As a chef, I often experiment with different substitutes when I don’t have a certain ingredient on hand. One time, I ran out of dill seeds when preparing my famous pickles, and I tried using tarragon as a substitute. Surprisingly,…

As a chef, I’ve had plenty of experience using different herbs and spices to add flavor to my dishes. One of the most common substitutions I make in my recipes is using fresh parsley instead of dried parsley. While dried…

As a chef, I have experimented with many different spice blends in my cooking. While curry powder is a great all-purpose seasoning, it’s not always easy to find in some grocery stores. That’s why it’s essential to have some great…

As an experienced chef, I have tried a variety of substitutes for garam masala over the years. While nothing can truly replace the depth and complexity of flavor that garam masala naturally releases, I have found that curry powder is…

As an experienced chef, I have experimented with different substitute spices for cumin to add different flavors to my dishes. One of my favorite substitutes is coriander seeds. I pan-roast them for a few minutes before crushing them which helps…

As a chef, I have experimented with many substitutes for caraway seeds in my cooking and baking. I found that fennel seeds and anise seeds are my favorite replacements for caraway seeds. They not only add a similar flavor profile…

As an experienced chef, I’ve experimented with many coriander substitutes in my dishes. In my opinion, garam masala and curry powder are the best substitutes, as they contain coriander as one of their primary ingredients. Cumin is also a good…