A

Aioli

• roasted garlic

• mayonnaise

Almond Extract

• vanilla extract (use a little more)

Allspice (1 tsp)

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp ginger + 1/2 tsp cloves

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon +  1/2 tsp  cloves

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1/2 tsp nutmeg + 1/4 tsp cloves

Apple, chopped (1 c)

• 1 c chopped pear + 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Applesauce

• pumpkin puree

• mashed bananas

• sweet potato

Avocado

• peas (for guacamole, puree raw peas in a blender)

• asparagus (for guacamole, cook until tender, chill then puree)

• broccoli (for guacamole, cook until tender, chill, puree in blender)

• artichoke hearts (for salads)

 

B

Bacon

• turkey bacon

• smoked ham

• canadian bacon (less fat)

• pancetta

• smoked sausage

• imitation bacon bits

Baking Mix (3 c  Bisquick)

• 3 c pancake mix

• 3 c biscuit mix

• 3 c flour + 1/3 c powdered milk + 1 Tbsp baking powder + 1 tsp salt + 1/2 c shortening

Baking Powder

• 1/4 tsp baking soda + 5/8 tsp cream of tartar

• 1/3 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

• 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 c buttermilk (reduce liquid in recipe by 1/2 c)

• 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 c yogurt

  (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/2 c)

• 1/4 tsp. baking soda + 1/2 tsp lemon

  juice or vinegar + 1/2 c milk (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/2 c)

Baking Soda

• 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda called for in recipe

Beans, Green

• asparagus

• broccoli

• okra

• wax beans

Beer

• 1 c chicken broth

• 1 c white grape juice

• 1 c apple cider or apple juice

• 1 c water

Beets

• carrots

Biscuit Mix

• 3 c flour + 1/3 c powdered milk + 1 T. baking powder + 1 tsp salt + 1/2 c shortening

• 3 c pancake mix

Blue Cheese

• feta cheese

Blueberries

• red currants

• raisins

• huckleberries

• bananas (in baked goods)

• dates (in baked goods)

Brandy (1/4 c)

• 1/4 c white grape juice

• 1/4 c apple cider or apple juice

• 1/4 water

Breadcrumbs (1 c)

• 1 c crushed cracker crumbs

• 1 c Panko

• 1 c matzo meal

• 1 c crushed cornflakes

• 1 c crushed croutons

• 1 c quick oats

• 1 c crushed potato chips

• 1 c potato flakes

• 1 c crushed rice cakes

• 1 c Grapenuts

Brown Sugar, light (1 c, packed)

• 1 c white sugar + 1/4 c molasses (decrease liquid by 1/4 c)

• 1 c white sugar

• 1 1/4 c powdered sugar

Brown Sugar, dark (1 c, packed)

• 1 c light brown sugar + 1 Tbsp molasses

• 1 c granulated sugar + 2 Tbsp molasses

Butter, salted

• 7/8 to 1 c hydrogenated fat (shortening) + 1/2 tsp. salt

• 7/8 c lard + 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 c margarine

• 7/8 c oil + 1/2 tsp salt

Butter, unsalted

• 1 c shortening

• 7/8 c oil

• 7/8 c lard

Buttermilk (sour milk)

• 1 c milk + 1 Tbsp vinegar (white or cider) or lemon juice (let stand 10 minutes before using)

• 1 c milk + 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 tsp cream of tartar (let stand 10 min. before using)

• 1 c mild-flavored soy milk + 1 T vinegar (white or cider) or lemon juice (let stand 5 min before using)

• 1 c plain yogurt

• 1 c sour cream

• 1 c water + 2 Tbsp buttermilk powder

• 2/3 c plain yogurt + 1/3 c milk

• 1 c sour cream (in baking)

• 1 c molasses (in batters that also call for baking soda)

 

C

Bacon

• turkey bacon

Cake Flour (1 c)

• 1 c minus 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Canola Oil

• vegetable oil

• peanut oil

• cooking spray (for greasing pans)

Capers

• chopped green olives

• chopped dill pickles

Carrots

• parsnip (cooked)

• jicama (raw)

• celery (raw or cooked)

• turnip (cooked)

• broccoli (cooked)

• cauliflower (cooked or raw)

Cayenne Pepper

• jalapeno pepper

• serrano pepper

• cherry pepper

• habanero pepper

Celery

• carrots

• bok choy

• jicama (raw)

Chickpeas

• lima beans

Chili Sauce (1 c)

• 1 c tomato sauce + 1/4 c brown sugar + 2 Tbsp vinegar + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + dash of ground cloves + dash of allspice

Chives

• green onions

Chocolate Chips, semi-sweet

• sweet cooking chocolate

• 1 part unsweetened chocolate + 1/4 part sugar

Chocolate Chips, unsweetened

• 3 Tbsp cocoa powder + 1 Tbsp butter or margarine

• 3 Tbsp carob powder + 2 Tbsp water

Cilantro

• Italian parsley + dash of lemon juice parsley + dash of lemon juice

• celery leaves

• dill

• basil

Cinnamon

• allspice

• nutmeg

Cocktail Sauce

• 1 c ketchup + 1/4 c horseradish + 1 T. lemon juice

Coconut Shavings

• 1 Tbsp grated Brazil nut

• 1 Tbsp grated macadamia nuts

• 1 Tbsp chopped nuts

Coconut Cream, canned

• heavy cream

• whipping cream

Coconut Milk, canned

• 1 c whole milk

• 1 c coconut cream (higher in highly saturated coconut oil)

• 1 c milk + 1/4 tsp coconut extract (much lower in fat)

• 1 c chopped coconut + 1 c hot water or milk; blend at high speed

Coriander Seeds

• caraway seeds

• cumin

Cornflake Crumbs

• breadcrumbs

• panko

• cornmeal

• crushed crackers

• crushed corn chips

• crushed pretzels

Corn Syrup, light (1 c)

• 1 1/4 c granulated sugar + 1/3 c liquid (use water or whatever liquid is called for in the recipe)

• 1 c honey (sweeter)

• 1 c molasses

• 3/4 c light corn syrup + 1/4 c molasses

• 1 c maple-flavored syrup

Cornstarch, for thickening (1 Tbsp)

• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 Tbsp granulated tapioca

• 4 tsp instant tapioca

• 1 Tbsp potato or rice starch

Cottage Cheese

• 1 c farmer’s cheese

• 1 c ricotta cheese (higher in fat)

• 1 c buttermilk cheese

• 1 c tofu

Couscous

• rice

Cracker Crumbs

• dry bread crumbs

• ground oats

• matzo meal

Cranberries Dried

• raisins (not as tart)

• dried currants

• dried cherries

Cream, Half-and-Half (1 c)

• 1/2 c whole milk +1/2 c light cream

• 7/8 c milk + 1 Tbsp butter or margarine

• 1 c evaporated milk, undiluted

• 3 Tbsp oil + enough milk to equal 1 c

• 1/2 c coffee creamer + 1/2 c milk

Cream, Heavy

• 3/4 c milk and 1/3 c butter or margarine

• 1 c light cream

• 2/3 c buttermilk plus 1/3 c oil

• 1 c evaporated skim milk

• 1 c milk

• 1/2 c milk + 1/2 c cottage cheese

• 1 c pureed cottage cheese

  1/2 c ricotta cheese + 1/2 c nonfat yogurt beaten until smooth (cannot be heated)

• 1 c yogurt (do not use in dishes that are heated; it will curdle)

Cream Cheese (1 c)

• 1 c pureed cottage cheese

• 1 c plain yogurt, strained overnight in a cheesecloth

• 1 c Neufchatel (lower in fat and moister)

• 1/2 c ricotta + 1/2 c yogurt

• 3/4 c tofu + 1/4 c margarine + 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 c buttermilk cheese

Cream of Tartar (1 tsp)

• 3 tsp lemon juice

• 3 tsp vinegar

Croutons

• tortilla chips, crumbled

• oyster crackers

• chow mein noodles

• whatever nuts/seeds are in the pantry

Cumin (1 tsp)

• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds

• 1 tsp chili powder

 

D

 

Dates, dried

• raisins

• dried figs

• fresh dates (not as sweet)

Dill Seed

• celery seed

• caraway seed

• dill leaves

 

E

 

Egg (1 large)

• 3 Tbsp mayonnaise

  1/2 tsp baking powder + 1 Tbsp vinegar + 1 Tbsp liquid (in baking)

• 1 egg in every 3 can be replaced with 1 Tbsp cornstarch in baking

• soften 1 Tbsp unflavored gelatin in 3 Tbsp cold water; add 3 tsp boiling water; cool and beat until frothy; add to recipe (reduce other liquid by 2 Tbsp)

• 1/4 c silken tofu, pureed

• 1/2 banana mashed with 1/2 tsp baking powder

Egg Noodles

• linguine

• fettucine

• spaetzle

Egg Roll, wrappers

• phyllo (bake; do not fry)

• rice paper (thinner, makes crispier roll)

Eggplant

• zucchini

• portobello mushroom

• okra

Evaporated Milk

• 1 c light cream

• 1 c half-and-half

 

F

Fennel Seeds

• caraway seed

• anise seed

• dill

• cumin

Feta Cheese

• blue cheese

Fish Sauce

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp light soy sauce

Flour, all-purpose (1 c)

• 1 c + 2 Tbsp cake flour

• 1 1/2 c bread crumbs

• 1 c rolled oats

• 1/3 c cornmeal or soybean flour + 2/3 c all-purpose flour

• 1/2 c cornmeal, bran, rice flour, rye flour, or whole-wheat flour + 1/2 c all-purpose flour

• 3/4 c whole-wheat flour or bran flour and 1/4 c all-purpose flour

• 1 c rye or rice flour

Flour, all-purpose (1 Tbsp, for thickening)

• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch, arrowroot starch, potato starch, or rice starch

• 1 Tbsp granular tapioca

Flour, as a coating or breading 

• cornstarch

• tapioca starch

Flour, wheat

• barley flour (replace up to 1/2 of wheat flour in a recipe)

• buckwheat flour (replace up to 1/2 of wheat flour in a recipe)

• oat flour (makes baked goods moister, chewier, and more crumbly)

• brown rice flour (replace up to 1/4 of any wheat flour in a recipe)

• soy flour (replace up to 1/4 wheat flour in a recipe; increase the liquid; reduce oven temp by 25º)

• wheat germ (replace up to 1/3 of wheat flour in a recipe)

 

G

 

Garlic (1 clove)

• 1/8 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp instant minced garlic

• 1/4 tsp granulated garlic

• 1/2 tsp garlic flakes

• 1/2 to 1 tsp garlic salt (reduce amount salt called for in recipe)

• 1/2 tsp garlic juice

Garlic Salt (3/4 tsp)

• 1 medium-size clove

• 1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic

Golden Syrup

• 2/3 c light corn syrup + 1/3 c molasses

•  1/2 c honey + 1/2 c light or dark corn syrup

• 1/2 c honey + 1/2 c maple syrup

• 1 c light corn syrup

Graham Cracker Crumbs

• 1 1/2 c chopped nuts + 1/8 c sugar

• 1 c chocolate wafer crumbs

• 1 c vanilla wafer crumbs

Grapefruit Juice

• pineapple juice

• orange juice

Grapes

• kiwi
• blueberries

Grapeseed Oil

• corn oil

• soy oil

• sunflower oil

• peanut oil

• safflower oil

Green Onions (1/2 c chopped)

• 1/2 c chopped chives (raw)

• 1/2 c chopped onion

• 1/2 c chopped leek

• 1/2 c chopped shallots

 

H

Hazelnuts

• almonds

• macadamia nuts

• pecans

• walnuts

• Brazil nuts

Herbs, dried (1 Tbsp)

• 1tsp fresh herbs

Hoisin Sauce

• 3/4 c pitted prunes + 2 c water + 1 Tbsp crushed garlic + 1 1/2 Tbsp soy  sauce; simmer for 10 minutes

• 1/4 c soy sauce + 1/4 c plum sauce + 1 tsp flour + dash five-spice powder + dash garlic powder + sugar or honey to taste

• apple butter

• sweet bean sauce (spicier)

Hominy

• dried beans (in stew and soup)

• potatoes

• barley grits

Honey (1 c)

• 1 1/2 c granulated sugar + 1/3 c liquid (use water or liquid called for in recipe)

• 1 c light molasses

• 1 c light or dark corn syrup

• 1 c maple syrup

Honeydew Melon

• cantaloupe

• crenshaw melon

Horseradish

• 2 Tbsp bottled horseradish

• 1 Tbsp wasabi

I

Italian Seasoning

• 1 tsp basil + 1 Tbsp fresh or dried parsley + 1/2 tsp oregano 

J

Jalepeno Peppers

• serrano pepper

• yellow wax chile pepper

• cayenne pepper

• fresno chile pepper

Jicama

• water chestnuts

• turnip

• Jerusalem artichoke

• tart apple

K

Kale

• collard greens

• Swiss chard

• cabbage

• napa cabbage (do not boil)

• mustard greens

• spinach

Kefir

• yogurt (thicker and more tart)

Ketchup (1 c)

• 1 c tomato sauce + 1/2 c sugar + 2 Tbsp vinegar

• 1 c tomato sauce + 1/4 c sugar + 1/4 c vinegar + 1 tsp salt + 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Kidney Beans

• pinto beans

• chili beans

• red beans

Kiwi Fruit

• gooseberries

• papaya

• strawberries

• pears

L

Lard, for frying

• bacon fat

• vegetable oil

• shortening

Lard, in baked goods

• shortening

• vegetable oil

• butter (4 Tbsp lard = 5 Tbsp butter)

• margarine (4 Tbsp lard = 5 Tbsp margarine)

Lemon Juice (1 Tbsp)

• 1 Tbsp bottled lemon juice

  1 Tbsp fresh lime juice

  1 1/2 tsp vinegar

Lemon, Whole 

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice + 2–3 tsp

• lemon zest

• 1 lime

• lemon grass

• grapefruit

Lemon Zest (1 tsp)

• 1/2 tsp lemon extract

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lime zest

Lima Beans

• soybeans

Lime

• lemon (weaker/less acidic, so use more lemon than you would lime)

Lime Zest (1 tsp)

• 1 tsp grated fresh lemon zest

Liquid Smoke

• bacon

• chipotle pepper

M

Mace

• 1 tsp nutmeg (sweeter and milder)

• 1 tsp allspice

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp ginger

• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Maple Syrup

• 1 c maple syrup (reduce liquid in

  recipe by 1/4 c)

• 3/4 c granulated white sugar + 1 tsp pure maple extract

• 1 c granulated white sugar

Margarine (1 c)

• 1 c shortening + 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 c butter

• 7/8 c vegetable oil + 1/2 tsp salt

• 7/8 c lard + 1/2 tsp salt

Mascarpone Cheese (1 c)

• 1 c creme fraiche

• 1 c sour cream

• 8 oz softened cream cheese + 1/2 c whipping cream

• 8 oz softened cream cheese + 1/8 c whipping cream + 1/8 c sour cream; blend until smooth

• 4 oz softened cream cheese + 1/4 c butter + 1/4 c cream; blend to smooth

• 1 c ricotta cheese, blend to smooth

Matzo Meal

• breadcrumbs

• cracker crumbs

Mayonnaise (in dressings) (1 c)

• 1/2 c yogurt + 1/2 c mayonnaise

• 1 c yogurt

• 1 c sour cream

• 1 c cottage cheese pureed in blender

Mayonnaise (as a spread) 

• mustard

• roasted garlic

• aioli

• yogurt

• mashed avocado

Milk, evaporated  

• 1 c liquid whole milk

  1 c regular cream, whipping cream, or heavy cream

Milk, whole  

• 1 c reconstituted non-fat dry milk and 2 tsp butter or margarine

• 2/3 c evaporated milk + 1/3 c water

• 1/2 c condensed milk + 1/2 c water

• 4 Tbsp whole dry milk + 1 c water

• 1 c fruit juice (for use in baking)

• 1 c potato water (for use in baking)

• 1/4 c non-fat dry milk + 2 tsp butter

  or margarine + 7/8 c water

• 1 c soy, almond, or rice milk

• 1 c water + 1 1/2 tsp butter (for baking)

• 1 c buttermilk + 1/2 tsp baking soda (decrease baking powder in recipe by 2 tsp)

Miso (1 Tbsp)  

• 1 tsp soy sauce

Molasses (1 c)  

• 1 c honey, dark corn syrup, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, or barley

• malt syrup

• 1 1/2 c brown sugar

• 3/4 c brown sugar + 1 tsp cream of tartar

• 3/4 c sugar, increase liquid by 5 Tbsp, decrease baking soda by 1/2 tsp and add 2 tsp baking powder to recipe

Mushrooms, cremini 

• white mushrooms

• shiitake mushrooms

• portobello mushrooms

Mushrooms, fresh 

• eggplant

• asparagus

Mushrooms, shiitake 

• cremini mushrooms

• enoki mushrooms

• white mushrooms

• oyster mushrooms

Mushrooms, white 

• cremini mushrooms

• oyster mushrooms (cook faster)

Mustard, dry

• 1 Tbsp prepared mustard

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

Mustard, dijon (1 Tbsp)

• 1 Tbsp dry mustard + 1 tsp water + 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 1 Tbsp mayonnaise + pinch of sugar

Mustard, yellow (1 Tbsp)

• 1 Tbsp dry mustard + 1 tsp water + 1 tsp vinegar + 1 tsp sugar

• mayonnaise (milder flavor)

• prepared horseradish sauce

N

Naan

• flour tortilla

• pita bread

Navy Beans

• great northern beans (larger)

• cannellini beans

• lima beans

Nectarines

• peaches (not as sweet)

• apricots

Nut, chopped

• 1 c similar nuts (your favorite) prepared in the same way

• 1 c rolled oats, browned (in baked products)

O

Oats, rolled

• quick-cooking oats (less chewy, take less time to cook)

• instant oats (less chewy, take less time to cook)

• steel-cut oats (chewier, take longer to cook)

• quinoa flakes

• rye flakes

Oats, steel cut

• rolled oats (less chewy, take less time to cook)

Oil, for sauteing

• melted butter or margarine

• bacon drippings

• melted shortening or lard

Olive oil

• corn oil

• peanut oil

• almond oil (for cold dishes)

Onion (1 small)

• 1/4 c chopped, fresh green onions (cook no longer than 1 minute)

• 11/3 tsp onion salt

• 1–2 Tbsp instant minced onion

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 2 Tbsp dried minced onion

Onion, red

• Spanish onion

• green onion

• sweet onion

Onion flakes (1 Tbsp

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/3 c chopped fresh onion

Orange, whole (1 medium)

• 6–8 Tbsp orange juice + 2–3 Tbsp orange zest

• 1 medium blood orange (less acidic)

• 1 medium mandarin orange

• kumquats

• grapefruit

• pomelo

Orange Juice

• reconstituted frozen orange

• concentrate

• pineapple juice

• grapefruit juice

Orange Zest

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp orange extract

Oreo Cookies

• chocolate graham crackers

• chocolate wafers (for pie crust)

• vanilla wafers (for pie crust)

P

Panko

• breadcrumbs (not as crispy)

• cracker crumbs

Parmesan Cheese, grated

• 1/2 c grated Asiago cheese or grated romano cheese

Parsnip

• carrot

• turnip

• celery root

• sweet potato

Peaches

• nectarines (sweeter)

• papaya

• mango

• apricots

Peanut Butter Chips

• butterscotch chips

• semisweet or milk chocolate chips

Peanuts

• almonds (for nut butter)

• cashews (for stir-fry dishes)

Pearl Barley

• Arborio rice (not as chewy)

• orzo

• farro

• buckwheat

Pears

• apples

• Asian pears

• quinces

• figs

Peas, black-eyed

• split peas

Peas, green

• edamame

• lima beans

Peas, split

• black-eyed peas

• yellow peas

Peas, sugar snap

• asparagus

• carrot

• snow peas

Pecans

• walnuts

Pepper, white

• black pepper

Pepperoni

• salami

Peppers, red bell

• green bell pepper

• orange bell pepper

Peppermint

• fresh mint

Persimmon

• plum

• pumpkin (in baked goods)

Pineapple

• papaya

Pineapple Juice

• orange juice

• grapefruit juice

Pinto Beans

• chili beans

• red kidney beans

Pistachio Nuts

• blanched almonds

• pine nuts

Pita Bread

• flour tortilla

• naan

Plantains

• bananas, underripe

• sweet potato

• potato (especially for frying)

Poblano 

• anaheim chile

• serrano pepper (hotter)

• bell pepper (milder)

• canned chile peppers

Polenta, dry

• cornmeal

• corn grits

Pomegranate Juice

• grenadine

• cranberry juice

Poppy Seeds

• sesame seeds

Potato

• cauliflower (mashed)

• sweet potato

• parsnip

• jicama (mashed or baked)

• Jerusalem artichoke

• rutabaga (mashed or in stew)

Pot Sticker Wrappers

• dumpling wrappers

• egg roll wrappers

• wonton wrappers

Poultry Seasoning (1 1/2 tsp)

• 1/2 tsp ground sage + 1/2 tsp dried thyme + 1/2 tsp dried rosemary

Prosciutto

• country ham

• Black Forest ham

• lean bacon (blanch first in boiling water, drain)

Pumpkin

• hubbard squash

• sweet potato

• acorn squash

• butternut squash

Pumpkin Spice

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp ginger + 1/8 tsp allspice + 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Pumpkin Seeds

• sesame seeds

• sunflower seeds

• squash seeds