All of my best Rosemary Substitute ideas, whether you need fresh or dried rosemary in a recipe! Plus how to use them and what each alternative is best paired with for easy reference!
Use in a 1:1 ratio for rosemary (fresh or dried). Use ¼ teaspoon dried basil for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
1 teaspoon fresh basil, ¼ teaspoon dried basil
Option 4 - Dried Savory
Use in a 1:1 ratio for dried rosemary. Use ¼ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
1 teaspoon dried savory
Option 5 - Dried Tarragon
Use in a 2:1 ratio (half) for dried rosemary. Use ⅛ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
Option 6 - Dried Marjoram
Use in a 1:1 ratio for dried rosemary. Use ¼ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Option 7 - Italian Seasoning
Use in a 2:1 ratio (half) for dried rosemary. Use ⅛ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Option 8 - For Fish
Use in a 1:1 ratio for dried rosemary. Use ¼ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
1 teaspoon dill, parsley, or chives
Option 9 - For Beef
Use in a 2:1 ratio (half) for dried rosemary. Use ⅛ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
½ teaspoon sage
Option 10 - For Lamb, Mutton & Goat
Use as en equal part combination in a 1:1 ratio for dried rosemary. Use ¼ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
1 teaspoon bay leaf, peppermint, and thyme
Option 11 - Turkey, Chicken & Poultry
Use thyme in a 1:1 ratio for rosemary (fresh or dried). Use ¼ teaspoon dried thyme for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.Use sage in a 2:1 ratio (half) for dried rosemary. Use ⅛ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
½ teaspoon sage, 1 teaspoon thyme
Option 12 - Sausage Dishes
Use caraway seeds or sage in a 2:1 ratio (half) for dried rosemary. Use ⅛ teaspoon to substitute for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.
½ teaspoon caraway seeds, ½ teaspoon sage
Option 13 - Mushroom Dishes
Use marjoram, chives, dill, parsley, basil, oregano, or tarragon in a 1:1 ratio for rosemary (fresh or dried). Use ¼ teaspoon dried thyme for each teaspoon (1 sprig) of fresh rosemary.