Comments on: Cheap Eats — Substitution Solutions http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/ Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:19:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: WilliamB http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 WilliamB Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:29:13 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3692 You mean I'm supposed to *follow* the recipe? Oh. Can't think of the last time I did that. You mean I’m supposed to *follow* the recipe? Oh. Can’t think of the last time I did that.

]]> By: TryinginToronto http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3691 TryinginToronto Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:48:10 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3691 By far the most frequent substitution I use is for eggs in baking - you mix one teaspoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of oil and two tablespoons of water instead. I haven't and probably wouldn't try this for delicate baking, but for cookies, muffins and breads, it's worked wonderfully. By far the most frequent substitution I use is for eggs in baking – you mix one teaspoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of oil and two tablespoons of water instead. I haven’t and probably wouldn’t try this for delicate baking, but for cookies, muffins and breads, it’s worked wonderfully.

]]> By: Sierra http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3690 Sierra Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:08:28 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3690 I make buttermilk by letting our raw milk age for one week. It also works perfectly. In practice, I just use the leftover milk for a buttermilk or homemade cheese recipe each week. I make buttermilk by letting our raw milk age for one week. It also works perfectly. In practice, I just use the leftover milk for a buttermilk or homemade cheese recipe each week.

]]> By: alunachic http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3689 alunachic Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:55:07 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3689 My half a dozen biscuit recipe calls for a half cup of buttermilk. I substitute my own homemade buttermilk. I use a cup measuring device and pour in three tablespoons of vinegar and pour regular milk in to measure a half cup. Don't stir. Allow to sit five minutes and then stir and add to dry ingrediants. I also never use shortening and substitute margarine when baking or making biscuits. Works perfectly for me! My half a dozen biscuit recipe calls for a half cup of buttermilk. I substitute my own homemade buttermilk.
I use a cup measuring device and pour in three tablespoons of vinegar and pour regular milk in to measure a half cup. Don’t stir. Allow to sit five minutes and then stir and add to dry ingrediants.
I also never use shortening and substitute margarine when baking or making biscuits. Works perfectly for me!

]]> By: Pat http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3688 Pat Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:05:39 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3688 I have been on a sodium-restricted diet for three years and I leave salt out of all my recipes (even bread). My whole family eats this way now and no one has complained. Fresh parsley not on hand, use 1/4 as much dried (actually I've tried this with other herbs and the 1/4 portion dried works really well). I have been on a sodium-restricted diet for three years and I leave salt out of all my recipes (even bread). My whole family eats this way now and no one has complained. Fresh parsley not on hand, use 1/4 as much dried (actually I’ve tried this with other herbs and the 1/4 portion dried works really well).

]]> By: Kris-ND http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3687 Kris-ND Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:15:39 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3687 These simple changes are the things that make me want to do the hand to the forehead smack, wondering why it took me so long to realize that I don't have to follow a recipe exactly, I can put in what I want, or leave it out. Great ideas. I make cheddar chowder, and it can get pricey because I use Velveeta(football Sunday foods must be good, not good for you!). I looked the recipe over and realized I didn't need to put all the meats called for in the recipe(polish sausage, ground beef, ham, etc, etc, etc) I can use just one, usually cheaper ground beef. I can even leave the meat out and use more potatoes and other veggies. Freedom...lol My husband prefers some kind of meat with it, bu These simple changes are the things that make me want to do the hand to the forehead smack, wondering why it took me so long to realize that I don’t have to follow a recipe exactly, I can put in what I want, or leave it out.

Great ideas. I make cheddar chowder, and it can get pricey because I use Velveeta(football Sunday foods must be good, not good for you!). I looked the recipe over and realized I didn’t need to put all the meats called for in the recipe(polish sausage, ground beef, ham, etc, etc, etc) I can use just one, usually cheaper ground beef. I can even leave the meat out and use more potatoes and other veggies.

Freedom…lol

My husband prefers some kind of meat with it, bu

]]> By: Stasie http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3686 Stasie Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:53:51 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3686 I LOVE shrimp scampi......can't always splurge on shrimp fresh or frozen and I am the only one who eats it anyway. I realized that as much as I love shrimp that I really like scampi sauce too....so I use chicken instead and serve it over angel hair. Yum! I LOVE shrimp scampi……can’t always splurge on shrimp fresh or frozen and I am the only one who eats it anyway. I realized that as much as I love shrimp that I really like scampi sauce too….so I use chicken instead and serve it over angel hair. Yum!

]]> By: Lisa http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3684 Lisa Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:02:54 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3684 I have a Mexican torta recipe that calls for jarred roasted bell peppers. The problem is no one in the house really likes them but me. If I simply leave them out the torta is too dry. My solution was to use salsa in that layer instead. Everyone likes this and it is cheaper, too. I have a Mexican torta recipe that calls for jarred roasted bell peppers. The problem is no one in the house really likes them but me. If I simply leave them out the torta is too dry. My solution was to use salsa in that layer instead. Everyone likes this and it is cheaper, too.

]]> By: hiptobeme http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/2009/08/cheap-eats-substitution-solutions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3685 hiptobeme Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:22:22 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?p=3967#comment-3685 Love this! I have a seafood pasta recipe which went from scallops and prawns to pollock and shrimp and it is just as tasty. Love this! I have a seafood pasta recipe which went from scallops and prawns to pollock and shrimp and it is just as tasty.

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