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Ingredient: Substitute:
1 cup Ocean Spray® Fresh OR Frozen Cranberries 3/4 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries
1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup bread crumbs 1 cup cracker crumbs OR 1 cup matzo meal OR 1 cup ground oats ground in a food processor or blender
1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar + 1/4 cup molasses and decrease the liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup OR 1 cup white sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar OR 3/4 cup honey OR 3/4 cup corn syrup
1 cup corn syrup 1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup honey
1 cup honey 1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup corn syrup
1 cup molasses Mix together 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup butter 1 cup margarine OR 1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or oil for baking 1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree
1 cup margarine 1 cup butter OR 1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening 1 cup butter OR 1 cup margarine minus 1/2 teaspoon salt from recipe
1 cup bread flour 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon wheat gluten
1 cup cake flour 1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons
1 cup self rising flour 1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons 7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (.25-oz.) pkg. yeast 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast OR 2 1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast

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Ingredient: Substitute:
1 oz. (1 square) semisweet chocolate 1 (1 oz.) square of unsweetened chocolate + 4 teaspoons sugar OR 1 oz. semisweet chocolate chips + 1 teaspoon shortening
1 oz. (1 square) unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa + 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil
1/4 cup cocoa 1 (1 oz.) square unsweetened chocolate

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Ingredient: Substitute:
1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar + enough milk to make 1 cup OR 1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup half-and-half 7/8 cup milk + 1 tablespoon butter
1 cup whipped cream 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup whole milk 2/3 cup evaporated milk + 1/3 cup water OR 1/4 cup dry milk powder + 1 cup water
1 cup sour cream 1 cup plain yogurt OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar + enough cream to make 1 cup OR 3/4 cup buttermilk mixed with 1/3 cup butter
1 cup yogurt 1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup buttermilk
1 whole egg (3 tablespoons) Liquid or powdered egg substitute products may be used; note directions on package

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Ingredient: Substitute:
1 tablespoon snipped fresh herbs 1 teaspoon same herb, dried OR 1/4 teaspoon powdered or ground
1 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger (dry) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
1 teaspoon mace 1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon thyme + 1/4 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves
1 tablespoon prepared mustard Mix together 1 tablespoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar
1 medium lemon 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract OR 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 medium orange 1/4 to 1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon orange extract OR 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil OR 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 clove garlic 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic OR 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (reduce salt in recipe)
1 medium onion 2 tablespoons instant chopped or minced or onion flakes OR 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
White wine Equal amount of apple juice or cider
Red Wine Equal amount of beef broth

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Ingredient: Substitute:
1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons flour or 1 1/3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon flour 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch or 2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon tapioca 1 1/2 tablespoons flour

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