How many times do you go to make a recipe and you are missing an ingredient? Here are 10 common ingredients that can be substituted with something else.
- ONE CUP WHOLE MILK: Substitute 3/4 cup skim milk with 1/4 cup half-and-half
- HEAVY CREAM: Substitute equal amount of evaporated milk (good for soups and sauce but not in whipping applications or baking recipes)
- ONE CUP HALF-AND-HALF: Substitute 3/4 cup whole milk with 1/4 cup heavy cream
- ONE CUP BUTTERMILK: Substitute 1 cup whole milk with 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- SOUR CREAM: Substitute equal amount of plain whole milk yogurt
- UNSALTED BUTTER: Substitute equal amount of salted butter, however, remove 1/2 tsp salt from the recipe for every stick of salted butter used
- BUTTER IN BAKING: Substitute one mashed avocado for every stick of butter you need to use for baking
- ONE CUP DRIED BEANS: Substitute 3 cups canned beans
- 1/2 CUP WINE IN COOKING: Substitute 1/2 cup beef broth with 1 tsp red or white wine vinegar
- ONE OUNCE UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE: Substitute 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder with 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Source: Cook’s Kitchen Hacks
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