HERBS AND SPICES

what pairs with what, how much to use and what swaps for what — per extension publications MF3539 (Kansas State) and FN198 (NDSU)

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Pairings, amounts and the fresh–dried–ground rule are from Kansas State University publication MF3539 “Seasoning with Herbs and Spices” (2020); substitutions from NDSU Extension FN198 “Ingredient Substitutions” (2023), fractions cross-checked against Purdue HHS-784-W. Start small and taste. Checked 2026-08-13.

A DOUBLED RECIPE DOES NOT DOUBLE THE SPICE

The Kansas State guide says it plainly: when doubling a recipe, increase herbs and spices by half only — then adjust to taste if the dish wants more. Adding more is always easier than rescuing an over-spiced pot.

Cayenne even grows stronger on its own: its flavor intensifies during cooking, which is why it starts at one eighth of a teaspoon.

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Pairings, amounts and the fresh–dried–ground rule are from Kansas State University publication MF3539 “Seasoning with Herbs and Spices” (2020); substitutions from NDSU Extension FN198 “Ingredient Substitutions” (2023), fractions cross-checked against Purdue HHS-784-W. Start small and taste. Checked 2026-08-13.
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HERBS AND SPICES

A DOUBLED RECIPE DOES NOT DOUBLE THE SPICE

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Printing

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