Questions about possible substitutions for an ingredient. Please indicate the reason for substitution.
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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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What can be used as a substitute for tomato sauce in typical italian dishes?
I have a friend that has developed an allergy or sensitivity of some kind to tomato sauce in foods. She has been craving pizza, pasta, and lasagna for a while now and I've been searching for a way to ...
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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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What is a suitable Low carb rice alternative?
For the first time since i started dieting, I'm making a stir fry dish for dinner. Usually, I include white rice with the finished product to absorb some of the sauce and provide that fluffy texture.
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What are some good substitutes for salt for those on low sodium diets?
I try to keep my sodium intake fairly low to ensure that my blood pressure doesn't get too high.
Salt is such a common part of cooking, and it's especially difficult to cook Asian-style food without ...
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Ham and Pea Soup with whole dried peas instead of split peas?
I am making Ham and Split Pea Soup, however I only have whole dried peas. Will the shell on the whole pea make the soup more difficult to digest? Will the shell spoil the flavor? Or is it just adding ...
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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 it possible to make fudgy brownies without oil?
What can I substitute for oil in brownies and still get fudgy brownies? I've tried yogurt and sour cream (individually) and only replacing half the oil with one of those, but the brownies always end ...
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Egg replacer for bread dough?
I've been reading (most) questions and answers (here) about baking bread (which I love) and how to replace eggs in many recipes (which I wish I didn't need). Turns out, I too have egg allergy (not too ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Substitution for baking soda?
I attempted to make pancakes this morning, only to discover that I was out of baking soda. I tried substituting baking powder, but it didn't work at all. The pancakes didn't bubble on the griddle, and ...
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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 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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What can I substitute for puff pastry?
I have a recipe that calls for me to roll up turkey in puff pastry. What can I use as a substitute for the puff pastry, preferably that is lower in saturated fat?
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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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What is a substitute for mascarpone cheese?
I've found mascarpone cheese can be pricey. What would be a good (in taste and price) substitute?
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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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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 can I substitute for eggs in a pancake recipe?
I'd like to make pancakes. I have all the other ingredients that I'd normally use (flour, canola oil, sugar, salt, and corn starch) in a pancake mix, but I don't have any eggs.
Can I substitute milk, ...
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Are there alternatives to okra as a thickening agent?
I had a go at making a gumbo last week, and it went really well. The only problem was that the okra proved to be fairly difficult to source (after several supermarkets and groceries, we managed to ...
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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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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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Is there any substitute for saltpeter / sodium nitrate in corned beef brine?
I realize there is another question about corned beef from scratch, but the answers don't really cover my question. Many recipes for making your own corned beef still refer to the use of saltpeter ...
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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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Is low sodium salt really effective?
In Israel, there are some low-sodium salt substitute, which brag to have "60% less sodium than regular salt".
I suspect that there's a catch. I strongly suspect that indeed they contain 60% less ...
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What can I substitute for Kaffir Lime Leaves?
Kaffir Lime Leaves seem to be a common ingredient in Thai food, particularly coconut based dishes. I have never seen them in Atlanta, and I've looked (farmers market, whole foods, normal grocery, but ...
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Substituting garlic powder for garlic salt?
I love using garlic powder but I also see recipes call for garlic salt. I thought that you could just add garlic powder instead of garlic salt (which of course is sold separately!) and then just add ...
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How to make the perfect root beer
I have already noted this question about making root beer, but I wanted to explore further, so I hope you'll indulge me.
I want to make a home made root beer that is similar in taste to the A&W ...
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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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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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Butter substitute for 1 cup of butter for baking
What can I substitute for 1 cup of butter in baking recipes (e.g. cookies, muffins, cakes, etc.)?
I'm looking for something that has less saturated fat (and also doesn't have trans fat).
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What is a good subsitute for Mirliton (aka Chayote)?
My daughter wants to cook a recipe that she found in a cookbook. The main ingredient is Mirlitons, but I don't think I'm going to be able to find them where I live. I've never had them myself, so I ...
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What is a substitute for celery root in a soup?
I don't have access to celery root (celeriac). What can I use instead? Are there any suitable alternatives?
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Substitute for bell peppers in meat dishes
I recently became addicted to the taste of fried bell peppers (green specifically because that's what's cheapest) as an ingredient in meat dishes. However, in my area the price has doubled so I can't ...
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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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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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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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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 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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What is sour cream?
What exactly is sour cream and How is it made?
also Is there a relationship between 'sour-cream' and 'creme fraiche'?
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Is it okay to use aluminium foil instead of parchment paper while baking cookies?
I don't have access to parchment paper or even butter paper for that matter. I just read on a website that it'd be okay to use aluminium foil as long as I apply a coating of grease on it. And also ...
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Substituting almond milk for evaporated
Can almond milk be substituted for evaporated milk in a custard pie recipe?
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Can evaporated milk be converted to sweetened condensed?
(Not a duplicate of this question, I don't believe)
If I have a recipe that calls for sweetened condensed milk but only have a can of evaporated milk, is there anything I can do to it to the ...
