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Cooking Substitutes Charts
In many cases, a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily
available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized.
The following charts have been provided as useful guides in
these situations.

Ingredient Substitutes

Recipe calls for: Substitute with:
1 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. flour (thickening)
1 wholeegg
2 egg yolks plus 1 tbsp. water
1 c. whole milk
1 c. skim milk plus 2 tbsp. margarine or
1/2 c. evaporated milk plus 1/2 c. water
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
3 tbsp. cocoa powder plus 1 tbsp. margarine
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp. baking
soda
1/2 c. butter
7 tbsp. margarine or shortening
1 c. dairy sour cream
1 tbsp. lemon juice plus 1 c. evaporated milk
Can Size Contents CanSize Contents
8 oz. 1 c.
No. 303
2 c.
Picnic
1-3/4 c.
No. 2
2-1/2 c.
No. 300
1-3/4 c.
No. 3
4 c.
No. 1 tall
2 c.
No. 10
12 c.
Measure Equivalent Metric*
1 tbsp. 3 tsp 15 mL
2 tbsp. 1 oz 30 mL
1 jig.
1-1/2 oz 45 mL
1/4 c.
4 tbsp. 60 mL
1/3 c.
5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. 80 mL
1/2 c.
8 tbsp. 125 mL
1 c.
16 tbsp. 250 mL
1 pt. 2 c. 30 g
1 lb. 16 oz 454 g
2.21 lb. 35.3oz 1kg
*Note: Rounded for easier measuring.

Canned Food Sizes

Kitchen Equivalent and Metrics

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Convection Defrost

Convection Defrost

Air is circulated by a motorized fan in the rear of the oven. The fan
accelerates natural defrosting of the food without heat. Toavoid
sickness and food waste, DO NOT allow defrosted food to remain in
the oven for more than two hours.
1.Place the frozen food on a baking sheet.
2.Set the oven temperature control knob to “OFF” and turn on the
convection fan switch.
WARNING
Toavoid sickness and food waste, DO NOT allow defrosted food to
remain in the oven for more than two hours.
Operation
Operation