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IngredientSubstitute with
allspiceFor 1 teaspoon allspice:

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
almond extractFor 1 teaspoon almond extract:

1 teaspoon amaretto
amarettoFor 1 part amaretto:

1 part almond extract

This mainly works for cooking, and not for most mixed drinks.
aniseFor 1 part anise:

1 part cardamom
anise seedFor 1 part anise seed:

1 part caraway seeds
balsamic vinegarFor 1 part balsamic vinegar:

1 part cider vinegar
beef brothFor 1 part beef broth:

1 part water
1 part beef bouillon cubes

Dissolve cube in boiling water.
bok choyFor 1 part bok choy:

1 part celery
brieFor 1 part brie:

1 part camembert cheese
brown sugarFor 1 cup brown sugar:

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoon molasses
bulgurFor 1 part bulgur:

1 part couscous
butterFor 1 tablespoon butter:

1 tablespoon margarine
buttermilkFor 1 cup buttermilk:

1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup milk

Stir well, and allow the mixture to set for a bit and thicken.
camembert cheeseFor 1 part camembert cheese:

1 part brie
capersFor 1 part capers:

1 part olives
caraway seedsFor 1 part caraway seeds:

1 part anise seed
cayenne pepperFor 1 part cayenne pepper:

1/2 part cayenne pepper sauce
celery saltFor 1 part celery salt:

3/4 part salt
1/4 part celery seed
chervilFor 1 part chervil:

1 part tarragon
chicken brothFor 1 cup chicken broth:

1 cup water
1 whole chicken bouillon cubes

Dissolve cube in boiling water.
cider vinegarFor 1 part cider vinegar:

1 part white vinegar
cinnamonFor 1 part cinnamon:

1/2 part allspice
clovesFor 1 part cloves:

1 part allspice
confectioner's sugarFor 1 part confectioner's sugar:

3/4 part sugar
coriander seedFor 1 part coriander seed:

1 part fennel seeds
corn oilFor 1 tablespoon corn oil:

1 tablespoon canola oil
corn syrupFor 1 part corn syrup:

1 part sugar
1/4 part water
cornstarchFor 1 tablespoon cornstarch:

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For thickening.
cottage cheeseFor 1 cup cottage cheese:

1 cup ricotta cheese
cream cheeseFor 1 part cream cheese:

1 part Neufchatel cheese
cream of tartarFor 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar:

1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
creme de mentheFor 1 part creme de menthe:

1 part spearmint extract

Mix with a little water. Use a few drops of green food coloring if you want the green color. This substitution won't work with mixed drinks.
Creole seasoningFor 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning:

3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
cuminFor 1 part cumin:

1 part chili powder

Mainly for Mexican and Southwestern (US) dishes.
curry powderFor 1 part curry powder:

1 part cumin
1 part turmeric
1 part cayenne pepper
1 part ginger
1 part cardamom
1 part coriander seed
Dijon mustardFor 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard:

1 pinch sugar
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon wine vinegar

Combine all ingredients.
egg(s)For 1 whole egg(s):

1/4 cup egg substitute, liquid
evaporated milkFor 1 part evaporated milk:

1 part light cream
fennel seedsFor 1 part fennel seeds:

1 part anise seed
fettuccineFor 1 part fettuccine:

1 part linguini
five-spice powderFor 5 teaspoon five-spice powder:

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon peppercorn
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon fennel seeds

Ground Szechuan peppercorns are preferred but you can use ground black peppercorns instead.
garam masalaFor 1 teaspoon garam masala:

1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon allspice
garlic saltFor 1 part garlic salt:

1/2 part garlic
goat cheeseFor 1 part goat cheese:

1 part feta cheese
gorgonzola cheeseFor 1 part gorgonzola cheese:

1 part bleu cheese
green onionsFor 1 part green onions:

1 part shallots
half-and-halfFor 1 part half-and-half:

1 part light cream
heavy creamFor 1 part heavy cream:

1 part light cream
honeyFor 1 cup honey:

1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
iceberg lettuceFor 1 part iceberg lettuce:

1 part Romaine lettuce
Italian seasoningFor 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning:

1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
kosher saltFor 1 part kosher salt:

1 part salt
lardFor 1 part lard:

1 part vegetable shortening

This works mainly for baking, but not frying.
leeksFor 1 part leeks:

1 part shallots
lemon juiceFor 1 part lemon juice:

1/2 part white vinegar
lemon pepperFor 1 tablespoon lemon pepper:

1/4 tablespoon onions
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/4 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Use dried thyme and dried, minced onion. Store in an airtight container.
light creamFor 1 part light cream:

1 part half-and-half
lime juiceFor 1 part lime juice:

1 part lemon juice
linguiniFor 1 part linguini:

1 part fettuccine
manchego cheeseFor 1 part manchego cheese:

1 part provolone cheese
margarineFor 1 tablespoon margarine:

1 tablespoon butter
marjoramFor 1 part marjoram:

1 part thyme
Marsala wineFor 1 part Marsala wine:

1 part Madeira wine
mayonnaiseFor 1 part mayonnaise:

1 part yogurt

Works in most recipes.
milkFor 1 cup milk:

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Neufchatel cheeseFor 1 part Neufchatel cheese:

1 part cream cheese
paprikaFor 1 part paprika:

1/3 part cayenne pepper

Be careful! Cayenne pepper is much hotter than paprika.
parmesan cheeseFor 1 part parmesan cheese:

1 part romano cheese
penneFor 1 part penne:

1 part rigatoni
poultry seasoningFor 5 teaspoon poultry seasoning:

1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon savory
rice vinegarFor 1 part rice vinegar:

1 part wine vinegar
ricotta cheeseFor 1 part ricotta cheese:

1 part cottage cheese
romano cheeseFor 1 part romano cheese:

1 part parmesan cheese
rosemaryFor 1 part rosemary:

1 part tarragon
saffronFor 1 part saffron:

1 part turmeric

For color only.
sageFor 1 part sage:

1 part marjoram
savoryFor 1 part savory:

1 part thyme
scallionsFor 1 part scallions:

1 part shallots
shallotsFor 1 part shallots:

1 part green onions
sherryFor 1 part sherry:

1 part vermouth
sherry vinegarFor 1 part sherry vinegar:

1 part balsamic vinegar
simple syrupFor 1 cup simple syrup:

2 cup sugar
1 cup water

Bring water to a boil and dissolve the sugar in the water. Allow to cool before using.
spearmint extractFor 1 part spearmint extract:

2 part creme de menthe

Adjust to taste.
tarragonFor 1 part tarragon:

1 part chervil
tomato juiceFor 1 part tomato juice:

1/2 part water
1/2 part tomato sauce
tomato ketchupFor 1 cup tomato ketchup:

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup tomato sauce
tomato pasteFor 1 part tomato paste:

2 part tomato sauce

Cook tomato sauce to reduce by half.
tomato soupFor 10 3/4 ounce tomato soup:

1/4 cup water
1 cup tomato sauce
tortillasFor 1 whole tortillas:

1 whole taco shells
turmericFor 1 teaspoon turmeric:

1 teaspoon curry powder
vanilla ice creamFor 1 part vanilla ice cream:

1 part frozen yogurt
vegetable oilFor 1 part vegetable oil:

1 part soybean oil
vegetable shorteningFor 1 part vegetable shortening:

1 part lard
vermouthFor 1 part vermouth:

1 part white wine
Worcestershire sauceFor 1 part Worcestershire sauce:

1 part steak sauce
yogurtFor 1 part yogurt:

1 part buttermilk
zitiFor 1 part ziti:

1 part penne
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