Alcohol Free Cooking -- Simple substitutions

Most alcohol gets burned off during the cooking process. But if you have some recipes that require a cooking wine or liqueur and don't want to risk it on children or less-than-healthy guests, give these simple substitutions a try.

Replace one tablespoon of bourbon or sherry with:

• one tablespoon of apple or orange juice

Replace one tablespoon of coffee liqueur or chocolate liqueur with:

• 1/2 teaspoon chocolate extract or
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee in 2.5 teaspoons of water

Alcohol Free Cooking Substitutions(click thumbnails to view gallery)

Replace one tablespoon Grand Marnier or citrus liqueur with:

• 2.5 teaspoons orange juice plus 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Replace 1/4 cup fruit-flavored liqueur with:

• 1/4 cup fruit juice

Replace 1/4 cup white wine with:

• 1/4 cup chicken broth in savory recipes
• 1/4 cup apple or white grape juice in dessert recipes

Replace 1/4 cup red with:

• 1/4 cup beef broth in savory recipes
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice in desserts

These substitution suggestions were found in the Publix GreenWise Market Magazine. They suggest whipping out your wooden spoon and working these recipe substitutions to your particular taste. Bon appetite!