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Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available.

Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions
Food	Amount	Substitute
Allspice	1 tsp	1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Ammonium carbonate	3/4 tsp	1 tsp baking soda
Anchovy, mashed	1	1 tsp anchovy paste
Anise Extract	1 tsp	1 1/2 tsp anise seed
Aniseed	1 tsp	1 tsp Fennel seed or a few drops anise extract
Apple Pie Spice	1 tsp	Mix 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp ground allspice and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg OR 1 tsp cinnamon plus 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg OR 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp cardamom OR 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground allspice, 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
Arrowroot	1 tbsp	2 tbsp all-purpose flour OR 1 tbsp cornstarch
Basil	1 tsp	1 tsp Oregano or thyme
Bay Leaf	1 whole	1/4 tsp crushed
Beau monde	1 tbsp	2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp celery salt
Cardamom	1 tsp	1 tsp Ginger OR 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Cayenne	1/8 tsp	4 drops tabasco sauce
Celery Salt	1 tsp	3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp crushed celery seed
Celery seed (for pickling)	1 tbsp	1 tbsp dill seed
Chervil	1 tsp	1 tsp dried parsley flakes plus 1/8 tsp rubbed, dried sage OR 1 tsp parsley
Chili Hot Red, dried, whole	1 tsp	1 tsp Crushed red pepper
Chili Powder, hot	1 tsp 1 tsp 1 tbsp	1 tsp regular chili powder plus 1/8 tsp ground red pepper OR Dash bottled hot pepper sauce plus a combination of oregano and cumin OR 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Chinese Five Spice	1 tsp	1/4 tsp each of: Crushed anise seeds, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground ginger
Chives		Green onion, onion, or leek
Cilantro		Parsley
Cinnamon	1 tsp	1/4 tsp Nutmeg or allspice
Cinnamon Sugar	1 cup	7/8 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Cloves		Allspice, cinnamon, or nutmeg
Cumin		Chili powder
Curry Powder	1 tbsp	1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp ground coriander seed, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp turmeric
Dill	3 tsp fresh chopped	1 tsp dried dill
Dried Herbs	1/2 tsp dried	1 tsp fresh
Fennel seeds	1 tsp	1 tsp caraway seeds
Fines Herbs	1 tsp or 1/3 cup	1/4 tsp each of dried thyme leaves, oregano leaves, sage leaves and rosemary OR 3 tbsp parsley flakes, 2 tsp dried chervil, 2 tsp dried chives, 1 tsp dried tarragon
Five Spice Power	5 tsp	1 tsp ground anise, 1 tsp ground fennel, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground pepper
Garlic	1 clove fresh	1/8 tsp garlic powder OR 3/4 tsp minced garlic OR 1/2 tsp garlic salt OR 1/2 tsp garlic juice OR 1 tsp garlic paste
Garlic Powder	1/8 tsp	1/2 tsp garlic juice OR 1 tsp garlic paste OR 1/2 tsp garlic salt
Garlic Salt	1/2 tsp	1/2 tsp garlic juice OR 1 clove garlic, minced OR 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Ginger	1 tbsp	Allspice, cinnamon, mace, or nutmeg OR 1/8 tsp powdered ginger
Gingerroot (grated fresh)	1/2 tsp	1/4 tsp ground ginger
Herbs, dried leaf	1 tsp	1/4 tsp herbs, powdered
Herbs, fresh	1 tsp 1 tbsp	1/2 tsp herbs, dried 1 tsp herbs, dried
Italian Seasoning	2 tbsp	1 tsp each of: basil, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme
Leeks (sliced)	1/2 cup	1/2 cup sliced green onions or shallots
Mace		Allspice, cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg
Marjoram		Basil, thyme, or savory
Mint		Basil, marjoram, or rosemary
Nutmeg		Cinnamon, ginger, or mace
Onion Powder	1 tsp	1 tbsp instant minced onion
Oregano		Thyme, basil, or marjoram
Parsley, dried	1 tsp	1 tsp Chervil or cilantro
Parsley, fresh, chopped	1 tbsp	1 tsp parsley flakes
Pepper flakes, hot	1 tsp	1/2 tsp cayenne
Poultry Seasoning	1 tsp 1 1/3 tsp	3/4 tsp sage, 1/4 ground thyme OR 3/4 tsp sage, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp pepper
Pumpkin Pie Spice	1 tsp	1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp ground allspice, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg OR 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground mace, 1/8 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Red Pepper		Dash bottled hot pepper sauce or black pepper
Rosemary		Thyme, tarragon, or savory
Sage		Poultry seasoning, savory, marjoram, or rosemary
Salt, seasoned	4 tsp	2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sage, 1/2 tsp parsley flakes, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp marjoram, 1/4 tsp paprika
Salt, table	1 tbsp	1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
Savory		Thyme, marjoram, or sage
Sesame Seed	1 tbsp	1 tbsp finely chopped blanched almonds
Tarragon		Chervil, dash fennel seed, or dash aniseed
Thyme		Basil, marjoram, oregano, or savory
Tumeric	1 tsp	1 tsp dry mustard

Assorted Baking Ingredients
Food	Amount	Substitute
Baker's Ammonia (Hartshorn)	1 tsp	1 tsp baking powder (when using in cookie recipes)
Baking Mix	2 cups	Mix 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/3 cup shortening
Baking Powder	1 tsp	1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar OR 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 cup sour milk, buttermilk, or plain yogurt OR 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice used with sweet milk to make 1/2 cup OR 1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup molasses (decrease liquid in recipe by 1-2 tbsp) 1 tsp Baker's Ammonia (or Hartshorn)
Biscuit Mix	2 1/4 cups	2 cups flour sifted, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 cup shortening
Cake Flour	1 cup	1 cup minus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted OR 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted 3 times, then measured to make 1 cup OR 7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp cornstarch
Carob Powder	1 tbsp	1 tbsp cocoa powder
Chocolate	1 square unsweetened	3 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa plus 1 tbsp butter, vegetable shortening or margarine OR 3 tbsp carob powder plus 2 tbsp water
	1 oz semisweet baking or bittersweet	1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate plus 1 tbsp sugar
	1 cup semisweet chips	6 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
Cocoa	1/4 cup or 4 tbsp	1 oz (square) chocolate (decrease fat called for in recipe by 1/2 tbsp)
Coconut	1 tbsp grated, dry	1 1/2 tbsp fresh, grated
Coconut Cream	1 cup	1 cup cream
Coconut Milk	1 cup	1 cup milk
Cornmeal, self-rising	1 cup	1 cup plain cornmeal, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
Cornstarch	1 tbsp	2 tbsp all-purpose flour OR 2 tbsp tapioca OR 2 1/2 ttsp arrowroot
Corn Syrup	1 cup light	Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup liquid used in recipe OR 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, 1/3 cup liquid OR 1 cup honey
Corn Syrup	1 cup dark	1 cup light corn syrup OR 3/4 cup light corn syrup plus 1/4 cup molasses OR 1 cup maple-flavored syrup
Cream of Tartar	1/2 tsp	1 1/2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
Flour, all-purpose	1 tbsp (for thickening)	1/2 tbsp cornstarch, potato starch, rice starch, or arrowroot starch OR 1 tbsp granular tapioca OR 2 tsp quick-cooking tapioca OR 1/2 tbsp arrowroot OR 1 egg, 2 egg whites, or 2 egg yolks OR 1 tbsp corn flour OR 7/8 cup rice flour OR 2 tbsp browned flour OR 1 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour OR 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour plus 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Flour, cake	1 cup sifted	1 cup minus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted OR 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted 3 times, then measured to make 1 cup OR 7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp cornstarch
Flour, corn		All-purpose flour
Flour, gluten	13 tbsp	1 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, masa harina		Cornmeal
Flour, pastry	1 cup	7/8 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, potato	1 tbsp	2 tbsp all-purpose flour OR 1 tbsp cornstarch
Flour, rice	7/8 cup	1 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, rye	1 1/4 cup	1 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, self-rising	1 cup	1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt
Flour, whole wheat, coarse	1 cup	7/8 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, whole wheat, fine		All-purpose flour
Marshmallow	1 regular	10 mini marshmallows
Marshmallow Creme	1 jar	Melt 16 ounces of marshmallows and 3 1/2 tbsp corn syrup in a double boiler
Marshmallows, miniature	1 cup	10 large marshmallows
Marzipan	2 1/2 cups	2 cups almond paste, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp corn syrup
Molasses	1 cup	1/2 cup honey (flavor will be milder) OR 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water
Onion Soup Mix, dry	2 tbsp	1 tbsp instant minced onion, 1 beef bouillon cube
Sugar, brown	1 cup	1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tbsp molasses or dark corn syrup
Sugar, brown, dark	1 cup	1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tbsp molasses or dark corn syrup
Sugar, confectioners' or powdered	1 cup	3/4 cup granulated sugar OR 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp of cornstarch finely ground in blender.
Sugar, cube	1	1/2 tsp granulated sugar
Sugar, granulated	1 cup	1 cup light brown sugar (packed) OR 2 cups powdered sugar OR 3/4 cup honey (reduce liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup) OR 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar (not for baking)
Sugar, superfine		Grind granulated white sugar in a blender or food processor
Sugar, white	1 cup	1 cup Sugar Twin or Sprinkle Sweet
	2 tsp	1 packet Equal
	1 tsp	10 drops of Sweet 10
	1/2 cup	1 tbsp of Sweet 10
Vanilla Bean	2-inch piece	1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Yeast, compressed	1 cake	1 package or 2 tsp active dry yeast
Yeast, regular or quick active dry	1 pkg (1/4 oz)	2 1/4 tsp regular or quick active dry OR 1 pkg (.6 oz) compressed cake yeast

Cheese and Dairy Products
Food	Amount	Substitute
Butter	1 cup	1 cup margarine OR 1 1/3 cup whipped butter (for sauteing) OR 1 cup hydrogenated fat plus 1/2 tsp salt OR 7/8 cup oil plus 1/2 tsp salt OR 7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 tsp salt OR 7/8 cup vegetable shortening OR 7/8 cup oil OR 3/4 cup olive oil OR 8 tsp (1 envelope) butter buds, 1/2 cup liquid, 1/2 cup butter
Buttermilk or Sour Milk	1 cup	Mix 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup milk, let stand 5 minutes OR 1 cup whole milk, 1 3/4 tsp cream of tartar OR 1 cup water, 1/4 cup buttermilk powder OR 3/4 cup of plain yogurt and 1/4 cup of milk 1 cup plain yogurt (for baking) OR 1 cup sour cream (for baking)
Cheese, farmer		Cottage cheese, dry or drained
Cheese, goat		Feta cheese
Cheese, mascarpone		Cream cheese
Cheese, parmigiano reggiano		Domestic Parmesan, Grana Padano, aged Asiago, Pecorino Romano
Cheese, ricotta		Cottage cheese
Cheese, romano		Parmesan cheese
Cheese, sharp cheddar	1 cup	1 cup cheddar (mild), 1/8 tsp dry mustard, 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
Cottage cheese		Ricotta or farmer cheese
Cream Cheese		Part skim milk ricotta cheese or lowfat cottage cheese beaten until smooth
Cream, half and half	1 cup	7/8 cup whole milk plus 1/2 tbsp butter OR 3 tbsp oil plus milk to equal 1 cup OR 1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup whole milk plus 1/4 cup heavy cream OR 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk plus 1/3 cup heavy cream
Cream, heavy	1 cup (not for whipping) 1 cup whipped	3/4 cup sweet milk plus 1/3 cup butter OR 2 cups whipped dessert topping OR 1 cup evaporated milk 2/3 cup buttermilk plus 1/3 cup oil
Cream, light	1 cup 1 cup (for cooking)	1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk OR 7/8 cup sweet milk plus 3 tbsp butter OR 1 tbsp melted butter plus enough milk to make 1 cup 7/8 cup whole milk, 3 tbsp butter OR 1 cup undiluted evaporated milk
Cream, soured	1 cup	7/8 cup sour milk plus 3 tbsp butter OR 7/8 cup buttermilk plus 3 tbsp butter
Cream, whipped, sweetened	1 cup	4 oz whipped topping OR 1 1/4 oz dessert topping mix, prepared OR 13 oz. can evaporated milk chilled for 12 hours plus 1 tsp lemon juice. Whip until stiff. OR 1/2 cup ice-cold water and 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk. Beat until stiff. Add 1/2 cup sugar while beating. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and beat until mixed.
Cream, whipping	1 cup	2/3 cup evaporated milk, 4 tsp lemon juice or vinegar OR 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk, 1/3 cup water, 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crème fraîche	1 cup	1/2 cup sour cream plus 1/2 cup heavy cream
Half and Half	1 cup	7/8 cup whole milk, 1 1/2 tsp butter OR 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup light cream OR 3/4 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream OR 2/3 cup low-fat or skim milk, 1/3 cup heavy cream
Milk, condensed, sweetened	1 cup	1 cup nonfat dry milk, 1/2 cup boiling water, 2/3 cup sugar, 3 tbsp melted butter (process in blender until smooth)
Milk, evaporated	1 can (12 oz)	12 oz cream OR Whip until smooth: 1 cup nonfat dry milk, 1 3/4 cups warm water. Keep refrigerated.
Milk, regular or low-fat	1 cup	1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water OR nonfat dry milk prepared as directed on package
Milk, skim	1 cup	3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
Milk, sour	1 cup	1 cup sweet milk plus 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
Milk, sweet	1 cup	1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water OR 1 cup reconstituted nonfat dry milk plus 2 tsp butter
Milk, whole	1 cup	1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup water OR 1 cup nonfat milk, 2 1/2 tsp butter OR 1 cup skim milk, 1 tbsp melted butter OR 7/8 cup skim milk, 1/8 cup heavy cream OR 5/8 cup skim milk, 3/8 cup half and half OR 2/3 cup 1% milk, 1/3 cup half and half OR 3/4 cup 2% milk, 1/4 cup half and half OR 1 cup water, 4 tbsp dry whole milk OR 1 cup water plus 1 1/2 tsp butter (in baking) OR 1 cup reconstituted nonfat dry milk plus 2 1/2 tsp butter
Sour Cream	1 cup	1 cup plain whole yogurt, 3 tbsp melted butter OR 3/4 cup buttermilk plus 1/4 cup oil OR 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 tsp lemon juice and 1/3 cup butter or margarine OR 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 cup. of plain yogurt.
Sour Cream (for baking)	1 cup	3/4 cup sour milk or buttermilk, 1/3 cup butter OR 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tsp baking soda OR 1 tbsp lemon juice, 7/8 cup plus 1 tbsp evaporated milk
Sour Cream (for dips)	1 1/4 cups	1 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk (blend in processor) OR 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup milk or water, 1/8 tsp salt (blend in processor) OR 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup milk (blend in processor)
Whipping Cream (whipped)		Frozen (thawed) whipped topping OR Prepared whipped topping mix
Yogurt, plain		Sour cream OR Buttermilk OR Cottage cheese blended until smooth

Eggs
Food	Amount	Substitute
Egg (for baking)	1	1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp water
Egg	1	Mix 2 tbsp of milk with 1/2 tsp baking powder OR 2 egg yolks OR 1 egg white plus 2 tsp oil OR 2 egg whites OR 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute OR 2 egg yolks (for puddings or custard) OR 2 egg yolks plus 1 tbsp water (for bars or cookies)
Egg Substitute	1 egg	2 egg whites plus 1-3 tsp vegetable oil for each yolk omitted OR 1 egg white, 2 1/4 tsp nonfat dry milk powder, 2 tsp vegetable oil
Egg White	1	1 tbsp meringue powder plus 2 tbsp water
Egg Yolks	2 1 large egg yolk	1 whole egg 2 tbsp egg substitute

Fats, Oils and Vinegars
Food	Amount	Substitute
Balsamic Vinegar		Sherry or cider vinegar
Chili Oil	1/4 tsp	1/4 tsp salad oil plus pinch of cayenne
Lard		Shortening
Sesame Oil	1 tbsp	1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds sautéed in 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
Shortening, melted	1 cup	1 cup cooking oil (cooking oil should not be substituted if recipe does not call for melted shortening)
Shortening	1 cup	1 cup minus 2 tbsp lard OR 1 1/8 cups butter or margarine (decrease salt by 1/2 tsp)
Vegetable Oil		Olive oil
Vinegar		Lemon juice
Vinegar, Chinese		Balsamic vinegar
Vinegar, Red Wine (for salad dressing)	4 tbsp	3 tbsp cider vinegar, 1 tbsp red wine
Vinegar, Sherry		Balsamic vinegar

Fruits and Vegetables
Food	Amount	Substitute
Capers		Chopped green olives
Celery	1/2 cup (1 rib)	1/4 cup celery flakes OR 1/2 cup green pepper or fennel bulb
Chile, Scotch Bonnet		Habanero chili
Chile, Serrano		Jalapeño chile
Chives		Scallion greens
Currants, dried		Raisins or chopped dates
Dates, chopped		Dried currants OR Chopped figs OR Chopped prunes OR Chopped raisins
Horseradish	1 tbsp fresh	2 tbsp bottled
Jicama, chopped		Chopped water chestnuts or tart apple
Leeks		Shallots
Lemon or Lime Juice (fresh)		Bottled lemon or lime juice or white vinegar
Lemon or Lime Peel (grated)		Dried lemon or lime peel
Mushrooms, fresh	1 cup cooked sliced 1 lb 1 lb	1 can (4 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained OR 12 oz canned mushrooms OR 3 oz dried mushrooms, reconstituted
Mushrooms, powdered	1 tbsp	3 tbsp whole dried mushrooms OR 4 oz fresh OR 2 oz canned
Onion, fresh	1/4 cup minced	1 tbsp instant minced onion OR 1 tbsp onion flakes OR 1 tsp onion powder
Onion, fresh	1 med-size onion, chopped (2/3 cup)	1 tbsp onion powder OR 1/4 cup instant minced or chopped onion
Onion Juice	2 tbsp	3/4 tsp instant minced onion OR 3/4 tsp onion flakes
Orange	1 medium	6-8 tbsp juice
Orange Peel (fresh, grated)	1 tsp	1 tsp dried orange peel OR 1/2 tsp orange extract OR 2 tbsp orange juice (for flavoring)
Peas, Snow		Sugar snap peas
Pimento	2 tbsp chopped	3 tbsp red bell pepper, chopped
Peppers, Green Bell	1 tbsp dried	3 tbsp fresh fresh green pepper, chopped
Peppers, Red Bell	1 tbsp dried	3 tbsp fresh red bell pepper, chopped OR 2 tbsp pimiento, chopped
Potatoes, mashed	1 lb	1 1/3 cups instant mashed potatoes, prepared
Raisins		Currants, dried cherries, dried cranberries, chopped dates or chopped prunes
Shallots, chopped		Green onions (white part only) OR Onions, dash crushed garlic
Tomatillo		Fresh green tomatoes plus a little lemon juice
Tomato Juice	1 cup	1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water
Tomato Paste	1/2 cup	1 cup tomato sauce cooked uncovered to reduced to 1/2 cup
Tomato Sauce	2 cups	3/4 cup tomato paste plus 1 cup water
Tomato Soup	2 cups	1 cup tomato sauce plus 1/4 cup water
Tomatoes	1 can	2 1/2 cups chopped, peeled fresh tomatoes, simmered about 10 minutes
Tomatoes, chopped	16 oz can	3 fresh medium tomatoes OR 16 oz can stewed tomatoes
Truffles	1 oz	1 oz shiitake mushrooms

Miscellaneous
Food	Amount	Substitute
Bacon, cooked and chopped	1 strip	1 tbsp bacon bits OR Smoked ham OR Canadian bacon
Beer		Nonalcoholic beer, apple cider or beef broth
Bread Crumbs		Finely crushed cracker crumbs, corn flakes or quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
	1/3 cup dry	1 slice bread
	3/4 cup soft	1 slice bread
	1 cup soft	2 slices bread OR 3/4 cup cracker crumbs OR 1 1/3 cups oatmeal (uncooked)
Broth, chicken or beef	1 cup	1 cup boiling water, 1 bouillon cube OR 1 cup boiling water, 1 tsp bouillon crystals
Bulgur, cooked		Cooked couscous or brown rice
Chili Paste		Red pepper flakes, cayenne, or bottled hot sauce
Chili Sauce	1 cup	1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, dash of ground cloves, and dash of allspice OR 1 cup catsup, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, dashes of ground cloves and allspice
Cocktail Sauce	1 1/4 cups	1 cup ketchup or chili sauce, 3 tbsp horseradish, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
Coconut, grated	1 cup	1 1/3 cups coconut, flaked
Coconut Cream		Whipping cream
Coconut Milk	1 cup	1 cup whipping cream plus 1/2 tsp each of coconut extract and granulated sugar OR 1 cup whole or 2% milk OR 3 tbsp cream of coconut, 7/8 cup water or low-fat milk
Cracker Crumbs		Dry bread crumbs
Gelatin, flavored	3 oz pkg prepared	1 tbsp plain gelatin plus 2 cups fruit juice
Honey	1 cup	1 1/4 cups granulated sugar with 1/4 cup water or apple juice OR 7/8 cup buttermilk plus 2 tbsp melted shortening, whipped OR 1 cup corn syrup
Horseradish, bottled	2 tbsp	1 tbsp horseradish, dried, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp water
Horseradish, fresh	1 tbsp	2 tbsp bottled
Ketchup, Catsup	1 cup	1 can tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp white vinegar OR 1 cup chili sauce
Mayonnaise, commercial	1 cup	1 cup cottage cheese (process in blender until smooth) OR 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup plain yogurt OR 1 cup salad dressing OR 1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup yogurt
Mayonnaise, homemade	1 cup	1 cup commercial mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp prepared mustard
Mustard, dry (for wet mixtures)	1 tsp	1 tbsp prepared mustard
Mustard, prepared	1 tbsp	1 tbsp dry mustard, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp water, milk or cream, 1 tsp sugar
Pancake Syrup		1/2 cup brown sugar plus 1 1/2 cup water plus 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch. Cook until slightly thickened.
Pepperoni		Salami
Pie Crust Mix	8 cups	6 1/4 cups flour, 1 tbsp salt, 2 1/2 cups shortening
Red Pepper Sauce	3 or 4 drops	1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
Rice	1 cup regular, uncooked	1 cup uncooked converted rice (3 cups cooked) OR 1 cup uncooked brown rice OR 1 cup uncooked wild rice
Rice	1 cup cooked	1 cup cooked bulgur wheat OR 1 cup cooked pearl barley
Rum	1 tbsp dark rum 5 tbsp light rum	2 tbsp rum extract 1 tbsp rum extract
Salami		Pepperoni
Stock Base, instant	2 tsp	1 bouillon cube
Stock Base, instant	4 tsp dissolved in 1 1/4 cup water	1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed, undiluted bouillon or consummé
Tabasco Sauce	4 drops	18 tsp cayenne OR 1/4 tsp black pepper
Taco Seasoning	1 pkg (1 1/4 oz size)	4 tsp instant minced onion, 2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp cayenne
Tapioca	1 tbsp	1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour OR 2 tbsp pearl tapioca
Tartar Sauce	1/2 cup	6 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp pickle relish
White Sauce	1 cup	10 /4 oz canned cream-style soup (undiluted)
Wine (for cooking)		Apple juice or cider
Wine (for marinade)	1/2 cup	1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp sugar
Wine, Red		Nonalcoholic wine, apple cider, beef broth, tomato juice or water
Wine, Rice		Dry sherry
Wine, White		Nonalcoholic wine, white grape juice, apple juice, apple cider, chicken broth, or water
Worcestershire Sauce	1 tsp	1 tsp bottled steak sauce OR 1 tbsp soy sauce, 4 drops tabasco sauce, 1/8 tsp lemon juice, dash sugar

Healthy Substitutions
Food	Substitute
Avocados	Water chestnuts
Bacon	Low-fat Canadian bacon
Baked Goods	Fat-free baked goods
Biscuits	Fat-free biscuit mixes
Bologna	Chicken or turkey breasts
Brownies	Angel food cake, fruit, gelatin desserts
Cheese	Non-fat or low-fat cheeses, ricotta, cottage cheese
Chips, Corn Chips, Potato Chips	Air-popped popcorn, crackers, vegetable sticks, baked tortilla chips
Chocolate	Chocolate syrup, cocoa, fat-free pudding, light chocolate topping
Chocolate Candy	Jelly beans, hard candy
Coconut Oil	Canola, safflower, sunflower, corn or olive oil
Coffee Creamer	Low-fat or nonfat milk, powdered creamer without tropical oils, powdered nonfat milk
Cookies	Animal crackers, fig bars, gingersnaps, graham crackers, vanilla wafers
Crackers	Fat-free crackers, soda crackers, toasted bread sticks
Cream	Evaporated skim milk
Cream Cheese	Fat-free cream cheese
Cream Sauces	Marinara sauces
Creamy Dressings	Dilute with cucumbers, tomatoes, other vegetables or with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese
Croissants	Baked donut holes
Danish Pastry	Muffins, fat-free pastries
Donut	Muffins, raisin-cinnamon bagel, fat-free pastries
Pastry	Fat-free pastries
Eggs	Egg substitutes, egg whites
French Fries	Baked or mashed potatoes, carrot sticks, oven-baked "fries"
Fried Foods	Baked, broiled, boiled, grilled, microwaved, poached, raw, roasted, sautéed, simmered, or steamed Foods
Granola, Granola Bars	Nutritious cereal, dried fruit or cereal/fruit mix
Gravy	Prepare, refrigerate and skim off fat or use low-fat gravy in jars, mixes, or Worcestershire sauce
Ground Beef	Lean ground
Ham	Turkey ham
Hamburger	Ground chicken or turkey, or low-fat ground beef
Hot Dogs	Low-fat hot dogs, turkey frankfurters
Ice Cream	Frozen diet bars, fat-free frozen dessert, low-fat ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice milk
Lamb	Fish or poultry
Lard	Vegetable oils
Lunch Meats	Low-fat turkey meat or water-packed tuna
Margarine	Fat-free or low-fat margarine or olive oil
Mayonnaise	Fat-free or low-fat mayonnaise
Muffins	Fat-free mixes
Nuts and Seeds	Grape-nuts cereal, popcorn, pretzels
Oil	Applesauce (for baking purposes), applesauce plus skim milk (if oil is only liquid), butter buds (mixed to form a liquid), corn syrup, non-stick cookery, spray
Olives	Pickles
Palm Kernel Oil	Canola, corn, olive, safflower, or sunflower oil
Pastrami	Turkey pastrami
Pie Crust	Graham cracker crust
Pork	Lean pork tenderloin
Ranch Dressing	Make with nonfat or low-fat mayonnaise
Red Meat	Fish, poultry
Salad Dressings	Nonfat salad dressings
Salami	Turkey salami
Sausage	Low-fat sausages
Sausage Pizza	Canadian bacon or vegetarian pizza
Soups	Condensed low-fat, reduced sodium soups
Sour Cream	Fat-free sour cream, nonfat yogurt, sour half & half, sour half & half mixed with low-fat yogurt, low-fat yogurt
Spaghetti Sauce	Prepared low-fat spaghetti sauce
Veal	Fish, poultry
Whipped Cream	Vanilla-flavored nonfat or low-fat yogurt
White Sauces	Tomato sauces
Whole Eggs	Egg whites
Whole Milk	Skim or low-fat milk

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Suggestions to Alleviate a Sore Mouth or Throat | Suggestions to Alleviate Dry Mouth A sore or irritated mouth or throat can be the result of a number of causes: Treatments ...

Food Related Allergies and Intolerances

Food Related Allergies | Food Related Intolerances | Food Labeling Food Related Allergies Allergic reactions in humans are initiated by the immune system through an ...

Food Additives

Benefits | Testing and Approval | Food Coloring Substances added to foods, known collectively as food additives, are an important element in processed foods. Food ...

Food Inspection and Grading

Mandatory Inspection | Quality and Yield Grading Mandatory Inspection An important step in assuring a safe food supply is mandatory inspection by ...

Recipes

Angel Food Cake

Sweet, airy, and delicate, this white sponge cake goes particularly well with a fresh berry sauce.

Strawberry Angel Food Delight

This strawberry delight can be served as salad but is delicious enough to be served as a dessert.

Orange Angel Food Dessert

Fresh citrus flavors and the light textured angel food cake combined with a whipped topping make this dessert a favorite for any event with children or adults.

Glossary Terms

Food Allergy

An adverse reaction in the human body caused by substances in certain foods. Specifically, a food allergy is caused by a response of the immune system to certain food proteins. ...

Food Intolerance

An adverse reaction caused by the inability of the body to digest certain substances in foods. This is different than food allergies, which involve the immune system rather than ...

Food Storage Containers

Food Storage Container A food storage container is used to hold food at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. There are several options available for storing ...

Food Wrap

Many different types of food items are placed into this category that may be provided by being taken directly from a growing plant or may be a processed as a food item ...

Food Scoop

Shovel shaped in design, this utensil is made to easily transfer bits of food and place them into containers or any kitchenware for use as food is being prepared. Typically made ...