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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.
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.
Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity.
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A - Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount
Equivalents
Alfalfa Sprouts
1 lb.
Oil Extraction Methods | Types of Edible Liquid FatsOlive Oil Basics | Types of Olive Oil
Oil Extraction Methods
There are numerous edible oils obtained from plant sources that are used for hundreds of culinary, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products.
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.
See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Vegetables and Fruits | Canning PreparationCanning Methods | Canning Safety, Storage, and Tips
Canning - Food Acidity | Canning - Temperatures and Processing Time
The temperatures and processing times used when canning vegetables and fruit are determined by many factors.
Steaks and burgers are not the only foods to enjoy on the grill. Add grilled fruits and vegetables to your next cookout menu. Grilling fruit brings out its natural sweetness and the flavor of the grilled vegetables is enhanced when they are lightly charred.
Antioxidant is a classification of several organic substances. The organic substances include, but are not limited to, vitamins C, E, and A; a mineral called selenium; and a group of organic substances known as carotenoids (i.
Today's trend is to cook stuffing separately from turkey, the reason being safety and speed. Stuffing must reach a temperature of 165ยบ F to kill harmful bacteria. By the time enough heat has reached the stuffing to render it safe, the turkey can be overcooked.
There are many cake filling types that you can select to add to your cake to give it more flavor and interest. A cake with a filling always seems to attract attention and most often someone will select a filled cake over a plain cake because they know the filling will provide extra flavor.
How to Make Stuffing
Ingredients | Prepare | Cooking | Other Meats | Safety | Tips
Stuffing is a side dish commonly associated with turkey and Thanksgiving but it can also be enjoyed throughout the year and with many types of meat.
Festival Breads
Traditionally, festival breads were prepared to denote a special observance of religious or national importance. Some breads were made only once a year, while others were baked weekly, however many of the once-a-year breads are now being offered year round by a greater number of commercial bakers.
Braising | Stewing
Braising and stewing involve the slow cooking of meat in a liquid. This technique tenderizes and softens firm or tough cuts and allows for rich and subtle blending of the meat flavors with those of the liquid and seasonings.
Broccoli
A vegetable consisting of dark green clusters of buds, known as florets, which grow on branching arms that connect to a thick leafy stalk. Broccoli is harvested before the buds begin to blossom.
Mushroom Preparation | Mushroom Cooking Tips
Mushrooms
The mushroom is just one of a very large, diverse group of organisms called fungi. It is similar to a plant but lacks chlorophyll, so they cannot produce food for themselves through photosynthesis.
Cake frosting types, cupcake frosting types, and cookie frosting types contain some of the same types of frosting. Cake frosting types include more varieties than cookies frosting types but cupcakes can generally use the same types as cakes.
See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Vegetables and Fruits | Canning PreparationCanning Temperatures and Processing Times | Canning Methods
Canning Safety | Canning Storage | Canning Tips
Canning Safety
Testing Jars for Proper Seal | Miscellaneous Canning Safety
Testing Jars for Proper Seal
After the jars have cooled for 12 to 24 hours, they need to be check for a proper seal before they can be stored.
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.
Ham is usually served on the holidays, so be sure to read our tips to learn how to cook and bake the perfect ham for your guests. There are many ham glaze recipes that can be used to enhance the flavor of ham and there are many different methods of cooking ham that can be used. When you end up with excess ham after a meal there are many leftover ham recipes that you can make to use up the leftovers.