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Ingredient Substitutions

Don’t let one missing ingredient deter you from creating the dish you’ve had plans to whip up all week. Whether you’re fresh out of eggs or can’t find yeast anywhere, our substitutions guide is here to lend a helping hand. After all, some of the best meals and baked goods are born from a healthy dash of creativity.

Find our guide below!

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Cooking

IngredientAmountSubstitute
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Basil
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp oregano or thyme
Breadcrumbs, Dry
1 cup
¾ cup crushed crackers
Broth, Chicken or Beef
1 cup
1 bouillon cube + 1 cup water
Capers
2
1 olive, pickles (cut to size) or lemon juice (to taste)
Coriander
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp cumin, curry powder or garam masala
Cottage Cheese
1 cup
1 cup ricotta chese
Fennel Seeds
½ tsp
½ tsp anise
Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp soy sauce, coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce
Mayonnaise
1 cup
1 cup yogurt
Paprika
1 tsp
1 tsp chili powder
Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp
1½ tsp red wine + 1½ tsp vinegar
Rosemary
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp thyme, sage or marjoram
Salt
1 tsp
1 tsp paprika, oregano, nutritional yeast or lemon juice
Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp tamari, coconut aminos or miso paste
Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp
2 Tbsp tomato purée
Tomato Sauce
1 cup
½ cup tomato paste + ½ cup water
Vinegar
½ tsp
1 tsp lemon juice
White Wine
¼ cup
¼ cup white wine vinegar + ¼ cup water (or ¼ cup broth)

Baking

IngredientAmountSubstitute
Allspice
1 tsp
½ tsp cinnamon + ½ tsp ground cloves
Apple Pie Spice
1 tsp
½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg + ⅛ tsp cardamom
Baking Powder (double acting)
1 tsp
½ tsp cream of tartar + ¼ tsp baking soda
Baking Soda
¼ tsp
1 tsp baking powder
Butter
1 cup
⅞ cup vegetable shortening (or vegetable oil)
Buttermilk
1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt (or 1 cup milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice)
Chocolate, Unsweetened
1 oz
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa + 1 Tbsp melted butter
Cinnamon
1 tsp
1 tsp nutmeg
Cocoa Powder
¼ cup
1 oz (square) unsweetened chocolate
Cornstarch
1 Tbsp
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
Eggs
1
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water; let sit for 5 minutes
Flour, All-Purpose
1 cup
⅞ cup whole-wheat flour
Flour, Arrowroot
1½ tsp
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour or 1½ tsp tapioca starch
Flour, Bread
1 cup
1 cup all-purpose flour
Flour, Cake
1 cup
1 cup - 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour +2 Tbsp cornstarch
Flour, Gluten-Free
1 cup
1 cup blended raw rolled oats
Flour, Pastry
1 cup
1 Tbsp cake flour + 1 cup all-purpose flour
Half-and-Half
1 cup
½ cup whole milk + ½ cup heavy cream
Heavy Cream
1 cup
1 cup whole milk + 1 Tbsp melted butter
Honey
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp maple syrup
Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Molasses
1 cup
1 cup dark corn syrup
Oil
½ cup
½ cup applesauce
Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 tsp
½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp ginger + ⅛ tsp clove + ⅛ tsp nutmeg
Sour Cream
1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
Sugar, Dark Brown
1 cup
1 cup granulated sugar + 2 Tbsp molasses
Sugar, Light Brown
1 cup
1 cup granulated sugar + 1 Tbsp molasses
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
1 tsp bourbon or rum
Yeast
1 tsp
½ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp lemon juice
Yogurt
1 cup
1 cup sour cream