STAT substitution idea

karenl · **Posted:** Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:51 pm

Hello gang,

Want to make a shrimp bisque tonight but the recipe calls for brandy to finish it off and of course it's SUNDAY IN THE SOUTH so I can't buy brandy.
WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BRANDY?
:?:

Karen

tiffysma · **Joined:** Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:29 am **Posts:** 1187

This is from the alcohol subsititions under the sticky:FAQ and hints:

For 2 tablespoons rum or brandy, substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum or brandy extract for recipes in which liquid amount is not crucial. Add water, white grape juice, or apple juice, if necessary to get the specified amount of liquid.

I was thinking apple juice or maybe 1/2 apple juice and 1/2 water.

If you have any white wine on hand, I'd use it instead.

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

Hello ladies!

For all kinds of alcohol aliases, and several other helps don't forget to check the Sticky Thread "BAKING FAQ and HELPFUL HINTS." What time is dinner tonight, Karen? :wink:

karenl · **Posted:** Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:48 pm

I'm making this for a certain special someone

hugs,
Karen

tiffysma · **Joined:** Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:29 am **Posts:** 1187

How exciting!! I didn't think it sounded like a dish for the boys :wink:

Let us know how it turns out. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

karenl · **Posted:** Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:58 pm

He loves soups.

Will let you know..

Karen

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

OH! Happy Day!!! That's great Karen!! Can you see me grinning from ear to ear? I'm happy as a lark and a very happy camper for you. :wink:

Keep us knowing DD.

{{{{Great big hugs}}}!

karenl · **Posted:** Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:11 am

ate all of the bisque. It was sooooo good. Just had some french bread on the side, perfect. I deglazed the pan with broth(since I didn't have brandy). Then at the end since I didn't have sherry I used cooking sherry just to give it that taste and it was fine.

YummmmY
Karen

tiffysma · **Joined:** Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:29 am **Posts:** 1187

Glad it turned out so well, Karen. Didn't even leave any for the rest of us, eh? It's so good to have you back and in the kitchen!!

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

Keep up the good work girl! It's so much fun to cook for someone who enjoys helping eat the results. Sounds like cloud nine to me!

karenl · **Posted:** Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:24 am

Karen

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

Karen, I can't think of a nicer, more deserving person to which this could happen. The very best wishes to you and yours. Now, young lady, how about this Christmas? Seems to me it's looking very promising, and like a happy one to me.

I'm excited for you!

karenl · **Posted:** Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:02 pm

will be different, but I'm hoping with this wonderful man in my life it will be more tolerable, as I wasn't looking forward to them at all.

Karen

Mary K. · **Joined:** Fri Sep 26, 2003 5:34 pm **Posts:** 9788

I know dear, and I was really dreading them for you, but now, things look so much better, so just hang in there. See me grinning and my happy heart for you? You're going to have to fix him some of those pretty things that you make at Christmastime. I bet he will enjoy, and love the fact that you've made them.

tiffysma · **Joined:** Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:29 am **Posts:** 1187

Yeah, what she said :wink:

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