How to Ingredient Substitute

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Have you ever began a recipe, and in the middle of it find that you are missing an ingredient? Are you expecting guest and found out that you don't have certain ingredient to finish your dish? Well there are ways you can still continue the recipe by substituting it with something else. Below are some ways to ingredient substitute to help keep you on track when preparing meals.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Here are some popular items used in recipes that can be substituted with another item entirely. You do not have to get disappointed due to lack of ingredients, just simply modify by means of substitution.
Step 2

Allspice can be substituted with cinnamon and ground cloves.

Apple pie spice can be substituted with cinnamon and ground nutmeg

Buttermilk can be substituted with plain low-fat yogurt
Step 3

Heavy cream can be substituted with milk and melted butter

Garlic can be substituted with garlic powder
Step 4

Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried leaves

Sour cream can be substituted with plain yogurt.

Tips & Warnings

These are a few ingredients that can be used if the original ingredient is not available. Remember before getting started with a recipe you should double check to see that you have all the necessary ingredients, so you can be sure that it will have the same flavor you were looking to enjoy.