Cooking Tips

Measurements

Under ½ Teaspoon = Dash or Pinch

1 ½ Teaspoon = ½ Tablespoon

3 Teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon

4 Tablespoons = ¼ Cup

½ Cup = ¼ Pint

1 Cup = 16 Tablespoons

1 Cup = ½ Pint

2 Cups = 1 Pint

4 Cups = 1 Quart

  • 2 Tablespoons = 1 Fluid Ounce

  • ½ Cup = 4 Fluid Ounces

  • 1 Cup = 8 Fluid Ounces

substitutions

1 Square Unsweetened Chocolate = 3 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder + 1 Tbs butter

2 tbs flour (for thickening) = 1 tbs cornstarch

1 cup corn syrup = 1 cup sugar + ¼ cup additional liquid used in recipe

1 cup milk = ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water

1 cup sour cream (for baking) = 1 cup plain yogurt

1 tsp lemon juice = ¼ tsp vinegar (not balsamic)

1 clove garlic = ¼ tsp garlic powder

1 egg = 3 tbs mayonnaise

1 cup honey = 1 ¼ cup white sugar + ⅓ cup water