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Cooking with Dill

April 12, 2013
Photo: Randy Mayor
Use dill in these delicious recipes to add sweet, distinctive flavor to your cooking.
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Feathery Leaves

Photo: John Autry
View Recipe: Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill

Peaking from summer through fall, fresh dill adds sweet flavor to seafood, cold sauces, and salads. For best results, add at the end of cooking, when a heat source has been removed.

First up is our Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill. Sweet and savory, this recipe makes the most of an abundance of zucchini with a medley of spices, fruits, and herbs. Use1 1⁄2 cups cooked, shelled fresh chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in place of canned if you can find them. Don’t skip the broiling step for the crispest finish.

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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Photo: José Picayo
View Recipe: Tzatziki Chicken Salad

We made a classic Greek sauce of creamy yogurt and cucumber for the base of this tangy salad. Eat it straight out of the bowl, in lettuce cups, or with pita chips. Either way, this easy, protein-packed salad requires no cooking and comes together in minutes. Guests and friends will love this healthy appetizer, and you can use the leftovers in your lunch for the next day.

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Tomato-Dill Couscous

Photo: John Autry
View Recipe: Tomato-Dill Couscous

This easy side will be an instant hit with your family. Cook just a few minutes on the stove, and throw in snips of fresh dill, a handful of Sun Gold or Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.

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Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad

Photo: Oxmoor House
View Recipe: Sour Cream-Dill Potato Salad

Whip up a side salad of this potato salad for your next picnic. Made with sour cream, Greek yogurt, cucumber, and fresh dill, this creamy potato salad is ready in 20 minutes.

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Lemon-Dill Salmon Croquettes with Horseradish Sauce

Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Lemon-Dill Salmon Croquettes with Horseradish Sauce

Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. A serving of croquettes supplies about a day's worth of the fat.

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Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Mustard and Dill

Photo: Oxmoor House
View Recipe: Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Mustard and Dill

Use different varieties of tomato for more color. Prepare just before serving so the tomatoes will hold their shape.

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Beets with Dill and Walnuts

Photo: Jamie Chung
View Recipe: Beets with Dill and Walnuts

Beets are ready when they can be pierced with a fork without too much resistance. If they're not quite tender enough, put them back under pressure for a minute or two. Prep the dressing while the beets cook.

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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
View Recipe: Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Panko is the secret ingredient that makes these crispy, oven-fried fish fillets a family favorite. The lemon-dill sauce is the perfect compliment and great for dipping. For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or substitute halibut or even tilapia.

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Quick Pickled Dilly Green Beans

Photo: Romulo Yanes
View Recipe: Quick Pickled Dilly Green Beans

A fresh alternative to pickled cukes, these crisp, crunchy treats make a zesty summer snack, garnish for a Bloody Mary, or condiment in a sandwich or salad. They're easy to prepare and will keep up to a week in the refrigerator.

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Slow-Roasted Brown Sugar and Dill Cured Salmon

Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Slow-Roasted Brown Sugar and Dill Cured Salmon

Slow roasting the cured fish gives the salmon a velvety, silken texture.

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