130 tastes like substitute Recipes

brussels sprouts , outer leaves removed, ends sliced off, halved lengthwise, unsalted butter, melted, slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice, uncooked, salt , can adjust to personal taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, heavy cream , plus, heavy cream, fresh breadcrumbs, substitute 1 cup dried, grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter, melted, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh sage, minced , substitute parsley, chives

linguine, peanut butter (smooth only ), soy sauce (i like low sodium tamari sauce), olive oil, peanut oil (can substitute sesame oil), chopped garlic, thai hot sauce (can substitute sweet chili sauce), crushed red pepper flakes (too taste , but be careful), coleslaw mix (bag), cilantro (chopped fine ), red pepper (chopped ), cucumber (peeled, chopped and seaded)

wonton skins, ground pork, minced fresh ginger, fresh minced garlic cloves (or more or less to suit taste), minced green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil (no substitutions, only ), egg, beaten, shredded chinese cabbage

head fresh cauliflower, rinsed,florets only, water , as needed, fresh garlic, minced or 2 cloves roasted garlic, mashed,to taste, fresh rosemary, to taste,minced (optional), cream cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, chicken bouillon powder (i used better than bouillon brand), low sodium salt or 1/8-1/4 tsp salt, to taste, black pepper , to taste, smart balance butter substitute or 1 tbsp unsalted butter, to taste

water, divided, sugar, less to taste or 1 3/4 cups splenda sugar substitute, to taste, fresh mint, coarsely chopped, fresh lime juice (about 12 limes), mint sprigs, to garnish (optional), lime slices, to garnish (optional)

orange juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, ketchup, lime juice (fresh or store bought ), dark rum, ground ginger, allspice (can substitute ground cloves), thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic (can vary to taste -- fresh or store bought in jar), beef tenderloin

roma tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, yellow pepper, orange bell pepper, green pepper, jalapeno (finely chopped, to your taste ), black olives (chopped ), garlic cloves (minced ), italian salad dressing (drain off oil), white shoepeg corn (no substitutes), white vinegar, cavendars all purpose greek seasoning, sugar, lime juice

half-and-half, heavy cream (no substitutions), honey, egg yolks, vanilla extract, sugar (brown can also be used for a more caramel taste)

tahini (ground sesame seed paste, resembles peanut butter), plain yogurt (or sour cream), fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, ground cinnamon , to taste, garlic powder, to taste (minced garlic can substitute , to taste), pureed pumpkin (not pie mix), garbanzo beans, chopped fresh parsley (optional), pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (optional), pita chips , for serving or pita bread, cut in wedges for serving

tomatillo, husks removed, jalapenos, stemmed, white onion, peeled and quartered, garlic, peeled, vegetable oil, cilantro leaf, , leaves and stems, chopped, chicken stock (can substitute vegetable stock), salt and pepper, to taste

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, chopped spinach, chopped fresh parsley or 2 tbsp cilantro, salt and pepper, to taste and any other seasoning of your choice powders or herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese (i use cheddar mostly), pizza dough, eggs, beaten or 1 tbsp egg substitute or 1 tbsp milk, if you are vegetarian

tofu, crumbled, non-dairy milk substitute or 3/4 cup water, light oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, to your taste, sea salt (optional), grain bread

cream cheese, splenda sugar substitute (i use a little less than a cup...depends on taste) or 1 cup davinci sugar-free syrup (any flavor), vanilla extract, lemon juice, sour cream, eggs , plus, egg yolk, blueberries (variation)

bisquick (or 2 tbsp flour and 1/4 tsp baking powder with 1 tsp butter cut in), splenda sugar substitute, molasses, spices (to taste- you can use ginger , cinnamon, mixed spice, nutmeg...or a combination. i usually use 1/2 te), soya milk, custard powder (or each of powdered milk and cornstarch), splenda sugar substitute, boiling water

tea bags (lipton , salada, whatever is on sale), fresh mint, frozen lemonade concentrate, sugar (use more or less , depending on your taste) or 1 cup splenda sugar substitute (use more or less, depending on your taste), cold water (a little less)

fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, freshly squeezed lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, dark rum, olive oil, demerara sugar, minced garlic, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, minced habanero pepper (substitute jalapef o for a milder taste), two-inch fresh pineapple chunks, eight-inch sugarcane skewers

eggs + 1 egg yolk, sugar, whole milk or you can substitute store bought eggnog for the, heavy cream, good quality bourbon or irish whiskey, pure vanilla extract, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, quality white bread, about 3/8 thick,in 1-1/2 cubes, melted unsalted butter, bourbon sauce, butter, brown sugar, egg, lightly beaten, bourbon or irish whiskey depends on your personal taste, in a medium-size saucepan over low heat , melt butter; add sugar and beaten egg, whisking to blend well. cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. remove from heat and whisk in bourbon to taste; let cool. whisk and reheat before serving. the sauce should be soft, creamy, and smooth.

apple, cored, frozen banana, low-fat yogurt, frozen apple juice (i buy a bottle of apple juice and freeze 1/2 cup measures in little snap lock bags), sugar substitute, to taste (i use splenda ), lsa (linseeds, sunflower and almonds mix), cinnamon