Herb, Spices and Seasoning Substitutions

BamsBBQ · Mar 5, 2009

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Allspice-1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground
cloves OR

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon.

ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Ammonium carbonate-3/4 teaspoon
1 teaspoon baking soda
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Anchovy, mashed - 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
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Anise Extract 1 teaspoon
1 1/2 teaspoon anise seed
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Aniseed 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon Fennel seed or a few drops anise

extract
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Apple Pie Spice 1 teaspoon

Mix 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon
ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice and
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg OR
1 teaspoon cinnamon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground
nutmeg OR
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg,
and 1/8 teaspoon cardamom OR
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon
ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8

teaspoon ground cardamom
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Arrowroot 1 tablespoon

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour OR

1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Basil 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon Oregano or thyme
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Bay Leaf 1 whole
1/4 teaspoon crushed
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Beau monde 1 tablespoon
2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon celery salt
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Cardamom 1 teaspoon

1 teaspoon Ginger OR

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Cayenne 1/8 teaspoon
4 drops tabasco sauce
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Celery Salt 1 teaspoon
3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon crushed celery
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Celery seed (for pickling) 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon dill seed
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Chervil 1 teaspoon

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes plus 1/8 teaspoon
rubbed, dried sage OR

1 teaspoon parsley
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Chili Hot Red, dried, whole 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
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Chili Powder, hot 1 teaspoon

1 teaspoon regular chili powder plus 1/8 teaspoon

ground red pepper OR

Dash bottled hot pepper sauce plus a

combination of oregano and cumin
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Chili Powder, hot 1 tablespoon

2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1

teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Chinese Five Spice 1 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon each of: Crushed anise seeds,
ground cinnamon, ground cloves and ground

ginger
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Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg or allspice
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Cinnamon Sugar 1 cup
7/8 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon ground
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Cloves
Allspice, cinnamon, or nutmeg
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Cumin
Chili powder
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Curry Powder 1 tablespoon

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon
cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed,
1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger,

1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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Dill 3 teaspoon fresh chopped
1 teaspoon dried dill
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Dried Herbs 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon fresh
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Fennel seeds 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
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Ginger 1 tablespoon

Allspice, cinnamon, mace, or nutmeg OR

1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger
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Juniper Berries 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon Rosemary
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Italian Seasoning 2 tablespoon
1 teaspoon each of: basil, oregano, marjoram,

rosemary, sage and thyme
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Leeks (sliced) 1/2 cup
1/2 cup sliced green onions or shallots
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Mace
Allspice, cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg
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Marjoram
Basil, thyme, or savory
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Mint
Basil, marjoram, or rosemary
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Nutmeg
Cinnamon, ginger, or mace
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Onion Powder
1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
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Oregano
Thyme, basil, or marjoram
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Parsley, dried 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon Chervil or cilantro
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Pepper flakes, hot 1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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Poultry Seasoning 1 teaspoon
3/4 teaspoon sage, 1/4 ground thyme
Poultry Seasoning 1 1/3 teaspoon

3/4 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/8

teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 teaspoon

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon
ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8

teaspoon ground nutmeg OR

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon
ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground mace, 1/8
teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground

cloves
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Red Pepper
Dash bottled hot pepper sauce or black pepper
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Rosemary
Thyme, tarragon, or savory
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Sage
Poultry seasoning, savory, marjoram, or rosemary
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Salt, seasoned 4 teaspoon

2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/2 teaspoon
parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4

teaspoon marjoram, 1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Salt, table 1 tablespoon
1 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
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Savory
Thyme, marjoram, or sage
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Sesame Seed 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon finely chopped blanched almonds
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Tarragon
Chervil, dash fennel seed, or dash aniseed
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Thyme
Basil, marjoram, oregano, or savory
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Tumeric 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Herb, Spices and Seasoning Substitutions

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