When the title says "Complete", believe it. It is an exhaustive compilation of anything and everything that could be used as a substitution. There were things I'd never heard of, and other things that I never knew even had a substitute.

I was surprised by the content even though it said that it was a substitution guide. I still expected some kind of more lyrical book. This book it good if you want to know which substitute yo use when you're cooking and you cannot find the right ingredient at the store or if you are allergic or have food restrictions like gluten and lactose free food. It also contains some brief recipes for some things like almond milk/paste. Good thing to have but not a super thrilling read 😉

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The Complete Food Substitutions Handbook is an A to Z reference guide, as food items are listed in alphabetical order. In order to allow all eaters to benefit from this book, the author has included, where applicable, low-sugar, low-salt, gluten-free, low-fat, lactose-free, and vegan options as substitutions.

I particularly liked when recipes for making your own ingredient were included, such as the recipes for Almond Butter and Almond Milk. I also liked how precise the substitutions were, with exact proportions given. I do wish that the author had included photographs or drawings of some of the ingredients, especially those that may be unfamiliar to most. The most comprehensive handbook for substituting ingredients, including exotic and unique ones, The Complete Food Substitutions Handbook is a reference book that would be ideal for those readers who like to adapt recipes to their own eating preferences.

Great reference that is easy to use. Liked that you can sort through quickly to find what you are looking for. The book had great suggestions and substitutions.

The Complete Food Substitutions Handbooks is a seriously good book for any cook. It provides a comprehensive listing of ingredients, with substitutes that can be used for each. The book is well-organized, comprehensive, easy to use, and the ultimate reference for ingredients and their substitutions.

I like to try new and different recipes but sometimes I don’t have a particular ingredient – usually due to the fact that it is unusual or seldom used in my kitchen. In the future, this will be my go-to book to determine a reasonable substitute for that missing ingredient. It is a geat resource!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to review.

I took a short class on food substitutes and learned a bit about using healthier ingredients, so this book sounded like something I would like. Actually, that is an understatement, because this is one of the greatest reference guides to have if you cook often. How many times did I run to the store for one missing ingredient, not knowing that I had an ingredient that I could use as a substitute (answer: too many to count).

This Book is arranged from A to Z and lists multiple options for many items. The class I took was on baking substitutes, and an example from this guide is oil, vegetable, for baking. I knew you could substitute unsweetened applesauce, but how about vegetable shortening or mayonnaise or what if you're out of pastry cream? Well, how about using vanilla pudding mix, custard powder, or vegan pudding mix.

The suggestions are great for healthier options, dealing with food allergies, or just not having to make another trip to the store. This book doesn't waste time on anything but the ingredients and substitutes. I can see myself using this often and I highly recommend.

I received a DRC from Books Go Social from NetGalley.

I'm trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle and this book has great recipes and tips for that and I plan to use this as a reference for the future.

More like a dictionary... I was expecting more of a book... very interesting...very detailed. I look forward to more and would like to get more books regarding health

I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this book was not usual. It's an alphabetical listing of foods and ways to make them. A substitute for rice is rice according to the book.

This is a surprisingly thorough and helpful book for cooks. It is basically a really long encyclopedia of food ingredients with possible substitutions. In many cases the substitution will be slightly different in flavor or results but they all are pretty good options. There are many options for switching out vegetarian or gluten free ingredients for traditional ingredients -- for instance, what's a substitute for anchovy paste in a recipe? Others are just substitutions in case you're out of an ingredient or it's an exotic ingredient you don't have access to. Some of the options are if you just don't have it on hand, and others are for vegetarian ingredients with a similar taste/effect in the recipe.

I was pleasantly surprised that there were wild foods listed as substitutes too. For instance, peeled burdock stems were listed as some of the possible substitutes for artichoke hearts. I've heard that they taste similar to artichoke hearts but I would not expect a traditional cookbook to know that. Wild berries and greens are also listed at times as substitutes.

The book also gives instructions on how to make your own sauces, spice mixes, etc. These are short and simple -- mix up these 5 ingredients for barbecue sauce, for instance, or melt these two things over medium heat and store in the fridge for up to a month for this kind of sauce.

MANY international sauces and spice mixes are listed, including lots that I've never heard of. This would be invaluable for cooking cuisines from parts of the world that are new to you, especially if you don't have access to all of the ingredients.

There are no photos and there isn't really text or discussion. It's just a very long book of ingredients with all kinds of substitutions for each. It's likely to be useful for many cooks. A great resource.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for purpose of review.

You might need this on your shelf.

When cooking, either under time constraints that leave no room for another trip to the store, or with diet requirements, figuring out substitutions for items in a recipe can halt the process. You can go to Google or Pinterest, but we all know that leads you down a zero world problem rabbit hope of distraction and doubt whether or not to believe some food blogger.

This author has done her research (see multiple page bibliography) and provides multiple, measured substitutions for hundreds of food items. The book is simple: alphabetical order of ingredients with volumes of substitutions for those items. You'll read the names of foods you never knew existed.

The text doesn't identify which substitutions provide the vegan, low sugar, dairy free, etc option. One needs to know which of the substitutions from the list fulfills one's requirements.

Simple, but possibly an invaluable kitchen resource.

The Complete Food Substitutions Hand book is a fantastic food encyclopedia that gives commonplace substitutions for ingredients that most people already have in their kitchens, as well as other substitutions you might not have thought would work. This is a great resource for cooks wanting to avoid processed food and for anyone who cooks and is looking for substitutions. Advance reader copy was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

This book is going to be so useful to have in the kitchen. I like the way the book is written, with everything listed alphabetically. Although it shouldn't make too much of a difference, there is a small difference in the US cup measurement and that of the UK. Cups are not really a popular way to measure here in the UK. However, i do recommend this handy book.

My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy. This is my honest review.

This has to be the most comprehensive list of food substitutions. There are items from all diets and ethnic foods that if you were looking for something you would probably find it. This is a must have for any adventurous chef.

I needed this book for few ingredient substitutions in cooking.
Let me tell you, this book is a must for every kitchen!

It has substitutes in each ingredient plus a recipe how to do things too!
Example:
BUTTER, FRESH - 8 oz (1 cup / 2 sticks)
*8 oz or 1 cup canned butter such as Red Feather (expensive)
*4 oz (1 cup) powdered butter plus 1 cup water .... *plus more substitute list*
Make your own: Blend or whip 2 cups heavy cream until butter forms, 5-8 oz, strain, rinse in cold water until clear, then knead or press to extract the remaining buttermilk. Store refrigerated up to 3 weeks.

Now that is a book that Will educate you and eliminate google search!

I have cooked from 'scratch' all my life. Many times I found recipes I wanted to try but discovered I lacked one or more ingredients or sometimes had no idea what an ingredient was. This comprehensive book solves every question regarding that dilemma.

I was delighted to see that Ingram Book Company already stocks The Complete Food Substitutions Handbook and at a regular discount. I can't wait to order several copies on my next book order. I am excited to begin telling my customers about this great book. It is a MUST HAVE for any store that sells cookbooks and/or gourmet foods.

BEST cooking ingredient reference I've ever found.

This was a very complete food substitution guide from A to Z. I was amazed at the content and the list of substitutions. I especially liked the gluten free options. With this book in hand, I no longer have to waste time googling different options.
Very highly recommended!

The Complete Food Substitutions Handbook
by Jean B. MacLeod
BooksGoSocial

I'm so glad I found this book. My partner is a bit of a finicky eater, this book has helped in finding substitutions for the things he does not like. There are also some great ideas for homemade salad dressing that are yummy and something I love. This book is packed with information, both for the novice and the pro alike. It's a great book if you love cooking and trying new things. I also like that all the ingredients are alphabetical. This is a book that you will use over and over again.

Thank You to Netgalley & BooksGoSocial for there ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

This title is a must-have for any kitchen! It has a list of any ingredient that you may ever need to replace in a recipe with multiple options to fit as many diets as possible. Love using this as a tool in my cooking!

This title is a must have for all kitchens! I have been left so many times almost through a recipe without the last ingredient I need. This book is so helpful and wonderful when you are caught in those pinches.