3 Tbsp baking cocoa plus
1 Tbsp shortening or margarine.

1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate plus 1 Tbsp sugar.

Equal measures of thyme, parsley and crushed bay leaf; OR Equal measures of thyme, chervil and crushed bay leaf; OR Equal measures of basil, marjoram, and summer savory.

1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp molasses or dark corn syrup.

4 oz. canned mushroom caps or 1 1/2 oz dried mushrooms.

1 cup minus 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour.

1 tsp. cinnamon plus 1/8 tsp. ground cloves.

1 cup of tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 tbs. vinegar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
pinch of ground cloves and allspice.

1 cup tomato sauce cooked uncovered till reduced to l/2 cup.

1 tbs. instant minced or 1 tsp. onion powder.

I Large Marshmellow

3/4 to 1 tsp dried herbs

1 cup plain yogurt.

I have no comment on why I would EVER be out of red wine....

1 cup apple cider or beef broth.

1/8 tsp garlic powder or 1/4 tsp instant minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic salt.

1 cup plus 2 Tbsp of cake flour.

I am forever out of something, how about you?

1 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar.

In a pinch?

4 parts cinnamon, 2 parts ginger, 1 part nutmeg, 1 part allspice and dash of cloves.

Ever need buttermilk but not have any on hand? Except at the holidays, I never do. To use a substitute, add 1T vinegar OR 1T lemon juice to 1C milk and let set 5 minutes. It works wonders!