substitutions

Apple pie spice 1 teaspoon Subsitute: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice and dash ground cloves or ginger

Apple pie spice 1 tsp Subsitute: 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon plus 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp. ground allspice, and dash ground cloves or ginger

Bacon,crisp-cooked, crumbles 1 slice Subsitute: 1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces

Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Subsitute: 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Subsitute: 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or red wine vinegar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Bread Crumbs, fine dry 1/4 cup Subsitute: 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs or 1/4 cup cracker crumbs or 1/4 cup cornflake crumbs

Broth, beef or chicken 1 cup Subsitute: 1 teaspoon or 1 cube instant beef or chicken bouillon plus 1 cup hot water

Butter 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup shortening plus 1/4 teaspoon salt if desired

Buttermilk 1 cup Subsitute: 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough mil to make 1 cup (let stand 5 minutes before using) or 1 cup plain yogurt

Cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon Subsitute: 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Chocolate, semisweet 1 ounce Subsitute: 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate pieces or 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate pieces plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoapowder plus 2 teaspoons sugar and 2 teaspoons shortening

Chocolate, sweet baking 4 ounces Subsitute: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons shortening

corn syrup (light) 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup water

Cornstarch (for thickening) 1 tablespoon Subsitute: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Egg 1 whole Subsitute: 2 egg whites, or 2 egg yolks, or 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed

Emeril's Essence (or Bam) Subsitute: 5 Tbsp paprika, 1/4 cup salt, 1 cup garlic powder, 2 tbsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp thyme, 2 tbsp onion powder, 2 tbsp ground pepper, 2 tbsp ground red pepper(cayenne). blend together, store in tightly sealed container in cool dark place for up to 6 months.

flour, cake 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

flour,self-rising 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Garlic 1 clove Subsitute: 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Ginger, grated fresh 1 teaspoon Subsitute: 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Half-and-half or light cream 1 cup Subsitute: 1 tablespoon melted butter or margerine plus enough whole milk to make 1 cup

Herbs, snipped fresh 1 tablespoon Subsitute: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried herb, crushed or 1/2 teasponn ground herb

Molasses 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup honey

Mustard, dry 1 teaspoon Subsitute: 1 tablespoon prepared (in cooked mixtures)

Mustard, prepared Subsitute: 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard plus 2 teaspoons vinegar

Old Bay Seasoning Subsitute: 1 TBS Celery Seed 1 TBS Whole Black Peppercorns 6 BayLeaves 1/2 tsp Whole Cardamom 1/2 tsp Mustard Seed 4 Whole Cloves 1 tsp Sweet Hungarian Paprika1/4 tsp Mace

Onion chopped 1/2 cup Subsitute: 2 tablespoons dried minced onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon Subsitute: 3/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed plus 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or marjoram, crushed

Pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon Subsitute: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Self-Rising Flour Subsitute: use 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder plus 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Sour cream, dairy 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup plain yogurt

Sugar, brown 1 cup packed Subsitute: 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons molasses

Sugar, granulated 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup packed brown sugar or 2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Taco Seasoning Subsitute: 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tea garlic salt, 2 t. onion powder, 1 t paprika, 1 t cumin, 1 t ground oregano and 1 t sugar

Tomato juice 1 cup Subsitute: 1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water

Tomato sauce 2 cups Subsitute: 3/4 cup tomato paste plus 1 cup water

Vanilla bean 1 whole Subsitute: 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Wine, red 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup beef or chicken broth in savory recipes: cranberry juice in desserts

Wine, white 1 cup Subsitute: 1 cup chicken broth in savory recipes: apple or white graphe juice in desserts

Yeast, active dry 1 package Subsitute: about 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast