Substitution

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a recipe only to find out you are missing a key ingredient ? Well don't be caught without an important ingredient again, here are some emergency substitutions that can help you out.

Apple Pie Spice 1 TSP

1/2 TSP ground cinnamon, 1/4 TSP ground nutmeg, 1/8 TSP ground allspice, and a dash of cloves or ginger

Baking Powder, 1 TSP

1/2 TSP Cream of Tartar plus 1/4 TSP TSP Baking Soda

Butter Milk, 1/4 Cup

1 TBLS Lemon juice or vinegar combined with 1 Cup of Milk let stand for 5 minutes before using

( This substitute is one of my favorites, it is handy and saves on calories)

Cajun Spice, 1 TBLS

Combine 1/2 TSP of White pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground red pepper, paprika, and black pepper (This mix is sodium free, unlike most store bought creole mixes)

Corn Syrup, 1 Cup

1 Cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 Cup water

Lemon Juice 1 TSP

1/2 TSP Vinegar

Poultry Seasoning, 1 TSP

3/4 TSP dried sage, crushed plus 1/4 TSP dried thyme or marjoram

Tomato Juice, 1 Cup

1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce plus 1/2 Water

Tomato Sauce, 2 Cups

3/4 Cup Tomato Paste plus 1 Cup Water

Italian Meatballs and Sauce

This is a great dish served over a bed of pasta or as a sandwich on a nice crusty baguette or Italian bread and top with provolone cheese.

Sauce

2 28 oz Cans Crushed Tomatoes

1 Can Tomato Paste

2 Gloves Garlic, Minced

3/4 Cup Onion, Finely Chopped

1 TBLS Spoon Olive Oil

1 TSP Sugar

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Meatballs

2 LBS Lean Ground Beef

1 Beaten Egg

2 TBLS Worcestershire Sauce

3/4 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs

1/4 Cup Onion, Finely Chopped

1/4 Cup Graded Parmesan Cheese

1 TBLS Onion Powder

1 TBLS Garlic Powder

2 TBLS Fresh Italian Parsley, Finely Chopped

Sauce

1. In a small saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes

until soften. Add garlic continue sauteing for 1-2 minutes, be sure not to over cook garlic.

In a crock-pot add remaining sauce ingredients mix well add onion and garlic mixture to

crock-pot. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl add all ingredients for meatballs, mix well shape into small balls and

add to sauce. Cook in crock-pot on low for 8-10 hours.