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{"Allspice": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves"}, "Arrowroot starch": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1 tablespoon flour\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon cornstarch"}, "Baking mix": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup pancake mix"}, "Baking powder": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar\u00a0OR\u00a01/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 cup buttermilk (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/2 cup)"}, "Baking soda": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "4 teaspoons baking powder\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon potassium bicarbonate and 1/3 teaspoon salt.\u00a0NOTE:\u00a0If the recipe calls for an acidic liquid such as sour cream, yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, molasses, or citrus juice, you should replace it with the same amount of whole milk"}, "Beer": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup nonalcoholic beer\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup chicken broth"}, "Brandy": {"amount": "1/4 cup", "substitution": "1 teaspoon imitation brandy extract plus enough water to make 1/4 cup"}, "Bread crumbs": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup cracker crumbs\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup matzo meal\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup ground oats"}, "Broth: beef or chicken": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 bouillon cube plus 1 cup boiling water\u00a0OR\u00a01 tablespoon soy sauce plus enough water to make 1 cup\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup vegetable broth"}, "Brown sugar": {"amount": "1 cup, packed", "substitution": "1 cup white sugar plus 1/4 cup molasses and decrease the liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup white sugar\u00a0OR\u00a01 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar"}, "Butter (salted)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup margarine\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt\u00a0OR\u00a07/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt\u00a0OR\u00a07/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt"}, "Butter (unsalted)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup shortening\u00a0OR\u00a07/8 cup vegetable oil\u00a0OR\u00a07/8 cup lard"}, "Buttermilk": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup yogurt\u00a0OR\u00a01 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup"}, "Cheddar cheese": {"amount": "1 cup shredded", "substitution": "1 cup shredded Colby cheddar\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese"}, "Chervil": {"amount": "1 tablespoon chopped fresh", "substitution": "1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley"}, "Chicken base": {"amount": "1 tablespoon", "substitution": "1 cup canned or homemade chicken broth or stock. Reduce liquid in recipe by 1 cup"}, "Chocolate (semisweet)": {"amount": "1 ounce", "substitution": "1 (1-ounce) square of unsweetened chocolate plus 4 teaspoons sugar\u00a0OR\u00a01 ounce semisweet chocolate chips plus 1 teaspoon shortening"}, "Chocolate (unsweetened)": {"amount": "1 ounce", "substitution": "3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil"}, "Cocoa": {"amount": "1/4 cup", "substitution": "1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate"}, "Condensed cream of mushroom soup": {"amount": "1 (10.75-ounce) can", "substitution": "1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of celery, cream of chicken, or\u00a0golden mushroom soup"}, "Corn syrup": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup honey\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup light treacle syrup"}, "Cottage cheese": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup farmer's cheese\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup ricotta cheese"}, "Cracker crumbs": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup bread crumbs\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup matzo meal OR\u00a01 cup ground oats"}, "Cream (half and half)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "7/8 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon butter"}, "Cream (heavy)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup evaporated milk\u00a0OR\u00a03/4 cup milk plus 1/3 cup butter"}, "Cream (light)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup evaporated milk\u00a0OR\u00a03/4 cup milk plus 3 tablespoons butter"}, "Cream (whipped)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed"}, "Cream of tartar": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar"}, "Cr\u00e8me fraiche": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "Combine 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt. Let stand for 6 hours at room temperature"}, "Egg": {"amount": "1 whole (3 tablespoons or 1.7 oz)", "substitution": "2 1/2 tablespoons of powdered egg substitute plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water\u00a0OR\u00a01/4 cup liquid egg substitute\u00a0OR\u00a01/4 cup silken tofu pureed\u00a0OR\u00a03 tablespoons mayonnaise\u00a0OR\u00a0half a banana mashed with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder\u00a0OR\u00a01 tablespoon powdered flax seed soaked in 3 tablespoons water"}, "Evaporated milk": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup light cream"}, "Farmer's cheese": {"amount": "8 ounces", "substitution": "8 ounces dry cottage cheese\u00a0OR\u00a08 ounces creamed cottage cheese, drained"}, "Fats for baking": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup applesauce\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup fruit puree"}, "Flour: bread": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon wheat gluten"}, "Flour: cake": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons"}, "Flour: self-Rising": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt"}, "Garlic": {"amount": "1 clove", "substitution": "1/8 teaspoon garlic powder\u00a0OR\u00a01/2 teaspoon granulated garlic\u00a0OR\u00a01/2 teaspoon garlic salt, reduce salt in recipe"}, "Gelatin": {"amount": "1 tablespoon, granulated", "substitution": "2 teaspoons agar agar"}, "Ginger (dry)": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger"}, "Ginger (fresh)": {"amount": "1 teaspoon, minced", "substitution": "1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger"}, "Green onion": {"amount": "1/2 cup , chopped", "substitution": "1/2 cup chopped onion\u00a0OR\u00a01/2 cup chopped leek\u00a0OR\u00a01/2 cup chopped shallots"}, "Hazelnuts": {"amount": "1 cup whole", "substitution": "1 cup macadamia nuts\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup almonds"}, "Herbs (fresh)": {"amount": "1 tablespoon chopped fresh", "substitution": "1 teaspoon (chopped or whole leaf) dried herbs"}, "Herring": {"amount": "8 ounces", "substitution": "8 ounces of sardines"}, "Honey": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup corn syrup\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup light treacle syrup"}, "Hot pepper sauce": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus 1 teaspoon vinegar"}, "Lard": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup shortening\u00a0OR\u00a07/8 cup vegetable oil\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup butter"}, "Lemon grass": {"amount": "2 fresh stalks", "substitution": "1 tablespoon lemon zest"}, "Lemon juice": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1/2 teaspoon vinegar\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon white wine\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon lime juice"}, "Lemon zest": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1/2 teaspoon lemon extract\u00a0OR\u00a02 tablespoons lemon juice"}, "Lime juice": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1 teaspoon vinegar\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon white wine\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon lemon juice"}, "Lime zest": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1 teaspoon lemon zest"}, "Macadamia nuts": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup almonds\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup hazelnuts"}, "Mace": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1 teaspoon nutmeg"}, "Margarine": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup butter\u00a0OR\u00a07/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt\u00a0OR\u00a07/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt"}, "Mayonnaise": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup sour cream\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup plain yogurt"}, "Milk (whole)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup soy milk\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup rice milk\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup water or juice\u00a0OR\u00a01/4 cup dry milk powder plus 1 cup water\u00a0OR\u00a02/3 cup evaporated milk plus 1/3 cup water"}, "Mint (fresh)": {"amount": "1/4 cup chopped", "substitution": "1 tablespoon dried mint leaves"}, "Molasses": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "Mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar"}, "Mustard: prepared": {"amount": "1 tablespoon", "substitution": "Mix together 1 tablespoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar"}, "Onion": {"amount": "1 cup, chopped", "substitution": "1 cup chopped green onions\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup chopped shallots\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup chopped leeks\u00a0OR\u00a01/4 cup dried minced onion\u00a0OR\u00a01/4 cup onion powder"}, "Orange juice": {"amount": "1 tablespoon", "substitution": "1 tablespoon other citrus juice"}, "Orange zest": {"amount": "1 tablespoon", "substitution": "1/2 teaspoon orange extract\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon lemon juice"}, "Parmesan cheese": {"amount": "1/2 cup, grated", "substitution": "1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese\u00a0OR\u00a01/2 cup grated Romano cheese"}, "Parsley": {"amount": "1 tablespoon chopped fresh", "substitution": "1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil\u00a0OR\u00a01 teaspoon dried parsley"}, "Pepperoni": {"amount": "1 ounce", "substitution": "1 ounce salami"}, "Raisin": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup dried currants\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup dried cranberries\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup chopped pitted prunes"}, "Rice: white": {"amount": "1 cup, cooked", "substitution": "1 cup cooked barley\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup cooked bulgur\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup cooked brown or wild rice"}, "Ricotta": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup dry cottage cheese\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup silken tofu"}, "Rum": {"amount": "1 tablespoon", "substitution": "1/2 teaspoon rum extract, plus enough water to make 1 tablespoon"}, "Saffron": {"amount": "1/4 teaspoon", "substitution": "1/4 teaspoon turmeric"}, "Salami": {"amount": "1 ounce", "substitution": "1 ounce pepperoni"}, "Semisweet chocolate chips": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup chocolate candies\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup peanut butter or other flavored chips\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup chopped nuts\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup chopped dried fruit"}, "Shallots, chopped": {"amount": "1/2 cup", "substitution": "1/2 cup chopped onion\u00a0OR\u00a01/2 cup chopped leek\u00a0OR\u00a01/2 cup chopped green onion"}, "Shortening": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup butter\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup margarine minus 1/2 teaspoon salt from recipe"}, "Sour cream": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup plain yogurt\u00a0OR\u00a01 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough cream to make 1 cup\u00a0OR\u00a03/4 cup buttermilk mixed with 1/3 cup butter"}, "Sour milk": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice mixed with enough milk to make 1 cup: Let stand 5 minutes to thicken"}, "Soy sauce": {"amount": "1/2 cup", "substitution": "1/4 cup\u00a0Worcestershire sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon water"}, "Stock: beef or chicken": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cube beef or chicken bouillon dissolved in 1 cup water"}, "Sweetened condensed milk": {"amount": "1 (14-ounce) can", "substitution": "3/4 cup white sugar mixed with 1/2 cup water and 1 1/8 cups dry powdered milk: Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes"}, "Vegetable oil (for baking)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup applesauce\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup fruit puree"}, "Vegetable oil (for frying)": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup lard\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup vegetable shortening"}, "Vinegar": {"amount": "1 teaspoon", "substitution": "1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice\u00a0OR\u00a02 teaspoons white wine"}, "White sugar": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup brown sugar\u00a0OR\u00a01 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar\u00a0OR\u00a03/4 cup honey\u00a0OR\u00a03/4 cup corn syrup"}, "Wine": {"amount": "1 cup", "substitution": "1 cup chicken or beef broth\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup fruit juice mixed with 2 teaspoons vinegar\u00a0OR\u00a01 cup water"}, "Yeast: active dry": {"amount": "1 (.25-ounce) package", "substitution": "1 cake compressed yeast\u00a0OR\u00a02 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast\u00a0OR\u00a02 1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast"}}