Applesauce for vegetable oil: 1:1 rule, i.e. 1/2 cup of oil = 1/2 cup of applesauce. Add 2 Tbsp. oil to the recipe, if desired. Adding a small amount of oil will improve the texture.
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By substituting cheaper ingredients for expensive ones, you can save some dollars. Some cookie recipes may call for butter, when you can use half margarine and half butter.
Many recipes call for corn syrup, which is not generally available outside the U.S. Honey, golden syrup and light molasses are a few suggested substitutions but there are many more.
Most of us don't keep a supply of buttermilk in the fridge, so if a recipe calls for it, you may want to use a substitute. This is a page about substitute for buttermilk in recipes.
Some recipes call for using an egg substitute rather than whole eggs. This is a page about using an egg substitute.
This is a page about substituting half and half for milk in recipes. If you are out of milk or just want a creamier flavor, try substituting half and half for the milk in a recipe.
This page contains healthy substitutes for cream of mushroom soup. This soup is listed in many recipes for casseroles, soups and sauces.
This is a page about substitutions for bacon. There are a number of substitutes you can use for bacon in your recipes.
Although many recipes call for wine, substitutions can easily be made without affecting the flavor of the finished dish. This is a page about substitutions for wine in recipes.
