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Dry Ingredients | Solid Ingredients | Liquid Ingredients | Fat Ingredients There are many ingredients that have special functions in the baking and cooking process. Some functions are critical to the success of the finished product.

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 | Baking Ingredients | Cheese and Dairy Products | Eggs | Fats, Oils and Vinegars | Fruits and Vegetables | Miscellaneous | Healthy Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions Food Amount Substitute Allspice 1 tsp 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.

  White Sauces | Brown Sauces | Tomato Sauces (or Red Sauces) | Egg Yolk and Butter SaucesEgg Yolk and Oil Sauces | Oil and Vinegar Sauces | Flavored Butter Sauces   White Sauces In French cooking, traditional white sauces are one of two types: those made with hot milk added to a white roux (such as Béchamel sauce or Mornay sauce) or sauces made with hot broth or stock added to a white roux (such as Velouté sauce).

  Tomato Sauces | Barbecue Sauces | Hot Sauces | Grill Sauces | Seafood Sauces Tomato Sauces Tomato Paste Tomato paste is made from fresh tomatoes that have been cooked for several hours and then strained.

Ingredient Tips | Preparation TipsCooking & Baking Tips | Miscellaneous Tips There are an endless number of kitchen tips available for you to try. Shown below are some popular tips that will help you in your everyday use of some common baking and cooking ingredients.

Types of Barbecue Sauce | Barbecue Sauce Application Types of Barbecue Sauce The ingredients used for barbecue sauces may vary greatly based on different regions of the United States where particular ingredients are more popular.

Use this alcohol substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you do not want to use alcohol in recipes that call for the use of alcohol. Alcohol Substitutes for Cooking Type of Alcohol Substitute Amaretto Almond extract (1/2 teaspoon extract for 2 tablespoons of Amaretto) or Italian soda syrup.

Salad Dressing Selection | Types of Salad Dressing | How to Dress a Salad A type of sauce that may use mayonnaise or a vinaigrette combined with other ingredients to create a topping or flavoring that can be mixed into salad greens or salad items being prepared.

  England | Spain | Greece | Other Countries and Regions   England Worcestershire Sauce A popular condiment that has a savory flavor and is used to season a wide variety of dishes.

Described below are some of the products (including flour) created directly from rice. Other than a few exceptions, products that are created after the grain has been ground into flour are not described, because they are so numerous.

  Chinese Sauces | Japanese Sauces | Other Asian Sauces   Chinese Sauces Plum Sauce A thick sweet-and-sour Chinese sauce, which is used as a condiment for Asian foods.

Marinating | Marinades | Rubs | Rub Spices and Seasonings Marinating Soaking various cuts of meat in a marinade is a good method for adding flavor as well as helping to tenderize the meat.

Marinating | Marinades | Rubs | Rub Spices and Seasonings Marinating Soaking various cuts of meat in a marinade is a good method for adding flavor as well as helping to tenderize the meat.

Types of Dips | Common Base Ingredients Dips are most often prepared with a mixture of ingredients that complement other foods including raw vegetables, chips, crackers, or toast, which are dipped into the mixture; hence the name, dip.

When preparing fish you want to be sure that the fish is handled properly to ensure it is safe to eat. There are several cooking methods that include baking, frying, and grilling, which all result in a little different taste for the fish when it is done cooking.

See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Preparation | Canning Temperatures and Processing TimesCanning Methods | Canning Safety, Storage, and Tips Canning Supplies | Canning Ingredients Canning is the process used to preserve fruits and vegetables for long term shelf storage.

8 cups cucumbers, sliced to desired thickness 4 cups onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, julienne strips 1 green bell pepper, julienne strips 2 cups white vinegar 4 cups water 4 tsp celery seed 4 tsp mustard seed 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp salt Preparation: Wash cucumbers with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt.

When using substitutions for recipes calling for wine, the final product will not be the intended product but it should still impart great flavor. White Wine Substitutions Red Wine Substitutions Non-alcoholic white wine Non-alcoholic red wine 1/3 cup white grape juice + 1/2 tbsp.

Stovetop Poaching Methods | Microwave Poaching Methods Stovetop Poaching Methods Poaching is one of the most popular methods for cooking eggs. It's quick and easy and results in an egg that is tender and delicious.

Pounding | Commercial Powders | Marinating | Rubs | Barding   Tenderizing makes it possible to purchase less costly beef cuts and still enjoy the tenderness that is usually found only in the more expensive cuts.