When You’re Out Of …
Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tablespoon butter, melted
Combine all ingredients in blender and whirl until smooth. Makes about the same amount as one can of condensed milk.
ALLSPICE, 1 TSP GROUND
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
FINES HERBS, 4 TSP
1 teaspoon chervil
1 teaspoon chives
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon parsley
ASIAN FISH SAUCE, 1 TBSP
2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 each mashed anchovies
FIVE SPICE POWDER, 5 TSP
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon star anise
1 teaspoon szechwan peppercorns
ITALIAN HERB SEASONING, 2 TB
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon sage
PUMPKIN PIE SPICE, 1 TSP
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
CINNAMON SUGAR, 1 CUP
7/8 cup granulated sugar or superfine sugar
2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
TAMARIND PASTE, 1 TBSP
1 teaspoon dates
1 teaspoon prunes
1 teaspoon dried apricots
1 teaspoon lemon juice
TOMATO SAUCE, 1 CUP
3/8 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup water
SEASONED RICE VINEGAR, 1 TB
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon 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.
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