From Fresh to Store-able

CONVERSION CHART

GENERAL
1 cup Chopped Onions = 1/3 cup dry minced onions
1 cup Chopped Green Peppers = 1/3 cup dry chopped green peppers
1 cup Chopped Celery = 1/3 cup dry celery
1 Square Chocolate (1 oz.) = 3 tablespoons cocoa + 1/2 tablespoon shortening
1 cup Whole Milk = 1/2 cup canned evaporated milk +1/2 cup water OR
1 cup Whole Milk = 1 cup re-constituted nonfat milk + 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Mustard = 1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 small Pressed Clove of Garlic = 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Snipped Fresh Herbs = 1/8 teaspoon dried herbs
1 pound Fresh Mushrooms (cooked) = 6 ounces can drained mushrooms OR
1 pound Fresh Mushrooms (cooked) = 3 ounces dried mushrooms
1 medium Fresh Lemon = 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup Honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup liquid

EGGS
1 Whole Egg = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons whole egg powder + an equal amount of water OR
1 Whole Egg = 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon thawed frozen egg
1 Egg Yolk = 2 tablespoons dry egg yolk + 2 teaspoons water
1 Egg White = 2 teaspoons of dry egg white + 2 tablespoons water

BUTTER OR MARGARINE
Various amounts =
Shortening can be substituted in a lot of recipes that call for butter or margarine. Just substitute shortening in equal amounts OR
Butter flavored dry mixes (such as butter buds) can be stored, 1/2 ounce or 8 level teaspoons plus 4 ounces hot water will be 1/2 cup liquid form, can be used in mixes and recipes but doesn't work well to fry in.

GENERAL
1/2 cup Catsup = 1/2 cup tomato sauce + 2 tablespoons sugar + 1 tablespoon vinegar + 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup Tartar Sauce = 6 tablespoons mayonnaise + 2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 cup Tomato Juice = 1/2 cup tomato sauce + 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Baking Powder = 1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 5/8 teaspoon cream of tartar OR
1 teaspoon Baking Powder = 1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 cup fully soured milk or buttermilk OR
1 teaspoon Baking Powder = 1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 1/2 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice used with sweet milk to make 1/2 cup OR
1 teaspoon Baking Powder = 1/4 teaspoon baking soda + 1/4 to 1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon (scant) Active Dry Yeast = 1 package active dry yeast OR
1 tablespoon (scant) Active Dry Yeast = 1 compressed yeast cake

MEAT AND SEAFOOD
1 pound Fresh Shrimp = 1 can (5 ounces) shrimp cooked, shelled, de-veined
1 1/2 cup Diced Cooked Ham = 1 can (12 ounces) pork luncheon meat, diced

HERBS AND SPICES
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning = 1/4 teaspoon each oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary + a dash of cayenne
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice = 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/8 teaspoon each nutmeg and ground cloves
1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar = 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Allspice = 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon Oregano = 1 teaspoon marjoram
1 cup Corn Syrup = 1 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid
1 pound Ground Meat = 3 cups ground gluten
(12 cups whole wheat flour will make 4 cups raw gluten.)

(Source: West Jordan Oquirrh Stake "Basically Speaking" Cookbook)