Synopses & Reviews
Everyone has been in this predicament: you're at home, with no time (or desire) for a trip to the store-but the recipe you're using calls for an ingredient you don't happen to have on hand. With this book, you'll have a solution: substitute. In Substituting Ingredients, author Becky Sue Epstein has collected more than 1,000 easy-to-find, healthy, and cheap substitutions.
You'll find: Substitutions for difficult to find items and common items you may not have on hand Green, nontoxic household cleaner solutions Less expensive ingredient options The best ways to measure fruits and vegetables for recipes Simple recipes for condiments, sauces, marinades, and spice mixtures Strategies to remedy too much or too little of an ingredient
With this paperback on the shelf there's no need for mad, midrecipe dashes to the grocery store.
-Bon Appetit
Synopsis
With more than 1,000 healthy, easy-to-find, and cheap substitutions, no cook will ever abandon an appetizing dish for the lack of a particular ingredient. Cooks will rely on Substituting Ingredients for quick switches for rare ingredients like callaloo or soursop, and for more common ingredients that just might not be on hand, like white wine or honey.
Plus, cooks who don't want to spend a ton of money but still want great flavor will find less expensive substitution options. With a browse-ability the Internet does not allow, this book will be every cook's essential go-to reference. Includes: More than 1,000 substitutions Simple recipes, such as soy sauce, marinades, and curry powder Measurement equivalents Nontoxic household cleaner substitutions
Synopsis
A must-have guide to substituting ingredients for cooking and baking, with over 1,000 easy-to-find, healthy, and cheap substitutions to save you money and time.
Everyone has been in this predicament: you're at home, with no time (or desire) for a trip to the store--but the recipe you're using calls for an ingredient you don't happen to have on hand. With this book, you'll have a solution: substitute. Whether you're making an easy weekday meal or an elaborate dinner, whether you have time constraints, financial restrictions, or food allergies, everything you need to know to make cooking a breeze is in this guide.
In this book, you'll find:
- Substitutions for difficult to find items and common items you may not have on hand
- Less expensive ingredient options
- Simple recipes for condiments, sauces, marinades, and spice mixtures
- Strategies to remedy too much or too little of an ingredient
- The best ways to measure fruits and vegetables for recipes
- Green, nontoxic household cleaner solutions
With this paperback on the shelf there's no need for mad, midrecipe dashes to the grocery store. --Bon App tit
Synopsis
A must-have guide to substituting ingredients for cooking and baking, with over 1,000 easy-to-find, healthy, and cheap substitutions to save you money and time.
This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove for all aspiring and seasoned chefs, providing an extensive range of ingredient substitutes that will transform your cooking game. Whether you're facing a pantry shortage, dietary restrictions, time constraints, or budget limitations, you'll find the perfect alternative to ensure your recipes are a resounding success.
Each substitution is accompanied by detailed explanations, ensuring you understand the flavor profiles, textures, and proportions needed for seamless ingredient swaps.
Key features include:
- Comprehensive coverage of herbs, spices, proteins, grains, and dairy products
- Detailed explanations and proportions for each substitution
- Enhance your culinary repertoire without compromising taste or quality
- Ideal for both professional chefs and home cooks alike
- Inspire creativity and experimentation in the kitchen
- Written in a user-friendly A to Z format for easy reference
Designed to save you time and money, Substituting Ingredients empowers you to experiment and create with confidence. Unleash your creativity in the kitchen, knowing you have a trusted resource by your side to navigate any unexpected ingredient substitutions seamlessly.
"With this paperback on the shelf there's no need for mad, midrecipe dashes to the grocery store." --Bon App tit