Kitchen Substitutions

Have you ever starting making something in the kitchen and then realized you don't have all the right ingredients you need? I think maybe we've all done that at one time or another.

Before you make a fast trip to the store to get what you need,  I've compiled a list of common substitutions that might help.

• 1 cup buttermilk = 1 or 2 Tbsps. lemon juice or or vinegar + enough milk to make 1 cup
• 1 Tbsp. fresh herbs = 1 tsp. dried herbs
• 1 cup brown sugar = 1 cup white sugar plus 2 Tbsp. molasses
• 1 tablespoon of dried minced onion = 1/4 cup raw minced onion
• 1 cup yogurt = 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 t. Allspice  = 1/2 t. ground cinnamon, & 1/2 t. ground cloves
• 1 t. Baking Powder = 1/4 t. Baking soda & 5/8 t. cream of tartar
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs = 3/4 cup cracker crumbs
• 1 cup honey = 1-1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water
• 1 t. Pumpkin Pie Spice = 1/2 t. ground cinn., 1/4 t. ground ginger, 1/8 t. allspice, 1/8 t. nutmeg
• 1 cup sour cream = 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar = 1 cup fine sugar + 1 T. cornstarch
• 1 cup tomato juice = 1/2 cup tomato sauce + 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup white wine = 1 cup apple or white grape juice
• 1 clove garlic = 1/8 tsp garlic powder or 1/4 tsp instant minced garlic
• 1 T. chopped fresh herbs = 3/4 to 1 t. dried herbs
• 1 T. yellow mustard = 1 t. ground mustard

Enjoy your weekend!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.com