| Out of This? | Try using this instead. |
| allspice - 1 teaspoon | 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
| baking mix, such as Bisquick® - 1 cup | 1 cup flour + 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/2 teaspoon salt + 3 tablespoons solid shortening (such as Crisco®) |
| baking powder | 1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar. |
| bread crumbs - 1 cup | 3/4 cup cracker crumbs. |
| bread crumbs, seasoned - 1 cup | 1 cup plain bread crumbs + 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese + 2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning + 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder. |
| chicken or beef broth | 1 cup hot water + 1 teaspoon instant bouillon granules or 1 bouillon cube. |
| brown sugar - 1 cup | 3/4 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup molasses |
| butter | an equal amount of regular margarine. Do not use lowfat spread or light margarine for baking. |
| buttermilk - 1 cup | 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice + enough milk to equal 1 cup |
chocolate, semi-sweet
1 square (1 oz.) | 3 tablespoons chocolate morsels; or 1 square (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate + 1 tablespoon sugar. |
chocolate, unsweetened
1 square (1 oz.) | 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa + 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil. |
| cocktail sauce - 1 cup | 1 cup ketchup + 2 tablespoons horseradish
(or to taste) |
| Confectioners' sugar | 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Process in a blender until powdery. |
| cornstarch - 1 tablespoon | 2 tablespoons flour |
| corn syrup | Dissolve 3/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup hot water. Cool to room temperature before using. |
| cream - 1 cup | 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter or 1 use cup evaporated milk |
| 1 egg | 1/4 cup egg substitute |
| flour, self-rising - 1 cup | 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/2 teaspoon salt. |
| garlic, 1 clove minced | 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dry minced garlic; or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder. |
| honey - 1 cup | 1-1/4 cups sugar + 1/3 cup water |
| Italian seasoning | 1 teaspoon oregano + 1 teaspoon basil + 1 teaspoon sage. |
| ketchup ( to use in a recipe) - 1 cup | 1 cup tomato sauce + 1/4 cup sugar + 2 tablespoons vinegar |
| lemon juice - 1 teaspoon | 1/2 teaspoon vinegar |
| milk, whole - 1 cup | 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water |
| molasses - 1 cup | 1 cup honey | |
| mustard, dry - 1 teaspoon | 1 tablespoon prepared mustard. |
| oil - 1 cup | 1 cup melted solid shortening or 1 cup melted margarine |
| onion - 1 cup chopped | 1/4 cup dry minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder | |
| pumpkin pie spice - 1 teaspoon | 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ginger + 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg +1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. |
| ricotta cheese - 1 cup | 1 cup cottage cheese + 1 tablespoon skim milk |
| self-rising flour - 1 cup | 2 tsp. baking powder + 1/4 tsp. salt + enough all purpose flour to equal 1 cup |
| shortening - 1 cup | 1 cup butter or margarine. |
| sour cream - 1 cup | 1 cup plain yogurt; or 1 tablespoon lemon juice + enough evaporated milk to equal 1 cup. |
| tapioca, as a thickener - 1 tablespoon | 3 tablespoons flour |
| tartar sauce - 1/2 cup | 6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing + 2 tablespoons pickle relish |
| tomato puree - 1 cup | 2 tablespoons tomato paste + enough tomato sauce to equal 1 cup |
| tomato sauce - 1 cup | 1 can(3 oz) tomato paste + 1/2 cup water |
| tomatoes, canned - 1 cup | Simmer 1-1/3 cups fresh tomatoes wedges for 10 minutes |
| vinegar - 1 teaspoon | 2 teaspoons lemon juice. |
| whipped cream | Prepare whipped topping mix or use frozen whipped topping such as Cool Whip® |
| wine | 1/2 cup grape juice |
| yogurt, plain (in a recipe) | Use an equal amount of sour cream |
