You may find yourself in a emergency situation where you are out of a specified herb for a recipe. First thing, write it down on your shopping list to obtain it, the next time you go out. Or you just don't care for that specific flavor herb in this recipe. This chart will help you choose substitutions or alternatives that should work with your recipe.

Please remember, whenever substituting, you must realize that the flavor will not be as originally intended in the recipe. It is proper to begin your substitution with HALF the specified recipe amount and then adjust to your own personal tastes. You can always add to the recipe, BUT you cannot take away from it, once it has been added. You should always feel free to adjust and add to any recipe to suit yourself and your family.

As a general rule for most herbs, one teaspoon of dried herb can be substituted for one Tablespoon of chopped fresh herb. This is only a general guide. Take your own tastes into consideration when selecting your own herbs and spices. Write it down before you forget or get side-tracked. You just might create a whole new family favorite recipe...!

Spice Mill® Herb Substitutions
Basil	Oregano; thyme
Chervil	Tarragon; parsley
Chives	Green onion tops; leek; onion
Cilantro	Parsley
Dill	None
Italian Seasoning	Blend mixture of any of these: basil, oregano, rosemary, and ground red pepper
Marjoram	Basil; savory; thyme
Mint	Basil; marjoram; rosemary
Onion	Chives; green onion tops; leek; shallot
Oregano	Basil; thyme
Parsley	Chervil; cilantro
Poultry Seasoning	Sage plus a mixture of any of these: marjoram, rosemary, savory, thyme, and black pepper
Red Pepper	Dash bottled hot pepper sauce or black pepper
Rosemary	Savory; tarragon; thyme;
Sage	Poultry seasoning; savory; marjoram; rosemary
Savory	Marjoram; sage; thyme
Tarragon	Chervil; dash aniseed; dash fennel seed
Thyme	Basil; marjoram; oregano; savory