Allspice – For 1 tsp. Allspice, substitute: 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp ground cloves.
Apple Pie Spice - For 1 tsp. Apple Pie Spice, substitute: 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp cardamom.
Baking Powder – For 1 tsp. Baking Powder, substitute: 1/3 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar. -or- 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 c sour milk or buttermilk (Decrease liquid called for in recipe by 1/2 c.) -or- 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice used with sweet milk to make 1/2 c (decrease liquid called for in recipe by 1/2 c.).
Buttermilk – For 1 cup of Buttermilk, substitute: 1 cup plain yogurt -or- Put 1 Tbsp vinegar in measuring cup. Add sweet milk to make 1 cup. -or- 1 cup whole or skim milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice -or- 1 c milk plus 1 3/4 tsp cream of tartar.
Catsup/Ketchup - For 1 cup Catsup, if using for cooking, use this substitute: Combine 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp vinegar.
Chili Sauce – For 1 cup of Chili Sauce, use this substitution: 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, dash of ground cloves, and dash of allspice -or- 1 cup catsup, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, dashes of ground cloves and allspice.
Cornmeal – For 1 cup of Self-rising Cornmeal, use this substitute: Add 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt to 7/8 cup plain cornmeal.
Corn Syrup - For 1 cup of Corn Syrup, try these substitutions: Combine 7/8 cup sugar and 2 tbsp water -or- 7/8 cup honey.
Curry Powder – For a substitute for Curry Powder, combine equal parts coriander, cumin, pepper, turmeric, and ginger -or- 4 parts coriander, 2 parts turmeric, 2 parts cumin & 1 part ginger.
Honey - For 1 cup of Honey, substitute: 1 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water.
Powdered Sugar (Confectioner’s Sugar) - For 1 cup of Confectioners Sugar or Powdered Sugar, use this substitution: In a food processor, combine 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Process using the metal blade attachment until it’s well blended and powdery.
Pumpkin Pie Spice - For 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice, substitute: 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp allspice, and 1/8 tsp nutmeg – OR – use 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce - If you need 1 cup of cocktail sauce, use 1 cup of ketchup plus 2 tablespoons (or to taste) of horseradish.
Tartar Sauce – For 1/2 cup of Tartar Sauce, use this substitution: Mix 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip) with 2 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish.
Tomato Juice – For 1 cup of Tomato Juice, substitute 1/2 cup of tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup of water.
