1.   Reduced-calorie cheese is a great substitute for cream cheese.

2.   And dwarf willows, which thrive in wet, soggy soil, and can be regularly cut back, are a great substitute.

3.   Blimp-shaped, spaghetti squash makes a great substitute for pasta.

4.   If you prefer, lobster or poached oysters are great substitutes for shrimp.

5.   Lobster or poached oysters are great substitutes for shrimp.

6.   Peeled and diced canned tomatoes are a great substitute, and I use them often.

7.   The traditional Cuban sandwich is easy to put together, travels well, and makes a great substitute for the storebought hoagies.