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

You go to the kitchen and you start to pull things out 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? You can use Oregano or Thyme.

Don’t have Cilantro? You can use Parsley or Dill.

Don’t have Marjoram? You can use Basil or Thyme.

Don’t have Mint? Use Basil, Marjoram or Rosemary

Don’t have Oregano? You can use Thyme or Basil.

Don’t have Chervil? You can use Tarragon or Parsley.

Don’t have Chive? Use Green onion, onion or Leek.

Don’t have Parsley? You can use Chervil or Cilantro.

Don’t have Rosemary? Use Thyme or Tarragon

Don’t have Sage? Use Marjoram or Rosemary

Don’t have Tarragon? Use Chervil, Fennel seed or Aniseed

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

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

Jay Jones is the Executive Chef of Chateau Noir, LLC. (www.chateaunoirllc.com)

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