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Ground sumac, lemon wedges, lemon zest, zaatar, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, and vinegar in small bowls

Sumac Substitute

May 6, 2026June 13, 2026ting

The best sumac substitute is usually lemon zest plus a little lemon juice. Zaatar, lemon pepper, vinegar, tamarind, and paprika can work in specific dishes.

Cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cardamom, and cloves arranged in small bowls

Cinnamon Substitute

May 1, 2026June 13, 2026ting

The best cinnamon substitute depends on the recipe. Pumpkin pie spice, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, and cloves can all work in different amounts.

Ground coriander with coriander seeds, cumin, caraway seeds, fennel seeds, curry powder, garam masala, lemon peel, and a spoon

Ground Coriander Substitute

April 19, 2026June 13, 2026ting

Cumin is the easiest ground coriander substitute for many savory dishes. Use half as much at first, then adjust with caraway, fennel, curry powder, or lemon zest as needed.

Whole cloves with bowls of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, and warm spice blends on a wooden board

Cloves Substitute

March 30, 2026June 14, 2026ting

The best cloves substitute is usually allspice for a single spice swap. Cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, ginger, or pumpkin pie spice can also work by recipe.

What Does Chai Tea Taste Like? A Flavorful Exploration

March 30, 2026ting

Chai tea is consumed hot or iced. The taste of chai tea is described as sweet, warm, spicy, robust, rich, refreshing, invigorating, hot, sweet cinnamon, fragrant cloves, pungent black pepper, creamy like gingerbread, and…

Does Garlic Powder Have Sodium? Health Benefits Revealed

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026ting

Garlic powder contains 1 mg of sodium per 1 teaspoon. Onion salt can be replaced with onion powder, which also contains 1 mg of sodium per 1 teaspoon. Excess sodium intake can increase the…

Small bowl of red-orange homemade seafood seasoning with spice accents on a simple board

Old Bay Substitute

March 5, 2026June 15, 2026ting

A practical Old Bay substitute starts with celery salt, paprika, dry mustard, black pepper, cayenne, bay leaf, and a small amount of warm spice.

Two small bowls comparing pale garlic powder and speckled garlic salt

Garlic Salt vs Garlic Powder

February 3, 2026June 14, 2026tingLeave a Comment

Garlic powder is dried garlic. Garlic salt is garlic powder plus salt, so it changes both garlic flavor and sodium in a recipe.

Small bowls of warm spices, cinnamon sticks, and green cardamom arranged as garam masala substitutes

Substitute for Garam Masala

January 14, 2026June 14, 2026ting

The best substitute for garam masala is a small blend of warm spices. Curry powder can work in a pinch, but it tastes different and often includes turmeric.