Questions about possible substitutions for an ingredient. Please indicate the reason for substitution.
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Wheat Flour Vs. wheat gluten
Is it okay to use whole wheat flour instead of vital wheat gluten for a recipe?. Would there be any noticeable flavor and texture changes?
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What is the name of this drink and is there a substitute for the pineapple?
In many cities in the Venezuelan Andes, there is a traditional beverage with the following preparation:
Put a slice/piece of pineapple about two inches per side in a bottle of milk.
Put the milk ...
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Is there anything special about “homogenized” shortening?
I'm interested in trying to make this "water whip" pie crust. Unlike a typical pie crust where lard/butter/shortening is cut into the flour, the shortening is apparently melted and whipped before the ...
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Pulled pork substitute- How do I do it?
I want to emulate pulled pork for my non-pork eating friend (semi-Jewish, read: no pigs, it doesn't have to be technically kosher). What cut of beef would achieve a similar texture? The closest I've ...
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Can I use cornstarch in fondant icing?
Can I use cornstarch instead of gelatin in a fondant icing? If so, what is the needed quantity of cornflour/starch given that the original recipe asks for 1 teaspoon of gelatin?
I want to know ...
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Is there a cholesterol-free substitute for egg noodles?
As the title says, I am looking for noodles that I can use to replace Japanese egg noodles, that are also low in LDL cholesterol.
Can someone please suggest an alternative that is similar to egg ...
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How do you make whole-wheat bread less crumbly? — (Without adding gluten)
I usually make bread with 100% whole wheat flour, but I have never been able to make good sandwich bread that way, because it is does not have a very elastic texture to it.
I have heard of adding ...
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Looking for an Italian cheese similar/identical to the French Brie
I am looking for a an Italian cheese that I can use as substitute to Brie.
It should have the same consistency and creaminess, as well as delicate flavour.
Any suggestion?
EDIT: This question could ...
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can I make a dry ingredient waffle mix with dry egg powder & powdered milk?
I want to make a dry waffle mix that you can store and later just add water to make ready. is it possible to do it with all dry ingredients?
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Subsitutions for Monterey Jack cheese in the UK
At one point in the US I had some Monterey Jack cheese which was tangy and yummy and delicious.
Here in the UK they also sell cheese labelled "Monterey Jack" but it is bland and tasteless and ...
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Vanilla extract vs. Vanilla powder
What is the difference among the vanilla extract and the powdered vanilla?
When I'm making a certain recipe if it required vanilla extract, is it ok to replace it with powder, and what is the ...
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What combination of flours can be used as a substitution to a bread flour?
Following is the list of flours that I can get hold of in India easily:
Whole wheat flour
Semolina flour
Chickpea flour
Maida
Multi grain flour
Corn flour
Rice flour
What can be the combination of ...
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Chili and bell pepper substitute due to allergies?
I recently learned that I am allergic to ALL forms of pepper except black pepper. Bell peppers, chili peppers, etc. I am allergic to and it makes my throat swell up. I have several recipes using ...
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Chia seeds as replacement of oil in bakery
I found that chia seeds mixed with water form a somewhat gelatin mixture that can be used for bakery instead of oil or butter.
I would like to try it but I have no idea if I should replace 1/3 cup of ...
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Flour alternatives for roux
I have recently been diagnosed with celiac, so no wheat flour whatsoever. Also, I am allergic to corn.... I have read that arrowroot would not work in a roux; it is not just the thickening I want, ...
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What can I use in place of Quinoa flour?
What can I use in place of Quinoa flour? The recipe calls for Quinoa flour, but I don't have any.
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How to adjust the ingredients when recipe asks for salted peanuts and unsalted butter while I have the opposite?
The recipe is for cookies. Recipe asks for salted peanuts and unsalted butter while I have the unsalted peanuts and salted butter.
Nutralite Table spread: ...
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What can replace coconut oil in a chocolate cookie coating?
For cookies I cover in chocolate I usually use add coconut oil to the liquefying chocolate to get a smooth mass. However, here it is really hard to get and even big supermarkets usually don't have it.
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Substitute for refined white flour to make fried potato wedges crispy?
I used to make potato wedges using refined flour, using this recipe. Basically refined flour and corn flour is used to provide extra crisp to potato wedges. The parboiled wedges are coated in a ...
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Can I replace rolled oats with instant oats in a cookie recipe?
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/healthy-banana-cookies/
That recipe asks for rolled oats. I don't have them. Can I replace them with these instant oats? How much should be the quantity then?
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What side effects should I expect by replacing cake flour with chickpea flour in all cookie recipes?
Last time I replaced maida with chickpea flour (keeping all other ingredients and their quantities same) in carrot cupcakes.
The only difference I noted was in rising. The cupcakes didn't rise much.
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How can I make yeast- and gluten-free pizza dough?
I'm trying to make a yeast-free, no-gluten pizza dough for a friend who basically can eat neither, but loves pizza. The last try included water, rice flour, olive oil, salt, baking powder and guar ...
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Substitute for pig products [closed]
I don't eat pork for religious reasons, but a lot of recipes use them. What kind of meat is a suitable substitute for pig products? More specifically:
Ground pork
Ham slices
Pork chops
Lard: Do ...
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What is the equivelant of 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in Organic Vanilla Bean Paste, is it teaspoon for teaspoon?
I would like to start using Vanilla bean paste in some of my recipes. I usually use Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract and wondered if the measurement was the same i.e. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract = 1 ...
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What kind of onions for dal?
I'm making dal for the first time and have all of the ingredients below, but I can't decide whether to use white, yellow (vidalia), or red onions. I have all three in stock.
Here are the other ...
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What is a good substitute for ground veal?
I found a great looking recipe that calls for ground veal. What other meats would be a reasonable substitute for flavor and texture for ground veal besides the obvious ground beef? Lamb?
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Replace the potatoes in a corned beef hash with something that isn't starchy?
I am following a low-carb diet, and would like to make corned beef hash at home with left over corned beef brisket. Onions are no problem, but I would prefer to avoid root vegetables, and potatoes in ...
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Replacing Egg Whites for Whole Eggs when baking cookies
I want to make the recipe here: http://www.shutterbean.com/2012/flourless-coconut-chocolate-drops/
This recipe states that you should just use four egg whites. I really, really dont want to waste 4 ...
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Can I substitute marmalade for peach preserves?
I've got a recipe here for fish done with a glaze made of peach preserves that looks pretty tasty. However, some members of my household dislike peach. Citrus is a classic pairing for fish; can I swap ...
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How can I make better eggless scones? [duplicate]
I made chocolate scones using this recipe, using the milk/cream but leaving out the eggs because I'm vegan. The scones didn't come out soft. What might be the reason? Is there any substitute for the ...
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Semolina substitute
I live in Okinawa, Japan, and I've had a hard time finding semolina flour. I enjoy making home made pasta, and was wondering if there was a good substitute for semolina that would help give my pasta ...
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What is a substitute for Poblano Peppers?
I have a recipe that calls for Poblano peppers but our store does not have them. I found this which references using Anaheim Peppers but they don't have those either.
What is a good alternative?
It ...
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Can I replace treacle with molasses in my fruit cake?
I would like to know if replacing treacle with molasses in my fruit cakes will change the texture of the cake and how much molasses can I use in a 2.5 kg. of baked cake?
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How would I susbtitute fresh spinach for frozen?
I have many recipes that call for frozen spinach but only have fresh spinach on hand.
Suppose I have a recipe that calls for, say a 10 oz. package of frozen chopped spinach with the water squeezed ...
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How can I make low sodium (140mg or less per serving) pancakes / waffles?
I work with heart failure patients who have to limit their sodium intake, but still would like to enjoy some of their favorite foods. How can I reduce the sodium (to 140mg or less) in pancakes and ...
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Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar in making fruitcake?
Can I substitute light or dark brown sugar instead of white sugar in making fruitcake?
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Replace cornflour in soup
I used to add cornflour in my chicken sweetcorn soup or chicken and noodle soup for a thicker consistency. But then I stopped using it completely after watching some show on TV that recommended not ...
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Substituting vegetable oil for canola oil
Can you use vegetable oil instead of canola in a party mix recipe using saltine crackers?
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What is the difference between corn flour and corn meal?
I have a recipe that calls for a mix of corn and wheat flours, but my local grocery stores (in the south east US) only carry corn meal.
What is the difference between corn flour and corn meal?
Can ...
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Substitute Quinoa Flour to All-Purpose Flour
If the recipe calls for 1 cup All Purpose Flour, how many cups of Quinoa flour should I use to completely replace All-Purpose flour?
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what to do to make oilless, butterless, eggless cookies?
I am making a cookie dough eggless, butterles and oilless. it is coming out spongy like a cake. what should I do to make no spongy cookies?
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Can quinoa be used instead of flour for cookies?
I use a non-gluten flour combination of:
4 cups brown rice flour
2/3 cup tapioca flour
1/3 cup potato starch
Would it work to use quinoa in this combination as an addition or substitute for all of ...
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Can Rum-balls be made without alcohol?
My wife and I enjoy a recipe for rum-balls that she has made in the past, but we have friends that choose not to consume any alcohol.
Is there any hope for non-alcoholic rum-balls? What could be ...
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How much to reduce salt when using salted butter in place of unsalted butter
I normally don't keep unsalted butter on hand since I use it so seldom. So when a recipe calls for salt and unsalted butter among its ingredients would it be alright to use salted butter and reduce ...
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Oatmeal & Lactose Intolerance
I work as a kitchen aide in an assisted living community. I assist the cooks in some aspects of kitchen prep (mostly non-cooking), but occasionally I help in the actual cooking of food. For breakfast, ...
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What is the purpose of kosher salt in peanut butter? Can it be replaced with something else?
From here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-peanut-butter-recipe/index.html
Ingredients
15 ounces shelled and skinned AB's roasted peanuts, recipe follows
**1 teaspoon ...
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What can I use in place of sherry in a recipe with king prawns, garlic and paprika?
I'm going to try out a recipe containing prawns for the first time. The recipe includes sherry, but I don't want to purchase a bottle of sherry as I don't drink and don't use it for cooking so I fear ...
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How can I make buttermilk? [duplicate]
I have a recipe that calls for 16 ounces of buttermilk...but don't have any. How can I make buttermilk? What is a substitute for buttermilk?
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Is it wise to use an aluminum foil in the microwave? Is there a substitute for the aluminum foil?
I was recently looking up a recipe for quick Chawanmushi and came across a recipe which used aluminum foil in the microwave.
First of all, I thought that aluminum foil, with it's jagged edges would ...
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Substituting almond milk for regular milk in coffee without bitterness
I've tasted my local coffee shop's specialty coffee in which they substitute homemade almond milk for regular milk, and it tastes creamy and smooth. No bitterness.
When I try to recreate this with ...
