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50 Need-to-Know Ingredient Substitutions

November 17, 2020 by Tiany Davis

We’ve all been there! You’ve just returned from the grocery store and you’re getting ready to make dinner, bake or whip something up on a whim, and you’re missing a crucial ingredient. The last thing you want to do is go back to the grocery store for one item. Especially with the holidays upon us! No worries! We have 50 Need-to-Know Ingredient Substitutions for you to print out. Take into account that the substitution could change the taste, texture, and or consistency, but will do when you’re in a pinch.

Healthy Recipe Substitutions

Unsweetened applesauce for oil, butter, or sugar

Using applesauce in place of sugar can give the necessary sweetness without the calories. You can sub sugar for apple sauce in a 1:1 ratio, but for every cup of applesauce, you use, reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup.

Mashed bananas for fats

The creamy, thickening-power of ripe mashed banana is perfect for replacing fat in baking recipes. One cup of mashed banana works perfectly in place of 1 cup of butter or oil! Here is a great recipe for quick and easy banana bread…

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Grated steamed cauliflower for rice

Cut both calories and carbs with this simple switch. The texture is virtually the same, as is the taste.

Spaghetti squash for pasta

Roast or bake your squash and scrape with a fork for a healthy low-carb spaghetti squash substitute for pasta. One squash will make between two and three servings.

Two egg whites for one whole egg

Trade out the yolk for a second white to cut cholesterol and double the protein.

Greek yogurt for sour cream or mayo

Nonfat Greek yogurt has far fewer calories and fat than mayonnaise or sour cream, but its consistency is quite similar. Next time a recipe calls for either of those fattening ingredients, try using the yogurt instead.

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50 Need-to-Know Ingredient Substitutions

Ingredient	Amount	Substitution
Allspice	1 teaspoon	1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Baking mix	1 cup	1 cup pancake mix OR 1 cup Easy Biscuit Mixture
Baking powder	1 teaspoon	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)
Baking soda	1 teaspoon	2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder + replace acidic liquid ingredient in recipe with non-acidic liquid
Balsamic Vinegar	1 cup	Equal amount of sherry or cider vinegar
Broth: beef or chicken	1 cup	1 bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup boiling water OR1 teaspoon powdered broth base dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
Brown sugar	1 cup, packed	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
Butter	1 cup	7/8 to 1 cup hydrogenated fat (shortening) and 1/2 teaspoon salt OR7/8 cup lard plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 1 cup margarine OR 7/8 cup oil plus 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup oil OR To reduce fat and calories – applesauce or prune puree for half of the butter in the recipe OR ¾ coconut oil in place of a cup of butter.
Buttermilk	1 cup	1 cup yogurt OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup
Cajun Spice	1 tablespoon	1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Chocolate(semisweet)	1 ounce	1 (1-ounce) square of unsweetened chocolate plus 4 teaspoons sugar OR 1 ounce semisweet chocolate chips plus 1 teaspoon shortening
Chocolate (unsweetened)	1 ounce	3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil
Cocoa	1/4 cup	1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
Corn syrup	1 cup	1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup honey OR 1 cup light treacle syrup
Cottage cheese	1 cup	1 cup farmer’s cheese OR 1 cup ricotta cheese
Cracker crumbs	1 cup	1 cup bread crumbs OR 1 cup matzo meal OR 1 cup ground oats
Cream (half and half)	1 cup	7/8 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon butter
Cream (heavy)	1 cup	1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 1/3 cup butter
Cream (light)	1 cup	1 cup evaporated milk OR 3/4 cup milk plus 3 tablespoons butter
Cream (whipped)	1 cup	1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Cream cheese	1 cup	1 cup pureed cottage cheese OR 1 cup plain yogurt, strained overnight in a cheesecloth
Crème fraiche	1 cup	Combine 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt. Let stand for 6 hours at room temperature
Egg	1 whole (3 tablespoons or 1.7 oz)	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
Evaporated milk	1 cup	1 cup light cream
Fats for baking	1 cup	1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree
Flour–Bread	1 cup	1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon wheat gluten (available at health food stores & some supermarkets)
Flour–Cake	1 cup	1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons
Flour–Self-Rising	1 cup	7/8 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Garlic	1 clove	1/8 teaspoon garlic powder OR 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic OR 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt–reduce salt in recipe
Green onion	1/2 cup , chopped	1/2 cup chopped onion, OR 1/2 cup chopped leek OR 1/2 cup chopped shallots
Herbs–fresh	1 tablespoon chopped fresh	1 teaspoon (chopped or whole leaf) dried herbs
Honey	1 cup	1 1/4 cup white sugar plus 1/3 cup water OR 1 cup corn syrup OR 1 cup light treacle syrup
Ketchup	1 cup	1 cup tomato sauce plus 1 teaspoon vinegar plus 1 tablespoon sugar
Lard	1 cup	1 cup shortening OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil OR 1 cup butter
Lemon grass	2 fresh stalks	1 tablespoon lemon zest
Lemon juice	1 teaspoon	1/2 teaspoon vinegar OR 1 teaspoon white wine OR 1 teaspoon lime juice
Lemon zest	1 teaspoon	1/2 teaspoon lemon extract OR 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Lime juice	1 teaspoon	1 teaspoon vinegar OR 1 teaspoon white wine OR 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Margarine	1 cup	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
Mayonnaise	1 cup	1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup plain yogurt
Milk–whole	1 cup	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
Onion	1 cup, chopped	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
Parmesan cheese	1/2 cup, grated	1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese OR 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Raisin	1 cup	1 cup dried currants OR 1 cup dried cranberries OR 1 cup chopped pitted prunes
Ricotta	1 cup	1 cup dry cottage cheese OR 1 cup silken tofu
Semisweet chocolate chips	1 cup	1 cup chocolate candies OR 1 cup peanut butter or other flavored chips OR 1 cup chopped nuts OR 1 cup chopped dried fruit
Shallots, chopped	1/2 cup	1/2 cup chopped onion, OR 1/2 cup chopped leek OR 1/2 cup chopped green onion
Shortening	1 cup	1 cup butter OR 1 cup margarine minus 1/2 teaspoon salt from recipe
Sour cream	1 cup	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
Soy sauce	1/2 cup	4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Stock–beef or chicken	1 cup	1 cube beef or chicken bouillon dissolved in 1 cup water
Sweetened condensed milk	1 (14-ounce) can	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
Vegetable oil–for baking	1 cup	1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree
Vegetable oil–for frying	1 cup	1 cup lard OR 1 cup vegetable shortening
Vinegar	1 teaspoon	1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice OR 2 teaspoons white wine
White sugar	1 cup	1 cup brown sugar OR 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar OR 3/4 cup honey OR 3/4 cup corn syrup
Wine	1 cup	1 cup chicken or beef broth OR 1 cup fruit juice mixed with 2 teaspoons vinegar OR 1 cup water
Yogurt	1 cup	1 cup sour cream OR 1 cup buttermilk OR 1 cup sour milk

We hope these 50 Need-to-Know Ingredient Substitutions help when you’re in a pinch and save you some time and even money!

Sources: http://greatist.com

Two Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins, Cake or Cupcakes

September 22, 2020 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

This two ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe is too good to be true! These pumpkin muffins are delicious plain or with a dollop of cream cheese icing. The muffins keep very well in an airtight Tupperware container; the perfect quick treat or snack for the kiddos too!

Two Ingredient Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Mix these two ingredients in a large bowl with a wooden spatula or mixer until combined. The batter will be thick, mix until smooth and well mixed. The option for additions are endless… pecans, chocolate chips, heath bits, the possibilities are endless! They also go great with a simple cream cheese icing.

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RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards: 1 in 3 will WIN!

July 17, 2018 by Tiany Davis

This is a sponsored post with RaceTrac. All opinions are our own.

Summer is well underway with the beginning of the new school year on the horizon. Now’s the time to take hold of the summertime you have left and make the most of it. Whether you take a road trip or stick around town for some last-minute summer fun, be sure to include RaceTrac on your adventures! RaceTrac is offering families fantastic rewards this summer with their Wintastic Summer Rewards program. There’s a 1-in-3 chance to WIN every time you make a qualifying purchase with the RaceTrac app! We have 8 RaceTracs in our area, no matter where you are in Baton Rouge, you’re to sure to be near one.

RaceTrac is our go-to when our family of six is in need of a quick on the road snack or to cool off at their Swirl World for ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and Italian Ice. You can’t beat the price, 16 oz. Swirl World frozen treat cups, including toppings, are available for a flat rate of $3 and kids ages 12 and under can take advantage of free kids cups through July. You can customize your frozen treat just how you like it – with up to 40 toppings, the choice of a cup, cake cone or waffle cone and a variety of flavors that you can try alone or swirl for a personalized creation.

If you’re looking for a healthy refuel, no worries, RaceTrac’s sandwiches are made in-house with hand-selected, high-quality ingredients every day. Cut fruit and salads are made and delivered fresh to the stores daily as well. Guests have a 1-in-3 chance to win more of their favorites like pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee and $1 fountain drinks in any size, now through Labor Day when you scan your ap on qualifying purchases.

Enter to win RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards

To get in the game, simply download the RaceTrac app, make a qualifying in-store purchase and scan at checkout.

1. Download the New RaceTrac App! When you download the app you will instantly win your first reward, a free hot dog, and a fountain drink.

2. Buy a qualifying food or beverage item.

3. Be sure to scan the app at purchase by showing the app barcode at checkout.

4. Happy winning!! You have a 1-in-3 chance of winning!!

For more information on Wintastic Rewards, follow RaceTrac on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit their website RaceTrac.com.

Wintastic Rewards runs through September 4, 2018

RaceTrac partnered with influencers such as me for its Wintastic Rewards campaign. As part of this Program, I received compensation for my time. RaceTrac believes that consumers and influencers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. These policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, and social media engagement recommendations.

15 Foods That Will Survive Your Purse

July 1, 2015 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

It’s Wellness Wednesday and a holiday weekend is just around the corner. Will your family be taking a road trip, a day trip, maybe heading out for the Fourth of July weekend? Here is a great infographic from Food Insight sharing some healthy purse food ideas while on the go…

More ideas…

Trail Mix
Apple and Peanut Butter
Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Tuna Snack Packs
Popcorn trail mix with chocolate!
Almond Butter and Banana Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread
Carrot Sticks, cucumber sticks or sweet peppers
Dry Whole-Grain Cereal
Rice Cake with Low-fat Pudding Cup
Whole fruit

What are some of your go-to road trip snacks?

Salted Dark Chocolate Slow Cooker Fondue

September 15, 2014 by Guest Contributor

It’s Menu Monday with Red Stick Spice, today they’re sharing a sweet and savory treat the whole family will enjoy!

Salted Dark Chocolate Slow Cooker Fondue

When it comes to dipping things in chocolate, who can resist? We know we can’t! This recipe is a definite for kids…a fun after-school or sleepover treat. But don’t forget: grown ups like dipping things in chocolate, too. This is an ultra easy way to end a dinner party!

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Grab the above mentioned ingredients at Red Stick Spice!
Sel Gris
Pure Vanilla Extract
Peppermint Extract
Pure Espresso Extract
Rum Extract

If you decide to try this recipe, be sure to stop by and let us know how it turned out!

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps – the perfect after school snack

August 25, 2014 by Tiany Davis

Kids usually come home from school famished and searching for a quick snack. Even if you homeschool, I’m sure you’re familiar with that 3 to 4pm window when everyone needs a little something to recharge the batteries. We have a crispy option to satisfy your kids snacking needs with a nutritious and delicious idea that will hold them over until dinner time. This is a great way to get rid of the last of the seasons zucchini too!

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Easy to make, tasty and crunchy, these zucchini Parmesan crisps are delicious served with marinara sauce, sour cream ranch or seasoned Greek yogurt. This recipe can easily be doubled, we promise, you will end up snacking on these all day!

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Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

Flavorful Zucchini Fritters

Bon Appétit

Grow a Salsa Garden – Homemade Salsa Recipe

June 17, 2014 by Tiany Davis

If you planned on planting a vegetable garden this year and think you’ve missed your planting window… think again! One of the great benefits of living in Louisiana is our extended summer weather. Technically, summer hasn’t started yet but the days are already long and hot — ideal conditions for growing a garden. Plus the pests that plague gardens in spring are less of a problem late in the season.

If this is your first garden, you might want to try a container garden or a raised bed garden where you can easily control soil and watering. Our favorite place to plant our salad and salsa fixings is in a raised bed surrounding our Crepe Myrtle. Lady bugs love Crepe Myrtles, our cucumbers use the tree as a trellis and the lady bugs take care of the veggies. Perfect vegetable garden harmony!

This year my oldest son has taken over our veggie garden care and our veggies are thriving! Don’t let growing a garden scare you, you don’t have to start your garden from seeds, get plants from friends or purchase plants at your local nursery. If organic veggies are a must for you, you can purchase organic plants online. Whatever you do, get the kids involved, they will love to see the “fruits” of their labor.

Growing a Salsa Garden

Nothing tastes as good as homemade salsa, think of how impressed your guests will be when you offer them a homegrown, homemade salsa at your next summer gathering.

Choose your container – choose a container with good drainage: 4 pots, a window box, large round container or a raised 3 x 3 box container, add potting soil and place in a spot with plenty of sun.
Pick your plants – Cilantro, onions or chives, cherry or regular tomato and peppers. Have stakes on hand for your tomatoes, you can purchase a wire stake or use tree branches or sticks.
Plant – Place the tomato in the center of the pot with the pepper, Cilantro and chives on the edge. Fill in around each with potting soil and tamp down the soil.

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