Ingredient Substitutions

Don’t let one missing ingredient deter you from creating the dish you’ve had plans to whip up all week. Whether you’re fresh out of eggs or can’t find yeast anywhere, our substitutions guide is here to lend a helping hand. After all, some of the best meals and baked goods are born from a healthy dash of creativity.

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Ingredient Amount Substitute

Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tbsp

1 Tbsp lemon juice

Basil 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp oregano or thyme

Breadcrumbs, Dry 1 cup ¾ cup crushed crackers

Broth, Chicken or Beef 1 cup 1 bouillon cube + 1 cup water

Capers 2 1 olive, pickles (cut to size) or lemon juice (to taste)

Coriander 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp cumin, curry powder or garam masala

Cottage Cheese 1 cup 1 cup ricotta chese

Fennel Seeds ½ tsp ½ tsp anise

Fish Sauce 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp soy sauce, coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce

Mayonnaise 1 cup 1 cup yogurt

Paprika 1 tsp 1 tsp chili powder

Red Wine Vinegar 1 Tbsp 1½ tsp red wine + 1½ tsp vinegar

Rosemary 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp thyme, sage or marjoram

Salt 1 tsp 1 tsp paprika, oregano, nutritional yeast or lemon juice

Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp tamari, coconut aminos or miso paste

Tomato Paste 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp tomato purée

Tomato Sauce 1 cup ½ cup tomato paste + ½ cup water

Vinegar ½ tsp 1 tsp lemon juice

White Wine ¼ cup ¼ cup white wine vinegar + ¼ cup water (or ¼ cup broth)

subheading: Baking:

Ingredient Amount Substitute

Allspice

1 tsp

½ tsp cinnamon + ½ tsp ground cloves

Apple Pie Spice 1 tsp ½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg + ⅛ tsp cardamom

Baking Powder (double acting) 1 tsp ½ tsp cream of tartar + ¼ tsp baking soda

Baking Soda ¼ tsp 1 tsp baking powder

Butter 1 cup ⅞ cup vegetable shortening (or vegetable oil)

Buttermilk 1 cup 1 cup plain yogurt (or 1 cup milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice)

Chocolate, Unsweetened 1 oz 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa + 1 Tbsp melted butter

Cinnamon 1 tsp 1 tsp nutmeg

Cocoa Powder ¼ cup 1 oz (square) unsweetened chocolate

Cornstarch 1 Tbsp 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Eggs 1 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water; let sit for 5 minutes

Flour, All-Purpose 1 cup ⅞ cup whole-wheat flour

Flour, Arrowroot 1½ tsp 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour or 1½ tsp tapioca starch

Flour, Bread 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour

Flour, Cake 1 cup 1 cup - 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour +2 Tbsp cornstarch

Flour, Gluten-Free 1 cup 1 cup blended raw rolled oats

Flour, Pastry 1 cup 1 Tbsp cake flour + 1 cup all-purpose flour

Half-and-Half 1 cup ½ cup whole milk + ½ cup heavy cream

Heavy Cream 1 cup 1 cup whole milk + 1 Tbsp melted butter

Honey 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Molasses 1 cup 1 cup dark corn syrup

Oil ½ cup ½ cup applesauce

Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 tsp ½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp ginger + ⅛ tsp clove + ⅛ tsp nutmeg

Sour Cream 1 cup 1 cup plain yogurt

Sugar, Dark Brown 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar + 2 Tbsp molasses

Sugar, Light Brown 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 Tbsp molasses

Vanilla Extract 1 tsp 1 tsp bourbon or rum

Yeast 1 tsp ½ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp lemon juice

Yogurt 1 cup 1 cup sour cream

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