The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Substitutions by Ellen Brown

Author:Ellen Brown
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Inc.

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macadamia nut These sweet and buttery nuts are synonymous with Hawaii. Brazil nuts, almonds, and cashews are your best substitutions, as they share the same sweet aftertaste.

macaroni See pasta, dried.

macaroon These delicate meringue cookies are frequently flavored with almonds, so amaretti are your best bet. Mandlebrot would work, too, although they’re heavier.

mace This aromatic spice is ground from the skin that covers nutmeg seeds, so nutmeg is certainly closest in both aroma and flavor. Cinnamon or apple pie spice can be used at the same level, but if you’re using allspice, use ½ the amount.

mâche(mahsh) See lettuce.

mackerel A cold-water fish with a high oil content and assertive flavor, mackerel is good both fresh and smoked. Bluefish is the best substitute for fresh; either smoked bluefish or kippered herring are good choices for smoked mackerel.

Madeira (mah-DEER-ah) See wine, fortified.

mahi mahi Mahi mahi was once a treat only enjoyed in Hawaii, but air transport has made it possible for us to enjoy its firm, off-white flesh with a sweet flavor anywhere. Swordfish, halibut, and other “meaty” fish are the best alternatives.

Malbec (MAHL-beck) See wine, red.

malt vinegar See vinegar.

manchego (mahn-CHEE-goh) See cheese.

Mandarin Napoleon See liqueur.

mandarin orange What differentiates this category of citrus fruit, which includes the delicate clementine as well as the larger tangerine, is that the peels slip off easily. Navel oranges are your best choice if you can’t find mandarins.

Mandarin pancake Sometimes called Chinese pancakes, these thin crêpes are used to wrap foods like moo shu dishes or Peking duck. Flour tortillas—the thinner the better—can stand in at any time.

mandelbrot (MAN-dull-brot) These crispy, dry cookies usually flavored with almonds are like Italian almond biscotti, which are usually easier to find and taste the same.

mango Mango is the most popular fruit in the tropics, with its fragrant orange-yellow pulp and luscious creamy texture. For both color and flavor, papaya, peaches, and nectarines are your best options. But do look at the refrigerated case in the produce department; many producers are now packing fresh mangoes in water.

manicotti (man-ih-COT-tee) See pasta, dried.

maple sugar Maple sugar delivers even more sweetness than granulatedcane sugar because the syrup from which it comes is so sweet.

1 cup maple sugar = ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar + ¼ tsp. pure maple extract

maple syrup Those first colonists were lucky that the Native Americans taught them about tapping the sap of dormant maple trees; sugar was a precious commodity. Honey or light molasses works as an alternative with ½ teaspoon pure maple extract added.

Maraschino See liqueur.

margarine This fat was developed as an alternative to butter, and until the knowledge of trans fats was known, margarine was considered a healthful alternative. It’s not any healthier than butter, so always use unsalted butter in its place. See also fats and oils.

marinara sauce (mah-ree-NAH-ruh) This herbed tomato sauce usually contains herbs and garlic. Use any pasta or pizza sauce with a tomato base in its place, or make your own in minutes.

marjoram (MAHR-jor-um) This grayish-green herb is a first cousin to oregano, but with a milder flavor that makes it a good choice for meat dishes.

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