Category: Herb Substitutes

Are you out of lemon balm? If you are and you’re looking for a substitute for lemon balm, then you’re in luck because we have five options available for you. Lemon balm also known as balm mint is an aromatic perennial herb from the mint family. This herb is native to Europe and Northern Africa and has a citrusy flavor with hints of mint. Lemon balm is used in many ways including as a tea, seafood, sauces, soups, stews and more. However, if you’re preparing a dish that calls for lemon balm and you have none you may be wondering […]

Run out of lemongrass and you only noticed this at the last moment? Can’t find lemongrass anywhere in the grocery store but need it for a recipe? If this is you, then you need to find the best substitute for lemongrass right now and this post will help you do just that! Lemongrass is an aromatic herb from the Gramineae family that is native to tropical countries like India, Indonesia, and Guatemala. This herb has no actual taste, in that is is not sweet, sour, umami, salty or bitter. Therefore, all it does is impart its lovely aroma to dishes. […]

Have you ran out of lavender? If so, you’re probably looking for some good lavender substitute options? Keep reading to see the top 3 lavender substitutes.     Lavender plant  is a unique herb in that all parts of this plant – buds, leaves and dried stems – can be used in cooking. Lavender has a flavor that sweet, soft and floral with some bitter notes. It is also earthy, woodsy and minty. This herb is used in cooking in poultry preparations, seafood preparations, in beverages and in baking. It is also used in spice and herb mixes like herbes de […]

Are you making a recipe that calls for bay leaves? If you are and you’ve just noticed that you have none in your kitchen, then this list of easy ways to substitute for bay leaf is sure to come in handy for you! It outlines 5 easy bay leaf substitute options that are fairly easy to find! Some you may even have in your kitchen right now! Bay leaf is a hardy herb that is essentially the dried  leaves of the Laurus nobilis or the bay laurel tree. The laurel tree is an evergreen of the Lauraceae family and is […]

Looking for a great substitute for thyme? How about 7 ideal thyme substitute options? Keep reading to find out how you can use items you may have in your kitchen to replace thyme in most recipes. Thyme is an aromatic perennial evergreen herb in the mint family.  Thyme also known as common thyme (which is more common and probably the variety you’ve encountered) has an earthy, minty slightly bitter and slightly lemony.  Thyme is used in many Mediterranean and French recipes including braises, roasted meats, sauces, soups, vegetables, stock, fresh bread, stews, seafood and many other recipes. But, if you […]

Looking for a great substitute for oregano? How about 9 ideal oregano substitute options? Keep reading to find out how you can use items you likely have in your kitchen to replace oregano in most recipes. Oregano, also known as Mediterranean oregano, is a hardy perennial herb from the mint family that has a flavor often described as pungent, peppery, bitter and bold, but also slightly sweet.  Oregano is usually used in Mediterranean cuisine, and it mellows out significantly once cooked to add a nice earthy flavor to whatever dish its used in. But, if you’re making a recipe that […]

Looking for a great substitute for rosemary? How about 8 ideal rosemary substitute options? Keep reading to find out how you can use items you likely have in your kitchen to replace rosemary in just about any dish. Rosemary is a perennial evergreen type of herb with fine green needle-like leaves with small white, lilac or pink flowers. This herb has a warm, bitter lemon-pine flavor and is used widely in soups, sauces, roasts, braises, stuffing, stews, teas, vegetables, dips, and spice and herb blends. If you’re making any of these recipes and you have no rosemary, you’re likely looking […]

Looking for a great substitute for sage? How about 6 incredible sage substitute options? Keep reading to find out how you can use items you likely have in your kitchen to replace sage in cooking. Sage, also called garden sage, meadow sage, and true sage is an aromatic herb used in dishes like marinades, breads, stews, stuffings, pork, chicken, lamb and even cocktails. But, if you have no sage on hand, and you need it for a recipe, what can you uses as an effective sage substitute? Well, here are 6 easy ways to replace sage in a dish. These […]

Don’t have tarragon or realized you’re all out while you’re cooking? Here are the best tarragon substitute options for any recipe! If you’re making a recipe that calls for tarragon and you don’t have it, what do you do? No need to worry, as there are at least 7 easy ways to replace tarragon in a dish. Tarragon is a green leafy culinary herb from the daisy family that is used in a lot of french recipes. What does tarragon taste like? Tarragon has a slightly sweet, bitter taste with notes of fennel, anise and licorice due to the methyl […]