Ingredient Substitutions And Equivalents
Source of Recipe
MoonDragon
List of Ingredients
Ingredient Amount Substitute or Equivalent
Allspice 1 tsp = 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Apples 1 lb = 3 or 4 medium
= 3 c sliced
Apple pie spice 1 tsp = 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp cardamom
Arrowroot starch 1 1/2 tsp = 1 tbsp flour
= 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Asparagus 1 lb = 16 to 20 spears
Baking powder 1 tsp = 1/3 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
= 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 c sour milk or buttermilk (Decrease liquid called for in recipe by 1/2 c.)
= 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice used with sweet milk to make 1/2 c (Decrease liquid called for in recipe by 1/2 c.)
Bananas 1 lb = 3 or 4 medium
= 1 3/4 c mashed
Bay leaf 1 whole = 1/4 tsp crushed
Beans, white 1 lb uncooked = 2 c uncooked
= 6 c cooked
Beans, green 1 lb = 3 c
Beans, kidney 1 lb uncooked = 1 1/2 c uncooked
= 9 c cooked
Beans, lima, dry shelled 1 lb uncooked = 3 c uncooked
= 6 c cooked
Beau Monde 1 tsp = 1 tsp seasoning or seasoned salt
= 1/2 tsp salt
= 1/2 tsp Mei Yen seasoning
Beets without tops 1 lb = 2 c sliced
Blackberries 1 qt = 1 1/4 lb
= 3 to 4 c
Blueberries 1 lb = 2 c
Bread 1 slice dry = 1/3 c dry breadcrumbs
1 slice soft bread = 3/4 c soft breadcrumbs
Broccoli 1 lb = 2 c
Broth, beef or chicken 1 c = 1 bouillon cube dissolved in 1 c boiling water
= 1 envelope powdered broth base dissolved in 1 c boiling water
= 1 1/2 tsp powdered broth base dissolved in 1 c boiling water
Butter 1 c = 7/8 to 1 c hydrogenated fat and 1/2 tsp salt
= 7/8 c lard plus 1/2 tsp salt
= 1 c margarine
Buttermilk (sourmilk) 1 c = 1 c plain yogurt
= 1 c whole or skim milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
= 1 c milk plus 1 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
Brussels sprouts 1 lb = 4 c
Cabbage 1 lb shredded = 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 c
1 lb cooked = 2 c
Carrots 1 lb without tops = 3 c
1 lb shredded = 2 1/2 c
Catsup 1 c = 1 c tomato sauce, 1/4 c brown sugar, and 2 tbsp vinegar (for use in cooking)
Cauliflower 1 lb = 1 1/2 c
Celery 1 lb = 2 bunches
Cheese 1 lb = 4 to 5 c, grated
1 c grated = 4 oz (approximately)
Cherries 1 lb = 2 1/3 c
Chicken 1 1/2 lb boned = 1 c cooked, diced
Chili sauce 1 c = 1 c tomato sauce, 1/4 c brown sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, dash of ground cloves, and dash of allspice
= 1 c catsup, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, dashes of ground cloves and allspice
Chives, finely chopped 2 tsp = 2 tsp green onion tops, finely chopped
Chocolate, chips semisweet 1 oz = 1 oz sweet cooking chocolate
Chocolate, semisweet 1 2/3 oz = 1 oz unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp sugar
6 oz package = 1 c
Chocolate, unsweetened 1 oz or square = 3 tbsp cocoa plus 1 tbsp fat
Cocoa 1/4 c or 4 tbsp = 1 oz (square) unsweetened chocolate (Decrease fat called for in recipe by 1/2 tbsp.)
Coconut 1 lb = 5 c fresh coconut, shredded
Coconut cream 1 c = 1 c whipping cream
Coconut milk 1 c = 1 c whole or 2 milk
Coffee, ground 1 lb = 80 tbsp (makes 40 to 50 c of brewed coffee)
Corn 1 doz ears = 2 1/2 c cooked
Cornmeal, self-rising 1 c = 7/8 c plain, 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt
1 lb = 3 c
Corn syrup 1 c = 7/8 c sugar and 2 tbsp water
= 7/8 c honey (Baked goods will brown more.)
Cornstarch (for thickening) 1 tbsp = 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
= 2 tbsp granular tapioca
Cracker crumbs 3/4 c = 1 c dry bread crumbs
Cranberries 1 lb = 4 c
Cream, heavy
(36% to 40% fat) 1 c = 3/4 c milk and 1/3 c butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking)
= 2 to 2 1/2 c whipped
Cream, light
(18% to 20% fat) 1 c = 3/4 c milk and 3 tbsp butter or margarine (for use in cooking or baking)
= 1 c evaporated milk, undiluted
Cream, whipped
= Chill a 13-oz can of evaporated milk until ice crystals form. Add 1 tsp lemon juice. Whip until stiff.
Dates 1 lb = 2 1/2 c pitted
Dill plant, fresh or dried 3 heads = 1 tbsp dill seed
Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large (3 tbsp) = 3 tbsp and 1 tsp thawed frozen egg
= 2 1/2 tbsp sifted, dry whole egg powder and 2 1/2 tbsp lukewarm water
= 2 yolks and 1 tbsp water (in cookies)
= 2 yolks (in custards, cream fillings, and similar mixture)
= 2 whites as a thickening agent
Eggs, uncooked 1 c = 5 large eggs
= 6 medium eggs
Eggplant, diced, cooked 1 lb = 2 1/2 c
Egg white 1 large (2 tbsp) = 2 tsp thawed frozen egg white
= 2 tbsp sifted, dry egg white powder, and 2 tbsp lukewarm water
1 c = 8 large egg whites
Egg yolk 1 yolk (1 1/2 tbsp) = 3 1/2 tbsp thawed frozen egg yolk
= 2 tbsp sifted, dry egg yolk
1 c = 12 large egg yolks
Flour, all-purpose (for thickening) 1 tbsp = 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch, arrowroot starch, potato starch, or rice starch
= 1 tbsp granular tapioca
= 1 tbsp waxy rice flour
= 2 tbsp browned flour
= 1 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour
= 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour and 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
= 1 tbsp quick-cooking tapioca
Flour, all-purpose 1 c sifted = 1 c and 2 tbsp cake flour
= 1 c rolled oats, crushed
= 1/2 c cornmeal or soybean flour and 2/3 c all-purpose flour
= 1/2 c cornmeal, bran, rice flour, or whole wheat flour and 1/2 c all-purpose flour
= 3/4 c whole wheat flour or bran flour and 1/4 c all-purpose flour
= 1 c rye or rice flour
= 1/4 c soybean flour and 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 lb = 4 c sifted
= 3 1/3 c, unsifted
Flour, cake 1 lb = 4 3/4 c
1 c sifted = 1 c minus 2 tbsp sifted all-purpose flour (7/8 c)
Flour, self-rising 1 c = 1 c minus 2 tsp all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt
Flour, whole wheat 1 lb 3 3/4 c
Note: Substitutes for white flours added to most baked goods will result in a reduced volume and a heavier product. Substitute no more than 1/4 of white flour in a cake to ensure success. In other recipes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for 1/4 to 1/2 of white flour.
Garlic 1 clove, small = 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Garlic salt 1 tsp = 1/8 tsp garlic powder plus 7/8 tsp salt
Gelatin, flavored 3 oz = 1 tbsp plain gelatin and 2 c fruit juice
Ginger 1/8 tsp = 1 tsp candied ginger rinsed in water to remove sugar, then finely cut
= 1 tbsp raw ginger
Grapes 1 lb = 2 c seeded
= 2 1/2 c seedless
Greens, cooked 1 lb = 4 to 6 c
Herbs, fresh 1 tbsp, chopped = 1/2 tsp dried crushed herbs
Honey 1 c = 1 1/4 c sugar and 1/4 c water
Horseradish 1 tbsp = 2 tbsp bottled fresh
Lemon 1 medium = 1 to 3 tbsp juice
= 1 to 2 tsp grated peel
Lemon juice 1 tsp juice = 1/2 tsp vinegar
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp = 1 to 2 tsp grated fresh lemon peel
= grated peel of 1 medium lemon
= 1/2 tsp lemon extract
Lettuce head 1 lb = 6 1/4 c
Leaf 1 lb = 6 1/4 c
Romaine 1 lb = 6 c
Endive 1 lb = 4 1/4 c
Lime 1 medium = 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp juice
Macaroni, 1-inch pieces 2 c uncooked (1/2 lb) = 4 c cooked
= 2 c spaghetti, uncooked
= 4 c noodles, uncooked
= 8 oz any pasta
Maple sugar (grated and packed) 1/2 c = 1 c maple syrup
1 tbsp = 1 tbsp white, granulated sugar
Marshmallows, miniature 1 c = 10 large
Mayonnaise (for use in salads and salad dressings) 1 c = 1/2 c yogurt and 1/2 c mayonnaise
= 1 c sour cream
= 1 c cottage cheese pureed in a blender
Mei Yen seasoning 1 tsp = 1 tsp Beau Monde seasoning
= 1/2 tsp salt
Milk, buttermilk (or sour) 1 c = 1 c plain yogurt
= 1 c minus 1 tbsp sweet milk and 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar (Allow to stand 20 minutes at room temperature.)
= 1 c sweet milk and 1 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
Milk, skim 1 c = 4 to 5 tbsp non-fat dry milk powder and enough water to make 1 c or follow manufacturer's directions
= 1/2 c evaporated milk and 1/2 c water
Milk, sweetened condensed 1 can (about 1 1/3 c) = Heat the following ingredients until sugar and butter are dissolved: 1/3 c plus 2 tbsp evaporated milk, 1 c sugar, and 3 tbsp butter or margarine.
= Add 1 c plus 2 tbsp dry milk to 1/2 c warm water. Mix well. Add 3/4 c sugar and 3 tbsp melted butter or margarine. Stir until smooth.
Milk, whole 1 c = 1 c reconstituted non-fat dry milk (Add 2 tbsp butter or margarine, if desired.)
= 1/2 c evaporated milk and 1/2 c water
= 4 tbsp whole dry milk and 1 c water (or follow manufacturer's directions)
= 1 c fruit juice or 1 c potato water (for use in baking)
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb = 2 to 3 c whole
= 3 oz dried
= 5 c sliced
= 1 10-oz can (8 oz, drained weight)
Mushrooms, canned 4 oz = 2 c sliced fresh
= 6 tbsp whole, dried mushrooms
Mustard, dry 1 tsp = 1 tbsp prepared mustard
Noodles, 1-inch pieces 1 lb = 6 to 8 c uncooked
= 8 c cooked
Okra 1 lb = 2 1/4 c cooked
Onion, fresh 1 small = rehydrate 1 tbsp instant minced onion
Onion powder 1 tbsp = 1 medium onion, chopped
= 4 tbsp fresh chopped onion
Onions 1 lb = 3 large onions
= 2 to 2 1/2 c chopped
Orange 1 medium = 1/3 to 1/2 c juice
= 2 to 3 tbsp grated peel
Orange peel, dried 1 tbsp = 2 to 3 tbsp grated orange peel
= grated peel of 1 medium orange
2 tsp = 1 tsp orange extract
Parsley, dried 1 tsp = 3 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Parsnips 1 lb = 4 medium parsnips
= 2 c cooked
Peaches 1 lb = 4 medium
= 2 c sliced
Pears 1 lb = 4 medium
= 2 1/3 c sliced
Peas, green, in pod 1 lb = 1 c shelled
= 1 c cooked
Peas, black-eyed 1 lb = 2 1/3 c cooked
Pecans 1 lb = 3 1/2 c nut meats
Peppers, green bell 1 tbsp dried = 3 tbsp fresh green pepper, chopped
Peppers, red bell 1 tbsp dried = 3 tbsp fresh red pepper, chopped
= 2 tbsp chopped pimiento
Peppermint, dried 1 tbsp = 1/4 c chopped fresh mint
Pimiento 2 tbsp dried = 1 tbsp dried red bell peppers, rehydrated
= 3 tbsp fresh red bell pepper, chopped
Plums 1 lb = 8 to 20 whole
= 2 c halves
Potatoes, white 1 lb whole cooked, diced, or sliced = 3 medium
= 2 1/4 c
1 lb mashed = 1 3/4 c
Prunes 1 lb = 2 1/4 c pitted
Pumpkin, mashed, cooked 1 lb = 1 c
Pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp = 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp allspice, and 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Radishes 6 oz = 1 1/4 c sliced
Raisins 1 lb = 2 3/4 c
Rennet 1 tablet = 1 tbsp liquid rennet
Rhubarb, fresh 1 lb = 2 c cooked
= 4 to 8 pieces
Rice 1 lb = 6 c cooked
= 2 c uncooked
1 c regular, uncooked = 1 c uncooked converted rice
= 1 c uncooked brown rice
= 1 c uncooked wild rice
= 2 c cooked
Rice, instant 1 to 2 c uncooked = 1 cup cooked
Rutabaga 1 lb = 2 1/2 c cubed
= 2 c cooked
Shortening, melted 1 c = 1 c cooking oil (Do not substitute unless recipe calls for melted shortening.)
Shortening, solid (used in baking) 1 c = 1 c minus 2 tbsp lard (7/8 c)
= 1 1/8 c butter (Decrease salt called for in recipe by 1/2 tsp.)
Sour cream, cultured 1 c = 3/4 c sour milk or buttermilk and 1/3 c butter or margarine
= Blend until smooth: 1/3 c buttermilk, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 c cottage cheese
= 1 c plain yogurt
= 3/4 c milk, 3/4 tsp lemon juice, and 1/3 c butter or margarine
Spaghetti 1 lb = 4 to 5 c 2-inch pieces
= 9 c cooked
Spearmint, dried 1 tbsp = 1/4 c chopped fresh mint
Spinach 1 lb = 4 c fresh
= 1 1/2 c cooked
Squash, summer 1 lb = 1 2/3 c cooked and mashed
Squash, winter 1 lb = 1 c cooked and mashed
Strawberries 1 qt = 4 c sliced
Sugar, brown 1 c firmly packed = 1 c granulated sugar
1 lb = 2 1/4 c firmly packed
Sugar, granulated 1 lb = 2 1/4 c
Sugar, powdered 1 lb = 2 3/4 c
Sugar, granulated 1 tsp = 1/8 tsp noncaloric sweetener solution or follow manufacturer's directions
Sugar, granulated 1 c = 1 1/2 c corn syrup (Decrease liquid called for in recipe by 1/4 c.)
= 1 1/3 c molasses (Decrease liquid called for in recipe by 1/3 c.)
= 1 c powdered sugar
= 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
= 3/4 c honey (Decrease liquid called for in recipe by 1/4 c; for each c of honey in baked goods, add 1/2 tsp soda.)
Sweet potatoes 1 lb = 3 medium
Tapioca, granular 1 tbsp = 2 tbsp pearl tapioca
Tomatoes, fresh 1 lb = 3 to 4 small
2 c chopped = 1 16-oz can (may need to drain)
juice 1 c = 1/2 c tomato sauce and 1/2 c water
Turnips 1 lb = 3 medium turnips
= 2 c cooked
Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp = 1 tsp bottled steak sauce
Yeast, active 1 tsp = cake yeast, compressed
dry = 1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
Yogurt, plain 1 c = 1 c buttermilk
= 1 c cottage cheese blended until smooth
= 1 c sour cream
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Equivalent Measures
This Much Equals This Much This Much Equals This Much
1 gallon 4 quarts 3/8 cup 6 tablespoons
1 quart 2 pints 1/3 cup 5 1/3 tablespoons
1 pint 2 cups 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons
1 bushel 4 pecks 1/8 cup 2 tablespoons
1 peck 8 quarts 1/16 cup 1 tablespoon
1 cup 16 tablespoons 1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons
7/8 cup 14 tablespoons or 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons 3/4 tablespoon 2 1/4 teaspoons
3/4 cup 12 tablespoons 2/3 tablespoon 2 teaspoons
2/3 cup 10 2/3 tablespoons 1/2 tablespoon 1 1/2 teaspoons
5/8 cup 10 tablespoons 1/3 tablespoon 1 teaspoon
1/2 cup 8 tablespoons 1/4 tablespoon 3/4 teaspoon
Pinch or dash 1/16 teaspoon
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c = cup lb = pound oz = ounce fl oz = fluid ounce
qt = quart tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon
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