Sherri's Helpful Hints

Herb Substitution Chart

Basil - Oregano or thyme
Chervil - Tarragon or parsley
Chive - Green onion; onion; or leek
Cilantro - Parsley
Italian Seasoning - Blend any of these: basil, oregano, rosemary, and ground red pepper
Marjoram - Basil; thyme; or savory
Mint - Basil; marjoram; or rosemary
Oregano - Thyme or basil
Parsley - Chervil or cilantro
Poultry Seasoning - Sage plus a blend of any of these: thyme, marjoram, savory, black pepper, and rosemary
Red Pepper - Dash bottled hot pepper sauce or black pepper
Rosemary - Thyme; tarragon; or savory
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


Spice Substitution Chart

Allspice - Cinnamon; cassia; dash of nutmeg or mace; or dash of cloves
Aniseed - Fennel seed or a few drops anise extract
Cardamom - Ginger
Chili Powder - Dash bottled hot pepper sauce plus a combination of oregano and cumin
Cinnamon - Nutmeg or allspice (use only 1/4 of the amount)
Cloves - Allspice; cinnamon; or nutmeg
Cumin - Chili powder
Ginger - Allspice; cinnamon; mace; or nutmeg
Mace - Allspice; cinnamon; ginger; or nutmeg
Nutmeg - Cinnamon; ginger; or mace
Saffron - Dash turmeric (for color)