Wednesday, May 12, 2010

STILL WEDNESDAY TIPS AND RECIPE

Have you ever been caught cooking and come up short or missing something well here is the best list you could ever have!

FOOD EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTIONS:


For: 1 Tbsp fresh herb
Use: 1/3 to 1/2 tsp dried herb (of the same kind)

For: 1 clove garlic
Use: 1/8 tsp garlic powder

For: 1 egg in baking
Use: 1 tsp cornstarch plus 1/4 cup water

For: 1 whole egg
Use: 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp water

For: 1 cup whole fresh milk
Use: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water, or 1/3 cup dry milk plus 1 cup water

For: 1 cup buttermilk
Use: 1 cup plain yogurt, or 1 cup sour milk (4 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup -- let sit for five minutes before using)

For: 1 cup sour cream (in baking)
Use: 7/8 cup buttermilk or sour milk plus 3 Tbsp butter

For: 1 cup sour cream (in salad dressings, casseroles)
Use: 1 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup sour milk plus 1/3 cup butter

For: 1 cup cream
Use: 1/3 cup butter plus 3/4 cup milk

For: 1 cup corn syrup
Use: 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus 1/3 cup water

For: 1 cup brown sugar
Use: 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp molasses

For: 1 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
Use: 1 cup granulated sugar, packed

For: 1 cup margarine or butter (in baking or cooking)
Use: 1 cup hard shortening or 7/8 cup vegetable oil

For: 1 square unsweetened chocolate
Use: 3 Tbsp cocoa plus 1 Tbsp oil

For: 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
Use: 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp sugar

For: 3/4 cup cracker crumbs
Use: 1 cup bread crumbs

For: 1 cup cake flour, sifted
Use: 7/8 cup all purpose flour, sifted (1 cup minus 2 Tbsp)

For: 1 tsp baking powder
Use: 1/3 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tarter, or 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/3 cup sour milk

For: 1 Tbsp cornstarch for thickening
Use: 2 Tbsp flour

For: 1 Tbsp flour for thickening
Use: 1 1/2 tsp corn flour, arrowroot, potato flour, or rice flour; or 2 tsp tapioca

For: 2 Tbsp tapioca for thickening
Use: 3 Tbsp flour


Great Hamburger Stroganoff

1 lb hamburger
1 (4oz.) can sliced mushrooms or
1 sm. onion, finely chopped 1 cup sliced fresh
1 clove garlic
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 10 3/4 oz. Cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk

Brown meat -onion - garlic then drain grease then add butter - flour - salt - pepper
stir until smooth then add soup - milk - mushrooms simmer for 10 minutes. Add sour cream just before serving. Makes 4 - 6 servings Put over noodles or rice. ENJOY!



Relax and  Enjoy the End of Your Day!

3 comments:

  1. Great tips Glenna, enjoyed that, thanks!

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  2. Wonderful list, I copied it and will print it out for future reference, thank you.

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  3. Wow! If I saw one of those brilliant sunsets in reality, my life would be complete!

    Love those substitutes. Thanks for posting them!

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