Sunday, September 26, 2010

Herb and Spice Substitution Chart

Herb/Spice                                Use:
Allspice                cinnamon; dash of nutmeg; or dash of cloves
Aniseed                fennel seeds: a few drops anise extract
Basil                     oregano; thyme
Cardamom           ginger
Chervil                  tarragon; parsley
Chili powder         dash of hot pepper sauce, oregano and cumin together
Chives                  green onions; onion; or leek
Cilantro                parsley
Cinnamon             nutmeg; allspice (reduced by 1/4 the amount)
Cloves                  allspice; cinnamon; or nutmeg
Cumin                   chili powder
Ginger                  allspice; cinnamon; mace; or nutmeg
Italian seasoning    a blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, and ground red pepper
Mace                    allspice; cinnamon; ginger; or nutmeg
Marjoram             basil; thyme; or savory
Mint                     basil; marjoram; or rosemary
Nutmeg                cinnamon; ginger; or mace
Oregano               thyme or basil
Parsley                 chervil or cilantro
Red pepper          dash of hot pepper sauce; black pepper
Rosemary             thyme; tarragon; or savory
Saffron                 dash turmeric
Sage                     poultry seasoning; savory; marjoram; or rosemary
Savory                  thyme; marjoram; or sage
Tarragon               chervil; dash fennel seed; or dash aniseed
Thyme                  basil; marjoram; oregano; or savory

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