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Allspice 1 tsp 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, and 1/4 tsp cloves

Baking mix 1 c. 1 c. pancake mix

Baking powder 1 tsp 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tarter OR 1/4 tsp + 1/2 c. buttermilk

Beer 1 c. 1 c. nonalcoholic beer OR 1 c. chicken broth

Brandy 1/4 c. 1 tsp imitation brandy extract + enough water to make 1/4 c.

Bread crumbs 1 c. 1 c. cracker crumbs OR 1 c. matzo meal OR 1 c. ground oats

Broth(beef/chicken) 1 c. 1 bouillon cube + 1 c. boiling water OR 1 tbsp soy sauce + enough water to make 1 c. OR 1 c. veg broth

Brown sugar 1 c. 1 c. white sugar + 1/4 c. molasses & decrease the liquid in recipe by 1/4 c.

Butter, salted 1 c. 1 c. margarine OR 1 c. shortening + 1/2 tsp salt OR 7/8 cup veg oil + 1/2 tsp salt OR 7/8 cup lard + 1/2 tsp salt

Butter, unsalted 1 c. 1 c. shortening OR 7/8 c. veg oil OR 7/8 c. lard

Buttermilk 1 c. 1 c. yogurt OR 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar + enough milk to make 1 c.

Cheddar cheese 1 c. 1 c. shredded Colby cheddar OR 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Chocolate (semisweet) 1 oz. 1 (1 oz.) square of unsweetened choc + 4 tsp sugar OR 1 oz semisweet choc chips + 1 tsp shortening

Chocolate (unsweet) 1 oz. 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa + 1 tbsp shortening or veg oil

Cocoa 1/4 c. 1 (1-oz.) square unsweetened chocolate

Condensed milk 14 oz. can 3/4 c. white sugar + 1/2 c. water & 1 1/8 c. dry powdered milk: Bring to a boil, stir frequently, about 20 minutes

Corn syrup 1 c. 1 1/4 c. white sugar + 1/3 c. water OR 1 c. honey

Cottage cheese 1 c. 1 c. farmer's cheese OR 1 c. ricotta cheese

Cracker crumbs 1 c. 1 c. bread crumbs OR 1 c. matzo meal OR 1 c. ground oats

Cream of mushroom 10.75 oz can 1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of celery, cream of chicken, OR golden mushroom soup

Cream (half & half) 1 c. 7/8 c. milk + 1 tbsp butter

Cream (heavy) 1 c. 1 c. evaporated milk OR 3/4 c. milk + 1/3 c. butter

Cream (light) 1 c. 1 c. evaporated milk OR 3/4 c. milk + 3 tbsp butter

Cream (whipped) 1 c. 1 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed

Cream cheese 1 c. 1 c. pureed cottage cheese OR 1 c. plain yogurt, strained overnight in a cheesecloth

Cream of tartar 1 tsp. 2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar

Egg 1 1/4 c. liquid egg substitute OR 3 tbsp mayonnaise OR half a banana mashed with 1/2 tsp baking powder

Evaporated milk 1 c. 1 c. light cream

Farmer's cheese 8 oz. 8 ounces dry cottage cheese OR 8 ounces creamed cottage cheese, drained

Flour (for bread) 1 c. 1 c. all-purpose flour + 1 tsp wheat gluten (available at health food stores & some supermarkets)

Flour (for cake) 1 c. 1 c. all-purpose flour minus 2 tbsp

Flour (self-rising) 1 c. 7/8 c. all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder & 1/2 tsp of salt

Garlic 1 clove 1/8 tsp garlic powder OR 1/2 tsp granulated garlic OR 1/2 tsp garlic salt--reduce salt in recipe

Ginger, dry 1 tsp. 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger

Ginger, fresh 1 tsp., minced 1/2 tsp ground dried ginger

Green onion 1/2 c., chopped 1/2 c. chopped onion OR 1/2 c. chopped leek OR 1/2 c. chopped shallots

Hazelnuts 1 c. 1 c. macadamia nuts OR 1 c. almonds

Honey 1 c. 1 1/4 c. white sugar + 1/3 c. water OR 1 c. corn syrup

Hot sauce 1 tsp. 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper + 1 tsp vinegar

Ketchup 1 c. 1 c. tomato sauce + 1 tsp vinegar + 1 tbsp sugar

Lard 1 c. 1 c. shortening OR 7/8 c. veg oil OR 1 c. butter

Lemon juice 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp vinegar OR 1 tsp white wine OR 1 tsp lime juice

Lemon zest 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp lemon extract OR 2 tbsp lemon juice

Lime juice 1 tsp. 1 tsp vinegar OR 1 tsp white wine OR 1 tsp lemon juice

Lime zest 1 tsp. 1 tsp lemon zest

Margarine 1 c. 1 c. shortening + 1/2 tsp salt OR 1 c. butter OR 7/8 c. veg oil + 1/2 tsp salt OR 7/8 c. lard + 1/2 tsp salt

Mayonnaise 1 c. 1 c. sour cream OR 1 c. plain yogurt

Milk 1 c. 1 c. soy milk OR 1 c. water or juice OR 1/4 c. dry milk powder + 1 c. water OR 2/3 c. evaporated milk + 1/3 c. water

Molasses 1 c. Mix 3/4 c. brown sugar & 1 tsp cream of tartar

Mustard 1 tbsp. Mix together 1 tbsp dried mustard, 1 tsp water, 1 tsp vinegar & 1 tsp sugar

Onion, chopped 1 c. 1 c. chopped green onions OR 1/4 c. dried minced onion OR 1/4 c. onion powder

Orange juice 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp other citrus juice

Orange zest 1 tbsp. 1/2 tsp orange extract OR 1 tsp lemon juice

Parm cheese 1 c. 1/2 c. grated Asiago cheese OR 1/2 c. grated Romano cheese

Parsley, chopped 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp chopped fresh chervil OR 1 tsp dried parsley

Pepperoni 1 oz. 1 oz. salami

Raisin 1 c. 1 c. dried currants OR 1 c. dried cranberries OR 1 c. chopped pitted prunes

Rice, cooked 1 c. 1 c. cooked barley OR 1 c. cooked brown or wild rice

Ricotta 1 c. 1 c. dry cottage cheese OR 1 c. silken tofu

Rum 1 tbsp. 1/2 tsp rum extract + enough water to make 1 tbsp

Shallots 1/2 c. 1/2 c. chopped onion OR 1/2 c. chopped leek OR 1/2 c. chopped green onion

Shortening 1 c. 1 c. butter OR 1 c. margarine minus 1/2 tsp salt from recipe

Sour cream 1 c. 1 c. plain yogurt OR 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar + enough cream to make 1 c.

Sour milk 1 c. 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice mixed with enough milk to make 1 c.: Let sit 5 minutes to thicken

Soy sauce 1/2 c. 4 tbsps Worcestershire sauce mixed with 1 tbsp water

Stock(beef/chicken) 1 c. 1 cube beef or chicken bouillon dissolved in 1 c. water

Veg oil (baking) 1 c. 1 c. applesauce OR 1 c. fruit puree

Veg oil (frying) 1 c. 1 c. lard OR 1 c. vegetable shortening

Vinegar 1 tsp. 1 tsp lemon or lime juice OR 2 tsps white wine

White sugar 1 c. 1 c. brown sugar OR 1 1/4 c.s confectioners' sugar OR 3/4 c. honey OR 3/4 c. corn syrup

Wine 1 c. 1 c. chicken or beef broth OR 1 c. fruit juice mixed with 2 tsps vinegar OR 1 c. water

Yeast .25 oz pkg 1 cake compressed yeast OR 2 1/2 tsps active dry yeast OR 2 1/2 tsps rapid rise yeast

Yogurt 1 c. 1 c. sour cream OR 1 c. buttermilk OR 1 c. sour milk