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Bourboning up a ganache
I'm making this bete noire for tomorrow: La Bete Noire I have yet to screw up this recipe. It's easy, and will satisfy most hedonists.
It is a little one-note though. I'd like to add some bourbon to ...
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What's a substitute for pastis?
I ran across a recipe (bouillabaisse) that calls for pastis, but grocery stores in my area don't carry pastis. Is there a substitute for pastis? Thank you!
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How to replace booze in eggnog?
I have been relegated to bringing "drinks" for a work holiday potluck. Fair enough. I love eggnog and would like to bring some. However, my recipe includes two jiggers of bourbon or brandy. It might ...
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Is there a non-recipe specific, nonalcoholic, universal substitute for white wine? [duplicate]
For people on medication in which alcohol is strictly prohibited, is there a substitute that one can use in recipes that call for white wine?
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What can I substitute for Cointreau
I want to make cocktails that call for Cointreau (Orange Liquor), but it's rather expensive for a college student as myself.
What can I substitute Cointreau for that wont break the bank?
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Can I substitute vodka for rum in tiramisu?
Specifically in this recipe: Tiramisu-II
The reason why I'm asking this is I only have vodka at home, and I rarely drink. So I don't want to buy any kind of liquor just for three tablespoons of it. ...
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Is there a substitute for port wine in a dessert risotto?
I am looking for a substitute for port wine in a "dessert risotto" that I would like to make. It's not that I'm worried about the alcohol (I would actually prefer to use the port), I just can't ...
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Substitute for Calvados, reduced cider?
I am interested in making America's Test Kitchen's French Apple Cake. The recipe calls for a tablespoon of Calvados. Oh for heaven's sake, that's the worst case of 1/4 cup of squab stock syndrome I've ...
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What is a non-alcoholic substitute for rum in a glaze?
I want to make an orange cake and its recipe calls for rum in the glaze. Rum, anything alcoholic, rum extract, etc. are not an option for me. Is there a way to substitute with vanilla extract? If so, ...
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Non-alcoholic substitution for dry white wine in bolognese sauce and other tomato sauces?
What is the purpose of dry white wine in a recipe like bolognese sauce? I need to substitute something non-alcoholic for the wine and while I've found many great lists of possible substitutions, the ...
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Can you use brandy instead of rum in cake recipe
Can you use brandy instead of rum in a cake recipe
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Could you use other liquors than vodka in pie dough?
Cook's Illustrated has developed a recipe for pie dough that substitutes vodka for some of the water, making dough mixable but developing less gluten (tough pastry). It works! Has anyone tried using ...
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Non-alcoholic mint julep?
Can I substitute Bourbon in this recipe? Lemonade would make it too sour. Water would make it too watery.
I know this isn't exactly cooking per se, but the reason behind this is that I have a BUNCH ...
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Can Rum-balls be made without alcohol?
My wife and I enjoy a recipe for rum-balls that she has made in the past, but we have friends that choose not to consume any alcohol.
Is there any hope for non-alcoholic rum-balls? What could be ...
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Alcohol-optional desserts?
I am having a dinner / make-fancy-cocktails party, and trying to work out the menu. Since it's a cocktail party, having some sort of alcohol in the dessert seems appropriate.
The difficulty is, for ...
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