Substitutes and Measures Used in Cooking and Recipes

Substitutes For Recipes

When Recipe calls for	You May Use
1 sq. unsweetened chocolate	3 tbs unsweetened cocoa + 1tbls margerine
1 cup milk	1/2 cup evaporated milk+ 1/2 cup water
1 clove garlic	1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp lemon juice	1/4 tsp vinegar
2 cups tomato sauce	3/4 cup tomato paste+1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion	1 tbs instant minced
1 cup buttermilk	1 tbs vinegar + enough milk to make 1 cup
1 tsp baking powder	1/4 tsp baking soda+1/2 tsp cream of tartar+1/4 tsp cornstarch
2 tbs flour for thickening	1 tbs cornstarch
1 cup brown sugar	1 cup sugar +2 tbs mollasses
When the Recipe Calls For	You Will Need
2 cups canned tomatoes	16 oz can
2 tbs lemon juice	1 medium lemon
2 cups sliced strawberries	1 pint
1 cup bread cubes	2 slices bread
1 cup egg whites	6 large eggs
1 cup chopped onion	1 large onion
1 cup raw potatoes	1 med.to large potato
2 cups shredded cheese	8 oz cheese