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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.
2,105 Questions
What do I add to bittersweet chocolate to make it semi sweet chocolate?
You cannot physically chage it, but you can add sugar, milk, or cream to sweeten it.
What can you add instead of thyme?
Basil, marjoram, oregano, or savory could be used as substitutes for thyme; although the flavor of the finished dish would be somewhat different.
Can you use white or cider vinegar with sherry as a sherry vinegar substitute?
yes because it is a good substitute.
Some pastry recipes, for example, shortcrust, or shortbread, might specify frozen butter or cubed and frozen butter in order to keep the pastry cool while working.
Cutting butter into cubes and freezing it until you've sifted your dry ingredients, and then rubbing it in either by hand or using hand-held beaters (not a processor), and using iced water where water is specified, makes sense in hot, humid climates.
You should also use a cold surface - marble is good - to work on. Before I start making pastry I also put the mixing bowl in the fridge so that it's cold when I begin work.
Avoid using plastic bowls, utensils or work surfaces to make pastry, especially in hot, humid conditions.
Alex bought lemons that were priced at 2 lemons for 18 cents What was the total cost of 5 lemons?
45 cents depending however on what the store charges for a single unit!
What can you use in a recipe instead of nigella seeds?
You can replace nigella seeds with cumin seeds.
What is a substitute for agave nectar?
Maple syrup works fairly well, but is quite expensive. A runny honey may also work.
Can you substitute egg whites for eggs?
Yes, though it may make what you are cooking slightly fluffier and lighter. Also if you are going to do this then you should do 3 egg whites for every 2 eggs.
You should also add a touch more of oil to the recipe. One book recommends one teaspoon of oil for each egg yolk left out. The link below provides a wide number of possible substitutions.
When vanilla is an ingredient is it vanilla sugar or vanilla extract?
Unless specified otherwise vanilla in a recipe is generally vanilla extract.
One cup heavy cream makes how many cups when whipped?
1 cup heavy whipping cream will make 2 cups when whipped.
Be sure to use regular cream, not whippingcream.
Whip till stiff peaks are formed, then stop.
DO NOT over beat, it may separate, and can form a butter-like consistency.
To help keep stiff & hold volume,
add:
~ 3 to 4 tablespoons confectioner's sugar as your beating or
~ 3 to 5+ tablespoons dry vanilla flavored instant pudding as your beating or
~ 2 to 4 tablespoons powdered dry milk
Also, Jello gelatin can be added. I've used 2+ tablespoons flavored Jello dissolved in 3+ tablespoon hot water, stirred well, cooled slightly & beat in just as soft peaks are forming. I use strawberry for Strawberry shortcake, lime for whipped cream on Key Lime pie, orange for Pineapple Upside Down Cake, etc.. Use your imagination. Regular gelatin by Knox makes an excellent, stiff whipped cream. It needs to be spread quickly as it sets up quickly.
olate options in with quark
If the recipe asks for all purpose flour presifted what does that mean?
Sift the all purpose flour before measuring it
If you do not wish to use eggs for bodybuilding is there a substitute?
Really only using the eggs as they are a natural form of protein. There are protein powders out there you can subsitute with.
What can you substitute for kaffir leaves?
affir lime [Citrus hystrix, C. papedia] leaves come from the Kaffir lime tree, a lime tree native to Indonesia. The leaves are highly aromatic and suitable for various Asian cuisines, including thai, Indonesian, Cambodian and Lao cuisines. They are easily recognisable by their emerald-green, doubled sections, which makes them appear as if two leaves are joined together. This article explains ways to use the Kaffir lime leaf.
StepsObtain kaffir lime leaves. If you live in a suitable climate, you may be able to grow your own kaffir lime tree. If not, they can be obtained in both a fresh and a dried form from Asian grocery stores and specialty grocery stores in many countries.
Understand the finer points of kaffir lime leaves usage in cuisine. Kaffir lime leaves may be used fresh or dried, depending on the recipe or usage in question. Some important pointers to consider include:
- The leaves should be used whole when simmering in soup and may be shredded for use in fish cakes or similar dishes. The leaf is rarely eaten; the one exception is when it is shredded extremely finely, such as for Tod Mun (fried fish cake).
- Fresh, tender young leaves should always be the preferred choice for salads; do not use dried kaffir leaves in salad
- The midrib and stalk may be bitter in older leaves; if this bitterness bothers you, tear the leaf and remove these parts for cooking, including simmering.
Use in cuisine. Kaffir lime leaves are perfect for adding flavour to Asian cuisine. They are highly aromatic and add their own elegant flavour to stir-fry, curry, salad and fish cake dishes. Some examples for use include:
- Thai curry dishes and soups, such as Tom Yum
- Indonesian curry dishes
- Thai fish cakes, e.g., Tod Mun and steamed fish dishes, e.g., Haw Moak
- Asian bouquet garni - make up with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and ginger as the bouquet garni ingredients and use to flavour stock
- Krueng - a paste using Kaffir lime leaves as the base
- Flavour rice - When cooking your rice, especially jasmine rice, throw in a few leaves. The flavour will be imparted to the rice.
- Add to a marinade - suitable for chicken, pork or lamb dishes.
- Make a syrup - add a kaffir lime leaf to sugar overnight and use the sugar to make a syrup the next day.
- Add zest to bathtime. Add some fresh leaves to a hot bath. You will need to try this to believe the delightful fragrance that will waft from your bathwater.
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Bruise a few leaves and add to an outdoor citrus-scented potpourri. The scent will linger in the evening air when eating outdoors.
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Freshen up. Use a bruised kaffir lime leaf to rub over your hands. This will freshen them and impart a delicious scent to your skin. Naturally, test a small area of skin for reactions before using this treat regularly.
Dry marsala is a dry, not as sweet alcohol that tastes almost like cream sherry, just a tad less sweet
Can baking soda substitute borax when curing mange for your puppy?
YES!!
I've tried the borax for demodex mange and it seem to irritate her skin. So then I tried baking soda and peroxide and made a paste and put it where needed and it dried them up i guess, and now it's gone!!
One other thing I did aswell is i took my puppy to the beach and let her play in the water because the salt water is healing for skin irritations and that is when i forsure noticed her skin healing up within 24hrs!!
So I take her to the beach twice a week and let the water and sand get all over her, then later on when we get home i rinse her off with water and tab the baking soda and peroxcide paste onto her red areas. Within 24hrs you'll see a huge improvment. I had my 4mnth old pitbull pup have the mange all over her face, chest and her sides, and now it's gone and her hair is growing back!!!
What can be uswhat can you substitute for eggs?
Heavy cream can be used as a substitute for eggs. You can also use some sort of oil as a substitute, but this will depend on what you are making or cooking.
What process could you use to separate lemon seeds from lemon juice in a mixture?
The easiest is to pick them out with a fork. Or use a small cooking strainer, like a tea strainer. There are usually only 2-3 seeds per lemon.
Does 13 cup cream cheese equal 3 ounces?
If you mean one third of a cup, it may. I'd need to measure then weigh. Three ounces equals 90 grams roughly, so just cut or scoop an amount approximating that from whatever package you're dealing with, be it 125g or 250g
What is a good egg noodle subsititute?
Rice Noodles
Go to a Asian or International market and they should have Rice Vermicelli or "Rice Sticks"
Can you substitute dry wine for sweet wine for a recipe?
I would never recommend it
It would depend on the recipe. If the wine is for a sweet dish, then it may be necessary to add a little sugar as well to bring the recipe back into balance. Dry wines may also be higher in acid, and this can be of benefit in some recipes: such as stocks, sauces, risottos and soups as it helps to develop the complexity of other ingredients.
