Simple Substitutions
When you run out of ingredients (and time!), no need to run to the store. You
easily can modify the recipe with items you may already have in the fridge or
on the shelf:
When the recipe calls for Try this instead
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs 1 teaspoon dried herbs (or 1/2 teaspoon
ground)
3/4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (squeezed from one lemon) 2 tablespoon
bottled lemon juice
Clove of garlic 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms 6-ounce can mushrooms
1 cup chopped celery 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 14.5-ounce can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes,
drained
2 cup tomato or vegetable juice 8-ounce can of Tomato Sauce, mixed with 1 cup
water
1 cup canned chicken broth 1 bouillon cube, mixed with 1 cup water
1 cup buttermilk (in baking) 1 tablespoon lemon juice OR vinegar, mixed with
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream 1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup dried bread crumbs 1 cup crushed saltine crackers or seasoned croutons
Katie
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