For: 1 Tbsp fresh herb
Use: 1/3 to 1/2 tsp dried herb (of the same kind)
For: 1 clove garlic
Use: 1/8 tsp garlic powder
For: 1 egg in baking
Use: 1 tsp cornstarch plus 1/4 cup water
For: 1 whole egg
Use: 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp water
For: 1 cup whole fresh milk
Use: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water, or 1/3 cup dry milk plus 1 cup water
For: 1 cup buttermilk
Use: 1 cup plain yogurt, or 1 cup sour milk (4 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup — let sit for five minutes before using)
For: 1 cup sour cream (in baking)
Use: 7/8 cup buttermilk or sour milk plus 3 Tbsp butter
For: 1 cup sour cream (in salad dressings, casseroles)
Use: 1 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup sour milk plus 1/3 cup butter
For: 1 cup cream
Use: 1/3 cup butter plus 3/4 cup milk
For: 1 cup corn syrup
Use: 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus 1/3 cup water
For: 1 cup brown sugar
Use: 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp molasses
For: 1 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
Use: 1 cup granulated sugar, packed
For: 1 cup margarine or butter (in baking or cooking)
Use: 1 cup hard shortening or 7/8 cup vegetable oil
For: 1 square unsweetened chocolate
Use: 3 Tbsp cocoa plus 1 Tbsp oil
For: 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
Use: 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp sugar
For: 3/4 cup cracker crumbs
Use: 1 cup bread crumbs
For: 1 cup cake flour, sifted
Use: 7/8 cup all purpose flour, sifted (1 cup minus 2 Tbsp)
For: 1 tsp baking powder
Use: 1/3 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tarter, or 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/3 cup sour milk
For: 1 Tbsp cornstarch for thickening
Use: 2 Tbsp flour
For: 1 Tbsp flour for thickening
Use: 1 1/2 tsp corn flour, arrowroot, potato flour, or rice flour; or 2 tsp tapioca
For: 2 Tbsp tapioca for thickening
Use: 3 Tbsp flour
For: House seasoning
Use: Equal parts kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. (This of course will vary from house to house, simply adjust to your tastes!)
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