Smart Substitutes

1 square unsweetened chocolate

3 T. unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 T. butter or margarine

1 c. sifted flour

1 c. less 2 T. all-purpose flour

1 c. sour cream, for baking

1 c. plain yogurt

1 cup buttermilk

1 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice + enough lowfat milk to make 1 cup - let set for 15 minutes

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. vinegar

1 small garlic clove

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

For thickening: 2 Tbsp. all-purpose

1 Tbsp. cornstarch, potato starch or rice starch OR 2 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca

1 cup granulated sugar

1-3/4 cup confectioner's sugar or 1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 Tbsp. prepared mustard

1 tsp. powdered mustard

1 cup honey

1-1/4 cups granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid (whatever liquid the recipe calls for)

1 cup Half-and-Half

1-1/2 Tbsp. butter plus enough whole milk to equal 1 cup or 1/2 cup light cream plus 1/2 cup whole milk

1 cup corn syrup, light or dark

1-1/4 cups granulated or packed brown sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid (use whatever liquid the recipe calls for)

1 cup tomato juice

1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water