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1 tbs. Arrowroot- use 2 tbs. all-purpose flour or 1 tbs. cornstarch

Apple pie spice = use ground spices 4 parts cinnamon + 2 parts nutmeg + 1 part cardamom

1 tsp. Baking Powder- use 1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar and 1/4 tsp. baking soda and 1/4 tsp. cornstarch (many store brands contain aluminum)

5 tsp. Brandy- use 1 tsp. Brandy Extract

1 cup reduced fat Buttermilk - use 1 3/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar and 1 cup 2% milk or 1 tbs. vinegar plus enough 2% milk to make 1 cup (let stand 5 minutes before using) or up to 1/4 cup lemon juice and 3/4 cup milk

Bouquet garni equal parts parsley, thyme, and crushed bay leaf

When baking, you can cut down on or omit the amount of butter or margarine used by substituting applesauce. A good rule of thumb is no more than 1 tablespoon of applesauce per 1 cup of flour.

CAKE FLOUR 1 cup of cake flour = 7/8 of a cup all purpose flour

Cilantro=corriander leaf=equal parts parsley & mint, or use parsley add a dash of lemon juice

1 Tablespoon cornstarch = Two Tablespoons flour (I have heard of measuring, but never do it for gravy)

1 Cup Corn Syrup = 3/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water

Two egg yolks = 1 whole egg

condensed milk = evaporated milk NOT SWEETENED CONDENSED

Two Tablespoons flour = 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Five spice powder = equal parts of ground black pepper, star anise (or anise), cinnamon, cloves, and fennel

CAKE FLOUR 1 cup of cake flour = 7/8 of a cup all purpose flour

1 medium size clove Garlic- use 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 tbs. fresh herbs- use 1 tsp. dry leafy herbs

Herbes de Provence - use thyme or make it 4 parts thyme + 4 parts summer savory + 2 parts lavender + 1 part rosemary

Italian seasoning basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme all in equal amounts. ( Watkins uses 13 herbs & spices in their Italian seasoning)

1 tsp. grated orange or Lemon Peel- use 1/2 tsp. dehydrated Lemon or Orange peel

Lemon pepper Combine black pepper, salt, & lemon zest (peel)

Marjoram Use two parts of oregano for three parts of marjoram OR basil OR summer savory

To make your own marshmallow creme (marshmallow fluff ) Gently heat 16 ounces of marshmallows plus 1/4 cup corn syrup in a double boiler, stirring constantly.

1 medium size Onion, chopped (2/3 cup) - use 1 tbs. Onion Powder or 1/4 cup instant Chopped Onion

Onion soup mix One package = 1/4 C instant minced onion + 2 tablespoons bouillon + 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Oregano: use marjoram (very similar, but milder and sweeter; use 1 1/2 times as much) OR thyme OR basil OR summer savory

White pepper = black pepper, it is slightly pungent than white pepper, and will leave black specks in white sauces

To make your own Powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) Mix 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon corn starch in blender until powdery, stirring often

Pickling spice This makes quite a bit 1/4 C each mustard seeds, dill seeds, and coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons each crushed chili peppers and bay leaves, and 1 tablespoon each celery seeds and white peppercorns.

Poultry seasoning Mix equal amounts of dried sage, thyme, and marjoram or oregano. ( or 1/2 marjoram and 1/2 oregano)

Pumpkin pie spice MIX 4 parts cinnamon, 2 parts ginger, 1 part allspice and 1 part nutmeg. or mix equal amounts of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, mace, and cloves.

5 tbs. light rum- use 1 tbs. Rum Extract

Red pepper flakes = crushed red pepper = pizza pepper

Shallots white part of green onions OR onions (1 small onion = 3 shallots) + dash crushed garlic

Superfine sugar (Castor sugar )mix granulated sugar in blender for several minutes

Seafood boil spices = In cheesecloth 3 bay leaves, 1 piece dried ginger (small) , and 1 teaspoon each of black peppercorns, mustard seeds, dill seeds, coriander seeds, whole cloves, and whole allspice.

Seasoning salt Blend 1 Cup salt, 2 1/2 tsp. paprika, 2 tsp. dry mustard, 1 1/2 tsp. dried crushed oregano, 1 tsp. garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp. onion powder. You might need to blend this in the blender for a minute. It is your preference.

SELF RISING FLOUR
3 cups flour
2 TBS. baking powder
1 teas. salt
Sift these ingredients together, thoroughly, approx. 6 times. Store covered, & keep in a cool dry place (refrigerate or freeze). Makes approx. 3 1/8 cups. This should be used within 4 months or 8 months if refrigerated. If using yeast in your recipe, make sure your flour is room temp.

Taco seasoning To make enough for 1 lb of beef, combine 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1/4 tsp. each pepper, cumin, and oregano, and a pinch of crushed red pepper

Turmeric leaves No substitutes, leave this out of recipe

Vanilla sugar make your own: Put a vanilla bean in a pound of granulated sugar for a week.


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