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Herb and Spice Substitutions

Herbs and spices are a great addition to your diet. They contain phytonutrients and can add a lot of flavor which is great for cutting out the sodium and extra fat. With all these healthful intentions it can be a real pain when you reach into the cabinet for that perfect flavor… and you’re all out! Instead of tossing your whole creation, or running to the store mid-broil, try one of these substitutions.

Herb Substitutions
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

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

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