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Here is a list of some foods that can be used in place of the ingredients called for in a recipe:
1 ounce square of unsweetened chocolate =
3 tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tbsp. shortening or butter
1 ounce square of semi-sweetened chocolate =
3 tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tbsp. shortening or butter, plus 3 tsp. sugar
1 cup of buttermilk or sour milk =
1 tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to make 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes before using.
1 cup sour cream =
1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup evaporated milk plus 1 tbsp. vinegar
Or, 1 cup cottage cheese mixed in blender with 2 tbsp. milk and 1 tsp. lemon juice
1 lb. butter =
2 cups evaporated milk beaten slowly. Pour into pan and chill.
Or, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup salad oil and one tsp. salt into one lb margarine
Whipped Cream =
Beat egg whites until stiff, then ad one sliced banana per egg white used, and beat again until bananas are dissolved
Or, add melted marshmallows to the white of an egg and beat until stiff
Shortening = Peanut Butter - Crunchy or Smooth!
All Purpose Flour for thickening gravy or sauce, 2 tbsp. =
1 tbsp. cornstarch, rice starch or arrow root.
Baking Powder =
2 tbsp. cream of tartar, one tbsp. bicarbonate of soda and one tbsp. cornstarch
Nuts = oatmeal browned in butter or margarine works in cookie, cake and pie recipes
Bread Crumbs = finely crushed corn flakes, wheat flakes or any other unsweetened cereal
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