Holy Grail Substitution List

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cloves

1 tablespoon flour OR 1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 cup pancake mix

1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar OR 1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 cup buttermilk (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/2 cup)

4 teaspoons baking powder OR 1 teaspoon potassium bicarbonate and 1/3 teaspoon salt. NOTE: If the recipe calls for an acidic liquid such as sour cream, yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, molasses, or citrus juice, you should replace it with the same amount of whole milk

1 cup non-alcoholic beer OR 1 cup chicken broth

1 cup cracker crumbs OR 1 cup matzo meal OR 1 cup ground oats

1 bouillon cube plus 1 cup boiling water OR 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus enough water to make 1 cup OR 1 cup vegetable broth

1 cup white sugar plus 1/4 cup molasses and decrease the liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup OR 1 cup white sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 cup margarine OR 1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup shortening OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil OR 7/8 cup lard

1 cup yogurt OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 cup canned or homemade chicken broth or stock. Reduce liquid in recipe by 1 cup

1 (1-ounce) square of unsweetened chocolate plus 4 teaspoons sugar OR 1 ounce semisweet chocolate chips plus 1 teaspoon shortening

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil

1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate

1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup honey OR 1 cup light treacle syrup

1 cup farmer's cheese OR 1 cup ricotta cheese

7/8 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon butter

1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 1/3 cup butter

1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 3 tablespoons butter

1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 cup pureed cottage cheese OR 1 cup plain yogurt, strained overnight in a cheesecloth

2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar

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2 1/2 tablespoons of powdered egg substitute plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water OR 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute OR 1/4 cup silken tofu pureed OR 3 tablespoons mayonnaise OR half a banana mashed with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder OR 1 tablespoon powdered flax seed soaked in 3 tablespoons water

1 cup light cream

8 ounces dry cottage cheese OR 8 ounces creamed cottage cheese, drained

1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree

1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon wheat gluten (available at health food stores & some supermarkets)

1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons

7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic OR 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt--reduce salt in recipe

2 teaspoons agar agar

1/2 cup chopped onion OR 1/2 cup chopped leek OR 1/2 cup chopped shallots

1 cup macadamia nuts OR 1 cup almonds

1 teaspoon (chopped or whole leaf) dried herbs

1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup corn syrup OR 1 cup light treacle syrup

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus 1 teaspoon vinegar

1 cup tomato sauce plus 1 teaspoon vinegar plus 1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup shortening OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil OR 1 cup butter

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon vinegar OR 1 teaspoon white wine OR 1 teaspoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract OR 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon vinegar OR 1 teaspoon white wine OR 1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 cup almonds OR 1 cup hazelnuts

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup shortening plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 1 cup butter OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup plain yogurt

1 cup soy milk OR 1 cup rice milk OR 1 cup water or juice OR 1/4 cup dry milk powder plus 1 cup water OR 2/3 cup evaporated milk plus 1/3 cup water

Mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Mix together 1 tablespoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup chopped green onions OR 1 cup chopped shallots OR 1 cup chopped leeks OR 1/4 cup dried minced onion OR 1/4 cup onion powder

1 tablespoon other citrus juice

1/2 teaspoon orange extract OR 1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese OR 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil OR 1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 cup dried currants OR 1 cup dried cranberries OR 1 cup chopped pitted prunes

1 cup cooked barley OR 1 cup cooked bulgur OR 1 cup cooked brown or wild rice

1 cup dry cottage cheese OR 1 cup silken tofu

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1 cup chocolate candies OR 1 cup peanut butter or other flavored chips OR 1 cup chopped nuts OR 1 cup chopped dried fruit

1 cup butter OR 1 cup margarine minus 1/2 teaspoon salt from recipe

1 cup plain yogurt OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough cream to make 1 cup OR 3/4 cup buttermilk mixed with 1/3 cup butter

1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice mixed with enough milk to make 1 cup: Let stand 5 minutes to thicken

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon water

1 cube beef or chicken bouillon dissolved in 1 cup water

3/4 cup white sugar mixed with 1/2 cup water and 1 1/8 cups dry powdered milk: Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes

1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree

1 cup lard OR 1 cup vegetable shortening

1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice OR 2 teaspoons white wine

1 cup brown sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar OR 3/4 cup honey OR 3/4 cup corn syrup

1 cup chicken or beef broth OR 1 cup fruit juice mixed with 2 teaspoons vinegar OR 1 cup water

1 cake compressed yeast OR 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast OR 2 1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast

1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup buttermilk OR 1 cup sour milk