Basic Dry Measures (U.S.)
a pinch = 1/8 teaspoon (tsp.)
1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) = 3 teaspoons (tsp.)
1/4 cup (c.) = 4 Tablespoons (Tbsp.)
1/3 cup (c.) = 5 1/3 Tablespoons (Tbsp.)
1/2 cup (c.) = 8 Tablespoons (Tbsp.)
1 cup (c.) = 16 Tablespoons (Tbsp.)
Basic Wet Measures (U.S.)
1 gallon = 4 quarts (qt.)
1 gallon = 8 pints (pt.)
1 gallon = 16 cups (c.)
1 gallon = 128 fluid ounces (fl oz.)
1 quart (qt.) = 2 pints (pt.)
1 quart (qt.) = 4 cups (c.)
1 quart (qt.) = 32 fluid ounces (fl oz.)
1 pint (pt.) = 2 cups (c.)
1 pint (pt.) = 16 fluid ounces (fl oz.)
1 cup (c.) = 8 fluid ounces (fl oz.)
Other non-standard measures
Dash = 1/8 teaspoon
dl (decilitre) = 1/10 of a litre (L) or 100 milliltres (ml)
Dollop = approximately 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon
Knob of butter = approximately 2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon
Pat of butter = about 1 teaspoon
Peck = 2 gallons, 8 quarts, 1/4 of a bushel
Smidge(n) = a little bit
Splash = 1/2 teaspoon
Sprinkle = 1/8 teaspoon
Tad = a little more than you did before
In my Kitchen Witch Tips, which appear at the bottom of several recipes, I’ve often noted some “translations” for cooking terms that I’ve used. Having lived in a few different countries, my recipes come from various sources and inspirations.
U.S.-UK Lexicon
As two countries separated by a common language (A fact noted by Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw – yes, I know that this is not an exact quote by either of them.), here are some additional cooking terms that I’ve interpreted from English to American.
Cilantro = Coriander (fresh)
Eggplant = Aubergine
Zucchini = Courgette
Superfine sugar = Caster sugar
Confectioners’ sugar = Icing sugar
Heavy whipping cream = Double cream
Light whipping cream = Single cream
Light brown sugar = Light Muscavado sugar
Dark brown sugar = Dark Muscavado sugar
Bread Roll/Sandwich Roll = Bap
Ground Beef = Mince
Ground [Meat] = Minced [Meat]
Tuna Salad = Tuna Mayonnaise
Egg Salad = Egg Mayonnaise