Question 1

What can I substitute for whole milk?

Accepted Answer

Mix 2/3 cup skim milk + 1/3 cup half-and-half. Or use any plant milk 1:1.

Question 2

Can I substitute evaporated milk for regular milk?

Accepted Answer

Mix 1:1 with water to reconstitute. Evaporated milk is just concentrated milk.

Question 3

Are cooking measurements exact?

Accepted Answer

Cooking measurements allow some variation unlike baking. Most recipes have margin for error, but baking requires precision. Use weight measurements for best results.

Question 4

Why do recipes use different measurement systems?

Accepted Answer

US recipes use cups/tablespoons, most other countries use grams/milliliters. Weight-based measurements are more accurate and consistent.

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