Use this substitution list to help you determine an equivalent substitute
| INGREDIENT | QUANTITY | SUBSTITUTE |
| Broth, Beef | 1 cup | 1 cup reduced-sodium or sodium-free beef broth |
| Broth, Chicken | 1 cup | 1 cup reduced-sodium or sodium-free chicken broth |
| Butter | 1 tablespoon | 1 tablespoon vegetable, canola or olive oil |
| Chocolate | 1 ounce square | 3 tablespoons cocoa + 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil |
| Chocolate, Semi-Sweet | 3 ounces | 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa + 2 tablespoons sugar + 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil |
| Cornstarch | 1 tablespoon | 2 tablespoons flour or 1 tablespoon arrowroot |
| Flour, Cake | 1 cup | 1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons |
| Flour, Self Rising | 1 cup | 1 cup all-purpose flour + 11/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/8 teaspoon salt |
| Garlic Clove | 1 medium | 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder |
| Herbs, Fresh | 1 tablespoon | 1 teaspoon dried herbs |
| Milk (Sour) or Buttermilk | 1 cup | 1 cup low-fat or fat-free yogurt |
| Milk, Sweetened Condensed | 1 cup | 1 cup low fat or fat-free sweetened condensed milk |
| Milk, Whole | 1 cup | 1 cup low-fat or fat-free milk |
| Mustard, Prepared | 1 tablespoon | 1 teaspoon dry mustard + 1 tablespoon vinegar |
| Onion | 1 medium | 1 tablespoon instant minced onion |
| Parsley, Fresh Chopped | 3 tablespoons | 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes |
| Powder, Baking | 1 teaspoon | 1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar |
| Tomato Sauce | 1 cup | 3/8 cup tomato paste + 1/2 cup water |
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