SPICE SUBSTITUTES GUIDE

Out of a spice? Find the best swaps for 215+ spices and seasonings, with exact ratios and tips for every recipe.

Most Popular & Essential

20

The spices found in nearly every kitchen worldwide.

Everyday Cooking Spices

20

Reliable staples that round out a well-stocked spice rack.

Heat & Chili Spices

20

From mild dried chilies to scorching ghost peppers.

Aromatic & Floral

20

Fragrant spices that add depth, sweetness, and complexity.

Blends & Seasoning Mixes

30

Pre-mixed combinations from every corner of the culinary world.

Seeds & Whole Spices

20

Seeds and whole spices that can be used as-is or freshly ground.

Roots & Rhizomes

10

Dried and ground roots with bold, distinctive flavors.

Bark & Wood

6

Spices derived from tree bark with warm, woody character.

Dried Herbs

20

Culinary herbs in dried form, from kitchen staples to rarities.

Specialty & International

24

Specialty ingredients including Japanese pantry staples, gourmet salts, and global flavors.

Less Common & Rare

25

Unusual and hard-to-find spices worth knowing about.