amount of dry herbs vs fresh
Read the recipe and note which herb, or herbs, the recipe calls for, and how much. Take note of whether it asks you to use dry or fresh herbs. Do the math to convert your measurements. One tablespoon equals three teaspoons. The ratio of using dried herbs instead of fresh is one to three. One tablespoon of fresh herb equals one teaspoon of dried. Therefore, if the recipe asks for one tablespoon of fresh oregano, you may substitute one teaspoon of dried oregano. The reason for this ratio is that dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh.