Is there a good, all-purpose substitute for mayonnaise in cooked and uncooked recipes?
It is hard for me to imagine not liking mayonnaise, but I guess it’s just a case of different strokes for different folks. You can substitute plain yogurt, sour cream, or pureed cottage cheese for mayonnaise in cold recipes, such as chicken salad or coleslaw. Sour cream is a good substitute for mayonnaise in hot dips and casseroles. Q: What can you use in recipes if you don’t drink liquor? A: If a recipe calls for wine, substitute the same amount of another liquid for the wine. Depending on the recipe, apple juice and chicken broth make good substitutes. And for flavored liqueurs, use extracts instead. Since extracts are concentrated, you won’t need as much. For example, if a recipe calls for 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange liqueur), use 1/2 teaspoon orange extract and add 5 1/2 teaspoons water to equal 2 tablespoons. You may have to experiment to get a flavor you like. Q: Where do you get the large cast-iron Dutch oven that you fry chicken in? A: Frying chicken calls for a serious
