People ask me ALL the time, “If I don’t have X, can I use Y?” X = rosemary, Y = Thyme. X = sherry vinegar, Y = red wine vinegar. X = apples, Y = pears. You get the idea: they’re asking about ingredient substitutions, but really they’re requesting permission to ignore or defy parts of a recipe. 99.9% of the time, my answer is “Go for it!”