Has this ever happened to you: You are all set to try the new recipe you found and you get started and are well into the recipe when you discover.....you don't have any tomato paste? What do you do? Well, I'll tell you......don't panic....improvise! If this ever happens to you, check your pantry, chances are you have something that will work just fine. In a pinch, ketchup makes a fine substitue for tomato paste, in case you were wondering. Here is a list of substitutions that I frequently use when I am all out of that particular ingredient!
FRUGARL'S SUBSTITUTIONS:
mayonnaise---- sour cream or plain yogurt (I always use the lowfat or nonfat version)
buttermilk----- nonfat milk with 1 tbsp of vinegar mixed in (let sit for 5 minutes, if possible)
tomato paste-----ketchup
sherry-----vermouth
applesauce------jam or jelly
honey-----maple syrup
bacon----smoked ham or turkey or ham or turkey lunchmeat
oil-----corn syrup (when baking)
raisins-----any dried fruit
graham cracker crust------any crushed cookies you have on hand mixed with a little melted butter to form a crust
cream------nonfat milk mixed with a little melted butter
oil or butter in baking recipes-----pureed pumpkin (my favorite substitution)
broth-----wine mixed with water (for chicken broth, use white wine, for beef broth, use red wine....adds so much more flavor)
bread crumbs------any type of bread or crackers you have on hand crushed by hand or in food processor (another one of my favorites.....adds so much flavor)
I AM UP FOR A CHALLENGE....IF YOU HAVE AN INGREDIENT YOU CAN'T THINK OF A SUBSTITUTION FOR, FOLLOW MY BLOG AND COMMENT AND LET ME KNOW WHAT IT IS AND LET'S SEE IF I CAN COME UP WITH ONE FOR YOU!
No comments:
Post a Comment