: basil, marjoram, or rosemary
48, Molasses (1 cup) substitution: 1/2 cup of honey or 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water
49. Nutmeg substitution: cinnamon, ginger, or mace
50. Nuts (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of rolled oats, browned (in baked products).
51. Oregano substitution: thyme, basil, or marjoram
52. Parsley, freshly, chopped (1 tbsp) substitution: 1 tsp of dried parsley flakes
53. Peas substitution: Snow sugar snap peas
54. Pepperoni substitution: salami
55. Potatoes, mashed 1 lb substitution: 1 1/3 cups of instant mashed potatoes, prepared
56. Poultry Seasoning (1 tsp) substitution: 3/4 tsp sage, 1/4 ground thyme
57. Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 tsp) substitution: 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp of ground ginger, 1/8 tsp of ground allspice and 1/8 tsp of ground nutmeg
58. Raisins substitution: currants, dried cherries, dried cranberries, chopped dates or chopped prunes
59. Rosemary substitution: thyme, tarragon, or savory
60. Sage substitution: poultry seasoning, savory, or marjoram
61. Salami substitution: pepperoni
62. Salt, table (1 tbsp) substitution: 1 1/2 tbsp of kosher salt
63. Savory substitution: thyme, marjoram, or sage
64. Sour Cream (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of plain whole yogurt and 3 tbsp melted butter or 3/4 cup of buttermilk and 1/4 cup of oil
65. Shortening (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup minus 2 tbsp lard
66. Sugar, brown (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of granulated sugar plus 1 tbsp of molasses or dark corn syrup
67. Sugar, brown, dark (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of granulated sugar plus 2 tbsp of molasses or dark corn syrup
68. Sugar, confectioners' (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of cornstarch finely ground in a blender or food processor
69. Sugar, granulated (1 cup) substitution: 1 cup of light brown sugar (packed) or 2 cups of powdered sugar
70. Tarragon substitution: chervil, dash fennel seed, or dash aniseed
71. Thyme substitution: basil, oregano, marjoram, or savory
72. Tabasco Sauce (4 drops) substitution: 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
73. Tartar Sauce (1/2 cup) substitution: 6 tbsp of mayonnaise and 2 tbsp of pickle relish
74. Tomatillo substitution: fresh green tomatoes plus a little lemon juice
75. Tomato Juice (1 cup) substitution: 1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water
76. Tomato Paste (1/2 cup) substitution: 1 cup of tomato sauce cooked uncovered to reduced to 1/2 cup
77. Tomato Sauce (2 cups) substitution: 3/4 cup of tomato paste plus 1 cup of water
78. Tomatoes, chopped (16 oz can) substitution: 3 fresh medium tomatoes, chopped
79. Truffles (1 oz) substitution: 1 oz of shiitake mushrooms
80. Tumeric (1 tsp) substitution: 1 tsp of dry mustard
81. Vegetable Oil substitution: olive oil
82. Vinegar substitution: lemon juice
83. Worcestershire Sauce (1 tsp) substitution: 1 tsp of bottled steak sauce or 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 4 drops of Tabasco sauce, 1/8 tsp of lemon juice, and a dash of sugar
84. Yogurt, plain substitution: sour cream or Buttermilk
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