Friday, May 02, 2008

SPICE SUBSTITUTIONS

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)


HERB SUBSTITUTION CHART

Basil: Oregano or thyme
Chervil: Tarragon or parsley
Chive: Green onion; onion; or leek
Cilantro: Parsley
Italian Seasoning Blend: of 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

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