Questions tagged [substitutions]
Questions about possible substitutions for an ingredient. Please indicate the reason for substitution.
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Non-dairy substitute for meat to protect from tomato acid
I have an Italian cookbook and I really like the Bolognese Meat Sauce. However, I have learned I really do not do well with dairy and one of the steps is to “cook the meat in milk before adding wine ...
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How much cake flour equals 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour? [duplicate]
Making instant pot lemon cake. Calls for 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour ALL I have is cake flour.
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Supplement for those who with lactose intolerance? [closed]
Many people have lactose intolerance.
Is there a food or supplement that can be consumed with milk that can prevent diarrhea?
Suppose lactose-free milk or soy milk, etc is not an available option.
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Can I substitute Dried Anchovies with Fresh Anchovies?
I'm trying to make the broth part of Maanchi's tteokbokki recipe and it calls for dried anchovies. I'm on a bit of a time crunch so getting them online isn't the best and the closest Asian market is ...
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Are lye and baking soda interchangeable (in varying quantities) for bagels/pretzels?
My understanding is that lye and baking soda are used in water baths when making bagels and pretzels in order to reduce PH. I got some lye and it is working wonders but it is a bit of a hassle to use ...
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Substitutes for Sabra liquer
I am making a simple torte, just eggs, walnuts and shredded coconut. After is baked and out of the oven I am to pour 1/2 cup orange juice mixed with 1/4 cup Sabra liqueur. What other liqueur can I use?...
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Does pepper dissolve into hot / boiling water similar to salt?
I read this article here on why whole peppercorns are used and looked at this quick 30 minute recipe for chicken pho which uses peppercorns instead of pepper.
It just seems a lot more expensive and ...
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Substitution for Green Cardamom Pods in a vegan Biriyani?
What options are there to replace Green Cardamom Pods when making a vegan Biriyani.
The reason for this substitution is that purely I don't have any, and won't be going to a store that stocks them ...
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Can raw scallops be used as a sugar substitute?
Raw scallops contain glycine and alanine, two amino acids that invoke the sensation of sweetness on the tongue. People's sensitivity to these compounds can differ greatly; to me scallops have a very ...
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Low calorie and dairy free "flavoring" for pastry and dumpling fillings [duplicate]
I'm looking to replace a hard cheese and egg based filling in traditional Eastern European savory pastries with a low calorie dairy free alternative.
I've settled on a rich mashed potato, onion and ...
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Substitute peanut butter instead of peanut butter chips?
Can I use creamy peanut butter instead of peanut butter chips for easy microwave peanut butter fudge with sweetened condensed milk?
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Substitute for Beer in a savory flatbread recipe to make it halal
Several recipes for savory flatbread call for light beer as an ingredient. What would be an acceptable Halal substitute that would preserve the taste and texture of the bread?
The bread is typically ...
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Pumpkin Bread - using Splenda instead of sugar
I have used this recipe with sugar and it's wonderful. When using Splenda the batter was too thick and I can taste the baking soda, which was a fresh box. I was also a half ounce short of pumkin. ...
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Can I use maraschino cherrys in a dump cake when it calls for cherry pie filling?
Can the cherry pie filling be replaced with maraschino cherries in a Crock-Pot cherry pineapple dump cake n is there any thing different with the directions if I use the maraschino cherries?
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Older recipe using bakers chocolate asking for 4 squares of chocolate - is that equivalent to current squares? [duplicate]
I have an older recipe that calls for 4 squares of bakers chocolate. Will that be the same as the current squares, or do I need to increase the amount of chocolate?
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Can aquafaba be used in place of flax egg as a binding agent?
I'm interested in following a recipe for lentil wellington. The recipe uses "flax egg", a mixture of ground flax and water, as a binding agent for the lentil and vegetable loaf.
My ...
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Substituting sour trahana for kashk
Kashk (also Kishik) is a form of dried yogurt used all over the middle east and central Asia as an ingredient. Sour Trahana is a second dried milk product used in Greece and the middle east. Where I ...
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Substituting black beans for ground beef in a meat pie
My wife has recently decided not to eat meat, so we have been substituting black beans for ground beef in some of our favorite dishes. This has worked fine so far, but I am not sure about making this ...
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Why can you cook cake with soda? [duplicate]
I saw a Tumblr post, claiming that you can make a Betty Crocker cake with only a 12 oz can of soda. I tried it this morning and though I haven't eaten it yet, I think it worked.
This is odd to me ...
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Making jelly using erythritol & monk fruit extract in place of sugar
I'm making jelly. The box of pectin says not to reduce the sugar or it can cause 'set failure'. I want to use 'erythritol w/ monk fruit extract' in place of sugar (purchased from Costco). Will that ...
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What are the best egg substitutes for different types of bakes?
I have done a variety of vegan baking and often end up 'experimenting' based on what I have on hand at the moment. I know a few egg substitute tricks include applesauce, flaxseed, or store-bought ...
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Is there any non-animal substitute for butter?
Because of my dietary restrictions, I am not allowed to consume butter any more. I miss that creamy flavor, especially in mashed potatoes. It used to be one of my favourites, but now I don't enjoy it ...
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What can you replace eggs with in noodle dough?
What can you replace eggs with in noodle/dumpling dough, that is dough for boiling? Without eggs, noodles have this glue-like glossy appearance and, in my view, inferior texture. As a big noodles fan (...
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Alternative Flours Tortillas
Trying to duplicate mom's fluffy soft all purpose flour tortillas but I want to use Chickpea + oat flour mix. I can't find a recipe with this combination which uses the same ingredients and methods as ...
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Is sugar in syrup necessary?
I regularly make syrup from herbs (mint, lemon leaf, basil, etc.), usually with the following recipe: 1l water, 500g sugar, boil, let it cool to 70°C, add herbs, let it seep a day, strain it, add ...
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How did replacing flour in muffins go so wrong?
I had a whole bag of Cocoa Puffs that had gone stale, and thought it would be fun to mess around and see if I could bake something with them. So I aimed for muffins. I more or less based it on a ...
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Can I replace matzo meal with flour in a popover recipe?
My favorite popover recipe includes matzo meal, which is easy to find during Passover. I run it through a blender to make it fine before mixing it with the other ingredients.
Can I substitute regular ...
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Closest substitute for niçoise olives?
Many recipes with niçoise olives call for substituting with kalamata or even green olives.
Which olive is actually closest in flavor for a salad niçoise?
Niçoise not available locally nor on some ...
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Replacing whole egg and egg yolk in cakes
I want to replace whole egg and egg yolk in a cake batter. I've read to use 1 tsp of baking soda to 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar for each whole egg. But what about a just the yolk?
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Egg Substitute for binding agent [duplicate]
Im making a meatloaf for someone who’s allergic to eggs. Any ideas on what I can use as a binding agent?
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Non-nut substitute for ground hazelnuts
I found this recipe for chocolate cake that I’d like to try, but I need to make a nut-free version.
Here’s the ingredients list:
240g unsalted butter
7 eggs, separated
260g caster sugar
80g blanched ...
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Is it okay to feed milk powder to sourdough starter?
I'm still new to bread making and I was wondering if adding some milk powder when I feed my starter would have a negative impact since milk is slightly more acidic than flour.
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Replacement for lemon juice in aioli
I want to make a garlic aioli as a sauce for a burger, however, I do not have any lemons nor lemon juice on hand. I also don't have any limes. However, I do have white, apple cider, and rice vinegars. ...
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Best Texture for Vegan Ceviche
Which main ingredient is most reminiscent of fish for Ceviche?
Recipes out there with hearts of palm, tofu, cauli and young coconut. Or some other?
I hated fish when young, and certainly won't try it ...
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What was McCormick Country Chicken Bag Seasoning? [closed]
My family loved McCormick Country Chicken Bag Seasoning. They would request it on the menu by name and there were rarely left overs. And I loved how simple it was to mix the seasonings with water and ...
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What can I use in lieu of bacon in boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin?
Boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, even many pot roast chicken recipes call for a few slices of bacon.
A dietician nicely approved of everything in my diet, with the exception of the bacon (fried nitrates ...
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Substitutes for yak butter in butter tea
I'm interested in making the sort of butter tea drunk in the Himalayan regions. However, one of its key ingredients, yak butter, is not commonly available in Europe where I live. What can I ...
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Can I use an immersion blender instead of a mixer to cream butter?
I have an old box of Koopman's Oud-Hollandse Appelkaneel cake mix.
The recipe calls for you to whip some butter using a mixer before adding the cake mix and eggs. Then it should be beaten some more ...
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Will frozen mangos work as a substitute for apples?
So, I have an old box of Koopman Oud-Hollandse Appelkaneel cake mix, which lists on its ingredients "Raising Agents 450 and 500", and looking online, it appears that Raising Agent 500 is ...
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Will my expired cake mix rise? [duplicate]
I have a package of Koopmans Oud-Hollandse Appelkaneel Cake mix that I think my family bought from Aldi a few years back, which is well past its expiration date. I know that baking powder in cake ...
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What meat can I substitute for lamb in Scotch Broth?
A traditional Scotch Broth calls for lamb. However, my partner does not like the strong smell, and lamb is not so easy to get a hold of anyway.
What meat can I substitute for lamb in Scotch Broth ...
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To concoct 糟溜鱼片, what lone American alcoholic drink can substitute 米酒, 糟鹵, 花彫, 酒釀?
I travelled prior COVID. This Hong Kong restaurant served 糟溜鱼片. I am trying to reconstruct it at home. But my American town has no Asian stores, and nowhere sells the 3 Chinese wines listed below.
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Will substituting evaporated milk for whole milk change the flavor or texture of custard
When making custard if I substitute evaporated milk for whole milk will it change the flavor or texture of the custard?
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What's a good lactose-free substitute for heavy cream when baking?
I've got a friend who's lactose intolerant but loves making bread. I want to give her one of my favorite bread recipes (a milk bread recipe that I use as a base for a lot of things), but it uses heavy ...
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What are Maggi noodles and what's a good bulk substitute?
I've discovered a taste for Maggi 2-minute noodle masala. Throw the noodles and spices in boiling water, stir, wait a couple minutes. Tada!
But all that packaging. I generally eat 2 packets at once, ...
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Substitute for onion sweetness?
I have a lamb stew recipe which I'm trying to adapt for my sister, who can't eat onions, garlic, or other alliums. Usually when I need to substitute for garlic or onion, I use a tiny amount of ...
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Balancing biscoff spread for stuffed brownies
There is a recipe online for nutella stuffed brownies that I really like, and I want to swap out the nutella for biscoff to make a biscoff stuffed brownie. The recipe is this one in question: https://...
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Substituting one cup creamy peanut butter with peanut butter Reese's chips to make peanut butter swirl brownies box made recipe
On the side of the chocolate fudge brownie mix family size box there's a peanut butter swirl brownies recipe and I'm trying to figure out how to substitute the one cup of creamy peanut butter with ...
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Egg Yolk Sub for Vegan Potato Gnocchi
Attempts at potato gnocchi Piedmont style -no egg- has yielded rubber bullets or baby mush.
Tips from this site may help (ie old potato,freshly baked and riced) with a vegan version but their ...
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Xanthum gum alternative to flour and heavy cream rather than milk
For dried beef gravy I use 6 TBSP flour to 6 TBSP butter to 3-1/2 cups of milk. Due to my grandson's medical condition, I need use xanthum gum instead of the flour & heavy cream rather than milk. ...
