cooking tips

october 99

Have you ever started to make a new recipe, or a favorite family dish, and find that you're missing or have run out of an ingredient? We certainly have! Don't despair! Here's a handy list of emergency substitutions to refer to when the occasion arises. IF YOU DON'T HAVE SUBSTITUTE 1 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda PLUS 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk to replace 1/2 cup of the liquid called for in the recipe 1 tablespoon brandy 1/4 teaspoon brandy extract PLUS 1 tablespoon water 1 cup cake flour 1 cup MINUS 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon honey 4 teaspoons granulated sugar PLUS 1/2 tablespoon water 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder PLUS 1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar PLUS 1 cup 1% low fat milk (let stand 5 minutes before using) 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 tablespoon finely minced scallion tops 1 cup half & half 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 1 13 ounce can evaporated milk (chilled for 12 hours), PLUS 1 tablespoon lemon juice, then whip until stiff. 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar 1 whole egg 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute 1 fresh egg white 2 tablespoons refrigerated or thawed frozen egg whites OR 2 teaspoons dried egg white powder PLUS 2 tablespoons lukewarm water 2 cups tomato sauce 3/4 cup tomato paste PLUS 1 cup water 1 three-ounce packaged flavored jello with sugar 1 tablespoon plain gelatin PLUS 2 cups fruit juice 1 clove garlic 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or instant minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh herbs 1 teaspoon crushed dried 1 small onion 1 teaspoon onion powder OR 1 tablespoon minced dried onion, dehydrated 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (peel) 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vinegar 1 cup nuts 1 cup rolled oats, toasted 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon rum 3/4 teaspoon rum extract PLUS 1 tablespoon water 1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup tomato sauce PLUS 1/2 cup water 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped 1 tablespoon vanilla extract