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| Spice | Unit | Substitutions | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allspice | 1 teaspoon, ground | 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves + 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger OR 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves OR 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves + 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg | 6 whole allspice berries = 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
| Aniseed | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon fennel seed | |
| Apple Pie Spice | 1 teaspoon | 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ginger + 1/8 teaspoon allspice + 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg OR 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg | |
| Arrowroot | 1 tablespoon | 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour OR 1 tablespoon cornstarch | |
| Basil | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon Oregano or thyme | |
| Bay Leaf | 1 whole | 1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf OR 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme | |
| Cardamom | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon ginger OR 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| Celery Seed | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon dill seed | |
| Chili Power (hot) | 1 tablespoon | 2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder | |
| Chinese Five Spice | 1 teaspoon | Chinese Five Spice powder | |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon | 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or allspice | |
| Cinnamon Sugar | 1 cup | 7/8 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon | |
| Cloves | 1 teaspoon whole | 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves | |
| 1 teaspoon ground | 1 teaspoon ground allspice | ||
| Cumin | Chili powder | ||
| Curry Powder | 1 tablespoon | 1/2 teaspoon cardamom + 1/2 teaspoon cayenne + 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed + 1/2 teaspoon cumin + 1/2 teaspoon ginger + 1/2 teaspoon turmeric | |
| Fennel seed | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon caraway seeds | |
| Garlic | 1 clove fresh | 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder OR 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic | |
| Ginger | 1 tablespoon | Allspice, cinnamon, mace, or nutmeg OR 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger | |
| Ginger root (grated fresh) | 1/2 teaspoon | 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger | |
| Mace | Allspice, cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg | ||
| Marjoram | Basil, thyme, or savory | ||
| Mint | 1 tablespoon, dried | 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped Basil, marjoram, or rosemary | |
| Mustard seed | 1 teaspoon | 1 tablespoon prepared mustard | |
| Nutmeg | Cinnamon, ginger, or mace | ||
| Onion powder | 1 teaspoon | 1 tablespoon onion flakes OR 1/3 cup fresh onion, chopped | |
| Oregano | Thyme, basil, or marjoram | ||
| Parsley, fresh, chopped | 1 tablespoon | 1 teaspoon parsley flakes | |
| Pepper flakes, hot | 1 teaspoon | 1/2 teaspoon cayenne | |
| Poultry Seasoning | 1 teaspoon | 3/4 teaspoon sage, 1/4 ground thyme | |
| Pumpkin Pie Spice | 1 teaspoon | Pumpkin Pie Spice | |
| Rosemary | Thyme, tarragon, or savory | ||
| Tarragon | Chervil, dash fennel seed, or dash aniseed | ||
| Thyme | Basil, marjoram, oregano, or savory | ||
| Tumeric | 1 teaspoon | 1 teaspoon dry mustard |