Complete guide to herbs and spices
Jazz up your meals with helpful tips and delicious recipes
March 21, 2003
Fresh vs. dried
Ever wondered what the difference is between fresh and dried spices? Although they may have the same flavour, dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh. Use this conversion chart as a guide to help you decide how much to use.| Spice/ Herb | Fresh | Dried/ Bottled |
| Basil | ¼ cup (50 mL) chopped | 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
| 2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped | 1 tsp (5 mL) | |
| Dill | 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped | ¼ tsp (1 mL) |
| 2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped | 1 tsp (5 mL) | |
| Garlic | 2 cloves, minced | 2 tsp (10 mL) bottled chopped |
| 4 cloves, minced | 1 tbsp (15 mL) bottled minced | |
| Ginger | ¼ cup finely chopped | 1 tbsp (15 mL) bottled minced |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated fresh | 2 tsp (10 mL) bottled minced | |
| Mint | 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped | ½ tsp (2 mL) |
| Rosemary | 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped | 2 tsp (10 mL) crumbled leaves |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped | 1 tbsp (15 mL) crumbled leaves | |
| Sage | ¼ cup (50 mL) finely minced | 2 tsp (10 mL) crumbled |
| Thyme | 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped | 1 tsp (5 mL) |
| 1 bunch | 4 tbsp (60 mL) |
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