Acceptable Emergency Substitutions

  • ALLSPICE, 1 TSP GROUND
    • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
    • 1/4 teaspoon(s) cloves; ground
  • FINES HERBES, 4 TSP
    • 1 teaspoon(s) chervil
    • 1 teaspoon(s) chives
    • 1 teaspoon(s) tarragon
    • 1 teaspoon(s) parsley
    • 2 teaspoon(s) soy sauce
  • FIVE SPICE POWDER, 5 TSP
    • 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; ground
    • 1 teaspoon(s) cloves; ground
    • 1 teaspoon(s) fennel seed
    • 1 teaspoon(s) star anise
    • 1 teaspoon(s) szechwan peppercorns
  • ITALIAN HERB SEASONING, 2 TB
    • 1 teaspoon(s) oregano
    • 1 teaspoon(s) marjoram
    • 1 teaspoon(s) thyme
    • 1 teaspoon(s) basil
    • 1 teaspoon(s) rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon(s) sage
  • PUMPKIN PIE SPICE, 1 TSP
    • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon(s) ginger; ground
    • 1/8 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; ground
    • 1/8 teaspoon(s) mace; ground
    • 1/8 teaspoon(s) cloves; ground
  • CINNAMON SUGAR, 1 CUP
    • 7/8 cup(s) sugar, granulated
    • 2 tablespoon(s) cinnamon; ground
  • TOMATO SAUCE, 1 CUP
    • 3/8 cup(s) tomato paste
    • 1/2 cup(s) water
  • SEASONED RICE VINEGAR, 1 TB
    • 1 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
    • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
  • CHILI SAUCE: Ketchup with prepared horseradish and lemon juice to taste.
  • FRESH CHIVES: Green onions, including the tops.
  • CHORIZO SAUSAGE: Hot Italian sausage, seasoned with garlic and ground red pepper.
  • FISH STOCK: Equal parts clam juice and water.
  • DRIED CURRANTS: Chopped dark raisins.
  • GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS, 1 CUP: 15 graham crackers, ground in a blender. : OR 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs.
  • FRESH HERBS, 1 TABLESPOON MINCED: 1 teaspoon dried, of the same kind.
  • FRESH HORSERADISH, 1 TABLESPOON GRATED: 2 tablespoons prepared, well-drained.
  • HOT SAUCE (TABASCO): use red pepper flakes or ground red pepper.
  • LEMON GRASS, 1 TABLESPOON MINCED: 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind.
  • PREPARED MUSTARD, 1 TABLESPOON: 1 teaspoon dry mustard mixed with 2 teaspoons wine vinegar, white wine or water.
  • PANCETTA: Cooked, lean bacon.
  • PINE NUTS: Walnuts or Almonds.
  • PROSCUITTO: Country ham.
  • SAKE OR RICE WINE: Dry sherry or dry vermouth.
  • SHALLOTS: Minced onion with half a small clove of minced garlic.
  • CHINESE BLACK VINEGAR: Balsamic vinegar.
  • WHITE WINE FOR COOKING: Dry vermouth.
  • CAKE YEAST, 5/8-OUNCE CAKE: 1 Packet active dry yeast.

    Contributor: Oregonian FoodDay Food Tip