Can dill weed be substituted for fresh dill sprigs? What is the formula for substitution?
BS Assuming that you mean dried dill weed, you won’t get as much flavor but you could use about 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed to equal a four-inch sprig of dill. How much dill weed equals 1 dill head? Also how much chopped garlic equals 1 garlic clove? KB A head of dill is actually composed of dill seeds. Please see the question above. One clove of garlic is generally considered to equal 1 teaspoon chopped. Hello–Could you tell me which is better, grinding or chopping fresh herbs. I recently read about a caterer using a grinder, but don’t know if that’s just to save time or if it’s better for the herbs. Thanks, MG Grinding fresh herbs sounds a little messy to me. The caterer is probably working with larger amounts than most home cooks and finds that a “buffalo chopper,” a commercial food chopper that’s almost like a grinder, is a good way to make quick work of it. I have a recipe that calls for 1 lemon, peel cut into strip, the juice squeezed and strained. It also calls for 1 orange, s
