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Ingredient Substitutions

If you don't have something you need to complete your recipe, there just might be something here you can substitute. Kitchen tricks and short cuts abound in this category.

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Can you use vinegar instead of lemon juice to clean the microwave?

It depends on how you are planning to use it. Microwaving the vinegar is not recommended, as vinegar is expensive; microwaving a cup of water and then wiping can remove dirt inside a microwave cheaply.

Moistening a cloth with vinegar and wiping the microwave may or may not work; vinegar works well on removing limescale, but that is an alkaline residue, so vinegar reacts with it. If I were you I would stick to recognised cleaning products or the cup of water method mentioned above.

Can horses have maple syrup?

Yes, they love eating it. It should be fed only as a supplement, like as a means to encourage them to eat a strange feed, or as part of a protein block. It shouldn't be fed straight like hay or grass since it is very rich to cattle and could cause them digestive problems like bloat or acidosis.

What nondairy and nonsoy alternative is there to yogurt in a baking recipe?

Try using rice milk, but less of it than the amount suggested for the yogurt - just enough to acieve the right consistancy.

The easiest option would actually be to find a recipe that does not involve yogurt, since there is not a really good non-dairy non-soy substitute. (Since dairy has certain properties; acidic, slightly fatty, etc... is it really suited to recipes in a way that is not matched by dairy alternatives. I've tried cooking with soy milk and the results just are not the same; goods come out far paler and do not rise as much.)

What are the ingredients of Almond Extract?

Found at:Most almond extract doesn't come from almonds. Most commercial "pure almond extracts" are actually made from the kernels of peach or apricot pits. These kernels have the same flavor compounds as almond oil but they are less expensive to obtain and process. Similar compounds can be derived synthetically in labs or from cassia (a plant with a flavor similar to cinnamon). ... The compounds released from peach and apricot pits are bioidentical to those in almond. . . .

Can pomelo be a substitute for kerosene?

Well, fruit can be fermented into alcohol, which would burn in a lamp. I'm not sure if it's practical to use it for aircraft fuel.

Why must care be taken not to substitute cedar wood oil with another oil when making microscopic observations?

Cedar wood oil was the standard of microscopic observations in the 1940s, but its numerous disadvantages including yellowing with age and potentially damaging acidity prompted scientists to find a better substitute. Today, synthetic oils are used during these observations.

Can you substitute bran flakes for unprocessed bran?

As long as you crushed or ground the flakes so that you had close to the same volume.

What would you substitute Kirschwasser with in cheese fondue?

Kirshwasser is a type of brandy, so you can substitute with any brandy or just leave it out, it is not an essential ingredient, just adds a bit of extra luxury and richness..

Does 25millilitres weigh the same as 25milligrams?

Milliliter is a measure of volume. Milligram is a measure of mass. 25 mL doesn't have a weight on its own - it depends on what you have 25 mL of.

What is rusk flour?

A rusk is a biscuit such as Zwiebach made from sliced yeast bread, then baked until it is brown and dry. Rusk flour is pulverized rusk. Rusk flour is also a term used to describe browned bread crumbs and it is savory rather than sweet.

Can you use oil istead of buuter in cookies?

Yep, but shortening or lard will work better, if using oil reduce other liquids by about 1/2 the oil used. Results will be different than if using a "short" fat.

What is healthier between pure maple syrup or artificail maple syrup?

Both pure maple syrup and table syrups are predominantly sugar, however maple syrup is made simply by boiling down sap of maple trees. Pure maple syrup does not contain any thickening agents, artificial colors or flavors, or preservatives. In terms of nutrition, pure maple syrup does contain higher levels some nutrients, and some antioxidant compounds, and has a slightly lower caloric content than most table syrups.

How do you make an egg launcher without using compressed air?

Consider a slingshot design. Rubber surgical tubing with a leather sling or pouch to hold the egg. If you don't want the egg to break on landing, make sure the slingshot will accomodate a protective package for the egg. Or you could consider using a mouse trap and taping a spoon to it!!!!!!It worls Great!

Can you use real butter as a substitute for imitation butter flavoring?

Real butter can be used instead of imitation butter flavoring. Imitation butter flavoring is typically used instead of real butter when people have health issues that make the consumption of butter bad for them.

Can you take powder milk on airplane?

Yes, that is not a problem.

I bring big bags of protein powder that I mix with water on the airplane to make a protein shake. I travel about 5 times a year and it's never been a problem.

What can I use instead of fromage frais in a cheesecake?

Although there's nothing quite like real fromage frais, low fat (not non-fat) cream cheese or a smooth blend of cottage cheese and yogurt will work in some recipes.