Substitutions in the kitchen

There comes a time in every kitchen when an ingredient for a recipe isn't on hand.  What can you do?  Make your own substitute!

1 c. sour milk or buttermilk:  use 1 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar in a measuring cup, then add milk to equal 1 cup.

1 square unsweetened chocolate:  3 Tbsp. cocoa powder stirred into 1 Tbsp. melted butter

1 c. honey:  1 1/4 c. sugar plus 1/4 c. water

1 tsp. baking powder:  use 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 c. self-rising flour:  use 1 c. all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. baking powder

1 Tbsp. fresh herbs:  use 1 tsp. dried herbs

1 small fresh onion, diced:  use 1 Tbsp. instant onion (can rehydrate)

1 c. brown sugar:  use 1 c. granulated (white) sugar with 2 to 4 Tbsp. molasses

1 c. powdered sugar:  use 1 c. granulated sugar plus 1 tsp. cornstarch

1 c. tomato juice:  use 1/2 c. tomato sauce plus 1/2 c. water

1 tsp. dry mustard:  use 1 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard