| When you start your personal chef training you | | | | 4. Cardamom something that most people don't |
| run into situations that you are not prepared for. | | | | keep handy, can be replaced by Ginger. |
| One of these situations is herb and spice | | | | 5. Chili Powder can often be replaced by Hot |
| substitutions. In fact this situation can occur | | | | Sauce plus Oregano and Cumin. This is very useful |
| anywhere even if you are just cooking at home. | | | | for making chili dishes and the like. |
| A common problem when performing your | | | | 6. Often times you will need a replacement for |
| personal chef service is to run out of herbs and | | | | Poultry Seasoning. The solution is Sage, Thyme, |
| spices, or have a client run out of herbs and | | | | Marjoram, Savory, Black Pepper and Rosemary. |
| spices. This is never good as it can lead to bland | | | | All of the replacements are very useful once you |
| or bad food. Nobody wants to serve this to client. | | | | start your personal chef training.You never want |
| The solution? Know these common herb and | | | | to get in a position where you cannot create a |
| spice substitutions. | | | | great tasty meal for your clients. With these |
| 1. Sometimes Oregano can be replaced by Basil or | | | | simple herb and spice subsitutions you will always |
| Thyme or vice-versa. | | | | be ready to go. never again will you have to |
| 2. Another commonly replaced spice is Allspice, | | | | scramble to figure out what to do with your |
| which can be replaced by Cinnamon, Cassia, | | | | meals when you run out of certain herbs and |
| Nutmeg, Mace, or Cloves. | | | | spices. So get started with your personal chef |
| 3. Aniseed can be replaced by Fennel Seed or | | | | training today! |
| Anise Extract. | | | | |