Kitchen Charts

Substitutes for Seasonings and Herbs

Apple Pie Spice (1 teaspoon)
    substitute: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Chives, chopped (1 tablespoon)
    substitute: 1 tablespoon chopped scallion (green onion) tops

Garlic Clove (1 medium)
    substitute: 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or minced dried garlic

Garlic Salt (1 teaspoon)
    substitute: 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder plus 7/8 teaspoon salt

Ginger, candied (1 tablespoon
    substitute: 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Gingerroot, fresh, grated (1 tablespoon
    substitute: 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Herbs, fresh (1 tablespoon)
    substitute: 1 teaspoon dried herbs or 1/4 teaspoon powdered herbs

Horseradish, fresh, grated (1 tablespoon)
    substitute: 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Mustard, dry (1 teaspoon)
    substitute: 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Orange Peel, dried (1 tablespoon)
    substitute: 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract or 1 tablespoon grated orange rind

Parsley, fresh, chopped (1/4 cup)
    substitute: 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 teaspoon)
    substitute: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Vanilla Bean (1 one-inch piece)
    substitute: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract