Spice Substitution Chart

Occasionally you will find yourself in a situation where you are out of a specified spice used in a recipe. This chart will help you choose substitutions that work. Whenever substituting, keep in mind that the flavor will not be exactly the same as in the original recipe. It's always wise to start your substitutions with 1/2 the specified amount and then adjust to your own personal preferences.

 Spice Substitution Chart

Allspice	Cinnamon  Cassia  Dash of nutmeg  Dash of cloves
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   Nutmeg
Cumin	Chili powder
Ginger	Allspice  Cinnamon  Nutmeg
Nutmeg	Cinnamon  Ginger
Basil	Oregano Thyme
Chive	Green Onion Leek
Cilantro	Parsley
Oregano	Thyme Basil
Sage	Poultry Seasoning Rosemary
Red Pepper	Dash bottled hot pepper sauce or black pepper
Rosemary	Thyme   Savory
Parsley	Chervil   Cilantro
Mint	Basil Rosemary
Thyme	Basil Oregano Savory
Italian Seasoning	Blend of any of these: Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, and Ground Red Pepper
Poultry Seasoning	Sage plus a blend of any of these: Thyme, Savory, Black pepper, and Rosemary