To make a buttermilk substitute, put 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup and add milk to the 1 cup mark. Let stand for five minutes.

For 1 cup sour cream, use 1 cup plain yogurt.

1 teaspoon dried herbs for 1 tablespoon fresh herbs.

1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) pure vanilla extract for 1 vanilla bean.