1.   The recipe calls for two cloves of garlic, minced.

2.   Although the recipe calls for spinach, other greens like beet greens or celery tops can be used.

3.   But you can fudge if the cookie or cake recipe calls for a tiny bit of real chocolate, or chocolate chips, and use a lesser brand.

4.   Does a recipe call for a teaspoon of oregano?

5.   For best results, use butter if the recipe calls for butter.

6.   If a recipe calls for cream, half-and-half or whole milk will work and lower the fat content.

7.   If the recipe calls for a cup of onions and you like onions more than that, put in two cups.

8.   If the recipe calls for one cup of oil, substitute one cup of applesauce.

9.   If your grapefruit is tart, use a little less than the recipe calls for.

10.   If your recipe calls for further cooking, undercook the beans a little.