SUBSTITUTES

Here are more substitutes found in Shameless Shortcuts. See previous posts for more substitutes.

When you need:

1 cup butter
Use - 1 cup margarine or 7/8 cup shortening and 1/2 tsp salt

1 cup buttermilk
Use - 1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup whole milk and 1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream
Use - 3/4 cup milk and 1/3 cup butter or margaine

1 cup light cream
Use - 3/4 cup milk and 3 Tbsp butter or margarine (for cooking and baking) or 1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup mayonnaise
Use - 1 cup sour cream, or 1 cup cottage cheese pureed in a blender

1 cup sour cream
Use - 1 cup yogurt or 3/4 cup milk, 3/4 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 cup butter

1 cup plain yogurt
Use - 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup sour cream, or 1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth