1. There are 2 1/4 cups in a pound of granulated sugar.
2. Canīt find your tablespoon? 3 teaspoons equal 1
tablespoon.
3. One medium onion chopped equals about 1/2 cup.
4. About 1 pound of pecans in the shell equals 2 to 2 1/4
cup of shelled nuts.
5. 1 cup of uncooked rice equal 3 to 4 cups of cooked rice.
6. 2 Tablespoons of salad oil is equivalent to 1 ounce.
7. 4 ounces of cheddar cheese will make about 1 cup
shredded.
8. When your recipe calls for 1 tsp allspice - you can use
1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp ground cloves.
9. You can substitute 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp
cream of tartar for 1 tsp of baking powder.
10. Alcohol Substitutes for Recipes:
Amaretto: non-alcoholic almond extract; or geat Italian
soda syrup; or marzipan.
Applejack or apple brandy: Unsweetened apple juice
concentrate; apple juice; apple cider; or apple butter.
Apricot brandy: Syrup from canned apricots in heavy
syrup; or apricot preserves.
Bourbon: Non-alcoholic vanilla extract.
Champagne and other sparkling wines: Sparkling apple
cider; sparkling cranberry juice; or sparkling grape
juice.
Cherry liqueur or brandy: Syrup from canned cherries in
heavy syrup; Italian soda cherry syrup; or cherry
preserves.
Coffee liqueur or brandy: Espresso; non-alcoholic
coffee extract; or coffee syrup.
Creme de cacao: Powdered white chocolate mixed with
water; non-alcoholic vanilla extract and powdered
sugar.
Creme de cassis: Black currant Italian soda syrup; or
black currant jam.
Creme de menthe: Mint Italian soda syrup; or non-
alcoholic mint extract. Gewurztraminer: White grape
juice mixed with lemon juice, water, and a pinch of
powdered sugar.
Licorice or anise flavored liqueur: Anise Italian soda
syrup; or fennel.
Mirin: White grape juice mixed with lemon juice or
zest.
Muscat: White grape juice mixed with water and powdered
sugar
Orange liqueur or brandy: Unsweetened orange juice
concentrate; orange zest; orange juice; or marmalade.
Peach brandy: Syrup from canned peaches in heavy
syrup; or peach preserves.
Peppermint schnapps: Mint Italian soda syrup; non-
alcoholic mint extract; or mint leaves
Port: Concord grape juice mixed with lime zest; or
cranberry juice mixed with lemon juice
Red wine: Grape juice; vegetable stock; cranberry
juice; tomato juice; or concord grape jelly.
Riesling: White grape juice mixed with water and a
pinch of powdered sugar.
Rum: Non-alcoholic vanilla or rum extract.
Sherry: Apple cider; non-alcoholic vanilla extract;
coffee; or coffee syrup.
Vermouth: Apple cider; or apple juice mixed with lemon
juice and water.
Vodka: Water; apple cider or white grape juice mixed
with lime juice.
White wine: White grape juice; apple cider; apple
juice; vegetable stock; or water.
11. 1 cup all-purpose flour = 1 cup plus 2 tablespoon cake
flour.
12. 1 tablespoon cornstarch = 2 tablespoons all-purpose
flour.
13. 1 tablespoon tapioca = 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose
flour.
14. 1 cup dry bread crumbs = 3/4 cup cracker crumbs.
15. 1 cup packed brown sugar = 1 cup granulated sugar or 2
cups powdered sugar.
16. 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate = 3 tablespoons baking
cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening, butter or
margarine.
17. 1 cup catsup; ketchup = 1 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2
cup sugar and 2 tablespoons vinegar.
18. 1 tablespoon prepared mustard = 1 teaspoon dry
mustard.
19. 1 cup wine = 1 cup apple juice, apple cider, chicken
or beef broth.
20. 1 clove of garlic = 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/8
teaspoon instant minced garlic or 3/4 teaspoon garlic
salt or 5 drops liquid garlic.
21. 1 medium onion = 1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1
teaspoon onion powder.
22. 1 tablespoon fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon dried herbs or
1/4 teaspoon powdered herbs.
23. Assorted Baking Ingredients equivalents:
1/2 cup butter or margarine = 4 ounces
2 cups butter = 1 pound (16-ounces)
2 cups fat = 1 pound (16-ounces)
2 cups shortening = 1 pound (16-ounces)
4 cups all-purpose flour = 1 pound (16-ounces)
4 1/2 to 5 cups sifted cake flour = 1 pound
1 square chocolate = 1 ounce (16-ounces)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips = 6 ounces
4 cups marshmallows = 1 pound (16-ounces)
1 cup marshmallows = 11 large or 110 miniature
2 1/4 cups brown packed sugar = 1 pound (16-ounces)
4 cups powdered sugar = 1 pound (16-ounces)
2 cups granulated sugar = 1 pound (16-ounces)
1 (1/4-ounce) pkg. active dry yeast = 2 1/2 teaspoons
24. Grains, Pasta & Rice Equivalents:
1 cup crushed cereal flakes = 3 cups uncrushed
1 3/4 cups cooked quick oats = 1 cup uncooked
4 cups cooked macaroni = 2 cups (8 ozs.) uncooked
4 cups cooked spaghetti = 7 ounces uncooked
3 to 4 cups converted rice, cooked = 1 cup uncooked
3 cups instant rice, cooked = 1 1/2 cups uncooked
3 cups long grain rice, cooked = 1 cup uncooked
3 cups wild rice, cooked = 1 cup uncooked
25. Cheese & Dairy Equivalents:
1 cup shredded cheese = 4 ounces
1 cup cottage cheese = 8 ounces
1 cup sour cream = 8 ounces
1 cup whipped cream = 1/2 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup evaporated milk = 1 small can
1 2/3 cups evaporated milk = 1 (13-ounce) can
26. Meats & Eggs Equivalents:
1/2 cup crumbled bacon = 8 slices crisply cooked
1 cup cubed cooked beef = 5 ounces
3/4 to 1 cup flaked crab = 1 pound raw (in shells)
1 cup egg whites = 8 to 10 eggs
1 cup whole eggs = 4 to 6 eggs
1 cup egg yolks = 12 to 14 eggs
2 cups cooked shrimp = 1 1/2 pounds raw (in shells)
27. Fruits & Vegetables Equivalents:
1 cup chopped apples = 1 medium
1 cup mashed bananas = 3 medium
1 cup sliced bananas = 2 small or 1 medium
3 cups cut green/wax beans = 1 pound
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups shredded cabbage = 1 pound
6 medium wedges of cabbage = 1 pound
1 cup sliced carrots = 2 medium
1 cup shredded carrots = 1 1/2 medium
3 cups cauliflower flowerets = 1 pound
1 cup sliced celery = 2 medium stalks
2 cups pitted cherries = 4 cups unpitted
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut = 4 ounces
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut = 4 ounces
1 cup corn kernels = 2 medium ears
4 cups cranberries = 1 pound
1 cup chopped cucumber = 1 small to medium
1 cup pitted dates = 1 (8-ounce) package
1 cup candied fruit = 1 (8-ounce) package
1 cup chopped green/bell pepper = 1 medium
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice = 1 medium
1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon rind = 1 medium
6 cups torn lettuce = 1 pound
3 cups sliced mushrooms = 8 ounces
1 cup sliced onion (green/spring) = 9 (with tops)
1/2 cup chopped onion (white, red, etc.) = 1 medium
1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice = 1 medium
1 to 2 tablespoons grated orange rind = 1 medium
4 cups sliced peaches = 8 medium
1 cup grated potato = 1 medium
2 cups pitted prunes = 1 (12-ounce) package
3 cups raisins = 1 (15-ounce) package
4 cups sliced strawberries = 1 quart
1 cup chopped tomato = 1 medium
2 cups sliced zucchini = 1 medium
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