How much do I buy?

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How many carrots equal 1 cup?

How much do I buy?

1 cup graham cracker crumbs = 14 squares
1 cup chopped carrot = 1 large carrot
1 cup chopped onion = 1 large onion
1 cup chopped sweet pepper = 1 large pepper
1 cup chopped tomato = 1 large tomato
1/2 cup diced celery = 1 large rib
3 Tbs. sliced scallion - 1 large scallion
4 tsp. chopped garlic = 1 large clove
4 cups sliced raw potatoes = 4 medium-size potatoes
3 Tbs. lemon juice -= 1 medium lemon
2 tsp. lemon zest = 1 medium lemon
2 Tbs. lime juice = 1 lime
4 tsp. orange zest = 1 medium orange
1/3 cup orange juice = 1 medium orange
1/2 cup mashed banana = 1 medium banana
2 cups sliced strawberries = 1 pint berries
1 egg white = 2 tsp. powdered egg whites + 2 Tbs. water
4 cups sifted flour = 3 1/2 cups unsifted
1 cup soft bread crumbs = 2 slices fresh bread
1 cup bread cubes = 2 slices fresh bread
2 cups shredded hard cheese = 8 ounces cheese

   

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