-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 RH> The bitterness of the hops is the why we don't like it and wouldn't use
 RH> it for cooking. I've seen a lot of recipies that look good until I
 RH> start reading the ingredients listing. When I see beer, ale or stout
 RH> listed, I'll think "well, it looked good until I saw.....".

You might like this info.  I don't use any alcohol at all not only due
to my personal beliefs but my health.

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  Amaretto: Almond extract. (Substitute 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond
  extract for 2 tablespoons Amaretto.)
  
  Anisette: Anise Italian soda syrup or fennel.
  
  Beer: Chicken broth, beef broth, mushroom broth, white grape juice,
  ginger ale.
  
  Bourbon: 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of non-alcoholic vanilla extract.
  
  Brandy: Water, white grape juice, apple cider or apple juice, diluted
  peach or apricot syrups. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)
  
  Champagne: Ginger ale, sparkling apple cider, sparkling cranberry
  juice, or sparkling white grape juice.
  
  Cointreau: Orange juice or frozen orange juice concentrate.
  
  Coffee Liqueur: To replace 2 tablespoons of liqueur, use 1/2 to 1
  teaspoon of chocolate extract mixed with 1 teaspoon of instant
  coffee, which has been mixed in 2 tablespoons of water. Can also
  substitute expresso, non-alcoholic coffee extract or coffee syrup.
  
  Cognac: Juice from peaches, apricots, or pears.
  
  Creme de menthe: Spearmint extract or oil of spearmint diluted with a
  little water or grapefruit juice.
  
  Grand Marnier or Orange-Flavored Liqueur: Unsweetened orange juice
  concentrate or orange juice. (Substitute 2 tablespoons unsweetened
  orange juice concentrate or 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1/2
  teaspoon orange extract for 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier.)
  
  Kahlua: Coffee or chocolate-flavored liqueur. (Substitute 1/2 to 1
  teaspoon chocolate extract or substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon instant
  coffee in 2 tablespoons water for 2 tablespoons Kahlua.)
  
  Kirsch: Syrup or juices from cherries, raspberries, boysenberries,
  currants, or cider. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)
  
  Peppermint Schnapps: Non-alcoholic mint or peppermint extract, mint
  Italian soda syrup, or mint leaves.
  
  Port Wine, Sweet Sherry, or Fruit-Flavored Liqueur): Orange juice or
  apple juice. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)
  
  Rum (light or dark): Water, white grape juice, pineapple juice, apple
  juice or apple cider, or syrup flavored with almond extract.
  (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)
  
  Sake: Rice vinegar.
  
  Sherry or Bourbon: Orange or pineapple juices, peach syrup, or
  non-alcoholic vanilla extract. (Substitute equal amount of liquid 1
  to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.)
  
  Southern Comfort: Peach flavored nectar combined with a small amount
  of cider vinegar.
  
  Tequila: Cactus juice or nectar.
  
  Triple Sec: Orange juice concentrate, orange juice, orange zest or
  orange marmalade.
  
  Vermouth, Dry: White grape juice, white wine vinegar, or non-alcoholic
  white wine.
  
  Vermouth, Sweet: Apple juice, grape juice, balsamic vinegar,
  non-alcoholic sweet wine, or water with lemon juice.
  
  Whiskey: If a small amount is called for, it can be eliminated.
  
  Vodka: White grape juice or apple cider combined with lime juice or
  use plain water in place of the vodka.
  
  Gewurztraminer: White grape juice combined with lemon juice.
  
  Grappa: Grape juice.
  
  Port Wine: Concord grape juice with some lime zest added, cranberry
  juice with some lemon juice added, or grape juice concentrate.
  Substitute orange juice or apple juice for lighter ports.
  
  Red Wine: Red grape juice, cranberry juice, chicken broth, beef broth,
  vegetable broth, clam juice, fruit juices, flavored vinegar.
  (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)
  
  White Wine: Water, chicken broth, vegetable broth, white grape juice,
  ginger ale.
  
  Sweet White Wine: White grape juice plus 1 tablespoons Karo corn
  syrup. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)
  
  From: http://whatscookingamerica.net/alcoholsub.htm
  
  MM'd by Sean Dennis on 3 January 2009 (revised 25 October 2014).
 
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-- Sean


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