What to do with dill?

cgraz · January 13, 2013, 07:48:02 AM

One of the things that drives me nuts about (a) trying new recipes and (b) buying herbs - at our local store they only sell pretty big bunches of things like dill. I wanted to try this recipe for Sweet & Sour Cucumbers with Fresh Dill (which was good by the way - we had burgers with sweet potato fries and it was a nice crunchy veggie addition to that meal).

So now I have all this dill kicking around and nothing to do with it. I haven't really cooked with dill before, so does anyone have any ideas?

caito · January 13, 2013, 07:54:26 AM

Mix it in with plain greek yogurt + garlic (or garlic powder) + some salt to make a delicious dill dip.

The Turtle Whisperer · January 13, 2013, 08:28:30 AM

Egg or potato salad, omelets...

sweetie darling · January 13, 2013, 10:01:33 AM

ROASTED CARROTS!!

I just tested out several seasonings - all were fabulous!!

Preheat oven to 400. Cut carrots lengthwise, scatter over cookie sheet, liberal drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle with chopped dill.
Also did Herbs de Provence
Rosemary
Cumin & ground cinnamon

Roast for 20-30 min or more, depending on carrot size or preference for doneness.

Bonus: I didn't have any good bread on hand, but if I did, I'd have sopped up the oil on the cookie sheet.

Clementine · January 13, 2013, 12:26:07 PM

I use it on pita bread triangles... cut up pita bread, coat with a thin layer of butter or olive oil, sprinkle on dill, bake at 350ish for a few minutes until crispy on the edges but still a bit chewy in the center. Makes a great side for baked salmon, etc.

Run Amok · January 13, 2013, 01:37:12 PM

I second caitos suggestion. So good! Also great in spanikopita. Also baked salmon with lemon and dill. Potato salad with dill is also amazing. Lastly just put "dill" in the search engine of epicurious or myrecipes.com for more inspiration.

Natasha · January 13, 2013, 04:06:42 PM

Soup.

cgraz · January 13, 2013, 04:07:19 PM

Quote from: Natasha on January 13, 2013, 04:06:42 PM
Soup.

What kind?

These are great suggestions - I am definitely going to try a couple of them!

rocketgirl · January 13, 2013, 04:41:07 PM

It's good on new potatoes.

MikoftheWat · January 14, 2013, 08:36:03 AM

Quote from: rocketgirl on January 13, 2013, 04:41:07 PM
It's good on new potatoes.

and old potatoes. Pretty much any potato.

caribougrrl · January 14, 2013, 01:39:49 PM

stuff it in the belly of a trout, grill on a plank

witchypoo · January 14, 2013, 07:09:58 PM

scrambled eggs/omelet/etc.
egg or tuna or potato salad
bread
tzatziki
fattoush
crepes

ihop · January 15, 2013, 04:34:51 PM

Quote from: rocketgirl on January 13, 2013, 04:41:07 PM
It's good on new potatoes.

Yes!

Cool Foot Luke · January 15, 2013, 11:43:13 PM

Since I know you share my weakness for painfully Midwestern dishes, you could try using it for salmon parties/salmon loaf...

Mix a can of salmon with finely chopped onions, an egg and enough saltine crackers to give it structure. Add salt, pepper, and copious amounts of dill. Shape patties or loaf. Pan fry patties in olive oil. Cook the loaf in the oven.

For maximum effect, serve with peas

caribougrrl · January 16, 2013, 04:43:00 AM

Quote from: Cool Foot Luke on January 15, 2013, 11:43:13 PM
Since I know you share my weakness for painfully Midwestern dishes, you could try using it for salmon parties/salmon loaf...

Mix a can of salmon with finely chopped onions, an egg and enough saltine crackers to give it structure. Add salt, pepper, and copious amounts of dill. Shape patties or loaf. Pan fry patties in olive oil. Cook the loaf in the oven.

For maximum effect, serve with peas

that's exactly how my grandmother made salmon patties (stale dried dill though) when I was growing up... it was one of my favourite meals as a kid

cgraz · January 16, 2013, 07:04:50 AM

Well if you serve it with peas, I am IN.

That sounds might tasty.

I think I had something like that at a friend's house in NH once, with a lovely white sauce on it.

monster2 · January 16, 2013, 12:12:49 PM

I sometimes boil up potato chunks until just soft and add butter, dill, parsley, salt and pepper for an easy side dish, especially when it's winter.

hally · January 17, 2013, 01:06:39 PM

It's really nice with Salmon. Fresh or smoked.
Chicken soup too. It's in the packages of fresh soup vegetables in the markets here.

triciaflower · January 18, 2013, 05:39:56 PM

Basmati rice is really good with dill. Especially if you serve it with salmon. That's one of our go-to meals.

crazypants · January 21, 2013, 11:44:31 AM

I'm going to give you my honest opinion which will be absolutely of no use to you.

I would throw it out.
I can't digest dill. Every time I eat it, I get stomach cramps and the next morning start puking.
I guess it really affected my association with it because I cannot even even eat dill now. I start gagging. Total turn off- and I am the furthest thing from a picky eater.

See? I told you it would be completely useless to you.