The right Herb for the job

So you find a great recipe and upon first glance, you feel you have all of the ingredients needed to complete the dish.

You go to the kitchen and you start to pull things out of the pantry only to find you don’t have an ingredient for the dish.

Time is short and you can’t run out to the store.

Don’t panic here are some substitutions that will have you back on track in no time.

Here are a few of the basic ones.

Don’t have Basil instead you can use Oregano or thyme

Don’t have Cilantro instead you can use Parsley or Dill

Don’t have Marjoram instead you can use Basil or thyme

Don’t have Mint instead you can use Basil or marjoram; or rosemary

Don’t have Oregano instead you can use Thyme or basil

Don’t have Chervil instead you can use Tarragon or parsley

Don’t have Chive instead you can use Green onion or onion or leek

Don’t have Parsley instead you can use Chervil or cilantro

Don’t have Rosemary instead you can use Thyme or tarragon

Don’t have Sage instead you can use Marjoram or rosemary

Don’t have Tarragon instead you can use Fennel seed or aniseed

Remember these are on the fly substitutions and the flavors in some cases are similar, however, each ingredient has its own unique flavor.

You will have subtle changes in the final product when using substitutions however the dish will still work well.

Now make some great recipes