Cooking with herbs and spices

Some recipes use fresh herbs while others use powdered or dried herbs. In some recipes, you can substitute fresh herbs for dried if needed. One tablespoon of fresh herbs is equal to 1 teaspoon of dried herbs. One teaspoon of dried herbs is equal to 1/4 teaspoon of herb powder. But make sure the substitution makes sense based on the dish.

If you've never used a spice before, start by slowly adding it to a dish. Not everyone tastes food the same way. Red pepper flakes can bring a spicy heat to your chili, but if you think ketchup is spicy, don't add the red pepper flakes. Instead consider spices such as paprika, cinnamon and cumin.