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Have you ever been cooking, and you are missing 1 or maybe 2 ingredients? Ugh! I hate when that happens. You are making a recipe that calls for buttermilk, but you don't have any! What do you do? Do you drop everything, pack your kids into the car, and run to the grocery store for 1 ingredient? Do you call EVERY NEIGHBOR in your neighborhood or complex to see if they have some?

Well, there are better ideas! There are many ideas of substitutions available. Many substituions are available on the internet, or in magazines or cookbooks. Here are a few ideas:

1 medium clove of garlic = 1 1/2 tsp chopped, 1 tsp minced , or 1/2 to 1 tsp bottled minced, or 1/8-1/4 tsp of garlic powder.

1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tbs lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup (let stand for 5 minutes before using); also use 1 cup plain yogurt

1 cup corn syrup = 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup water

1/2 cup chopped onion = 2 tbs minced dried onion or 1/2 tsp onion powder

1 cup dairy sour cream = 1 cup plain yogurt (this is often a healthier choice, especially if you use lowfat yogurt)

1 cup red wine = 1 cup beef brother or chicken both (for savory recipes), 1 cup cranberry of cherry juice (for sweet recipes like desserts)
1 cup white wine = 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup apple or white grape juice

1 package active dry yeast = 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

1 tbs Fresh herbs = 1/2 to 1 tsp dried herb, crushed, or 1/2 tsp groupnd herb

Why go to the store if you can use things you have at home? How easy is that?