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