Substituting Ingredients: An A to Z Kitchen Reference

by Becky Sue Epstein, Hilary Klein

Lists substitutes for hundreds of cooking and baking ingredients, tells how to correct for adding too much of one ingredient, and suggests some nontoxic cleaning formulas

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Food

149 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Sue Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book has quite a bit of information in it, although the order it is presented in can be a little confusing. In the "fruits and vegetables " section, substitutions are given and also other names the product is known as. More than once I found myself thinking "so that's what that is".
There is a section of weights and measurements, how to make household products such as cleaning stuff, and a section of things you can do to hopefully fix a recipe you have screwed up. The part I like best is the spice substitutions. On occasion I have used a spice I think would be a good subscription for one I don't have, but wrong! I could have used this little book at those times.

[Dan Stern · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone has been there, needed to substitute an ingredient for a recipe and this book is perfect for that. It is a must have for any cook and any kitchen. There are times when I have wanted to try something different and this book will show you how and let you know that it is ok to experiment and try different items in your food. One of the things my Mom passed down is cook with what you have in the house and don't worry. This book will give you that confidence to get in there, raid your pantry or cupboards and go for it. Enjoy

[Jenn. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Purchased at DC library bag sale. Cute little book that looks like it will be useful in my kitchen. Has some easy substitutions and recipes too.

[Melody · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was confusing, annoying, and not particularly useful. Interspersed within the alphabetical lists of substitutions were lists of things that were similar, but not necessarily substitutable for one another. There were also the bloody obvious line items: one may substitute Fleur de sel and sea salt. Oh, aye, Becky Sue, because they are virtually the same thing. And there was the inclusion of every possible synonym for a food, listed this unhelpful way- Blackberries: see berries. Never would have thought to look there!

The Joy of Cooking's substitution table is far more useful, for my money. As is the Googling of specific questions.

I further suspect that this book is geared toward the beginning or timid cook.

[Nari · Rating 4 out of 5]

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