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What to Do With Leftover Dill
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6 Things to Do With Dill

Ever buy a bunch of herbs for a recipe, only to use a tablespoon and find an icky bag of dried-out leaves two weeks later?
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Ever buy a bunch of herbs for a recipe, only to use a tablespoon and find an icky bag of dried-out leaves two weeks later? This has been a long-standing problem in my house, and I've been determined to find a fix for it.

First up: dill. The delicate-looking weed is one of my favorites — I love its grassy, bright, almost lemony flavor. Because it's so zingy, dill works well with classic pairings like seafood and lemon, but there are also plenty of other ways you can use up the fronds in odds and ends. Here are some of my favorite ways.

  1. Use it to create another dimension of flavor in stuffed cabbage rolls.
  2. Add a few fronds at the end of cooking to brighten up chicken noodle soup.

For four more suggestions, keep reading.

Let's Dish: What's Your Least Favorite Herb?
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Let's Dish: What's Your Least Favorite Herb?

Yesterday, a few of us got into a discussion about herbs at the office.
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Yesterday, a few of us got into a discussion about herbs at the office. I mentioned how dill, the starring herb in my homemade chicken noodle soup, is one of my favorite herbs of all time. "Really?" Party responded, surprised. "It's one I rarely cook with." That got me wondering what my least favorite herb is. It has to be tarragon, which has a licorice flavor that's almost spicy-floral. I often find it overpowering. How about you? What's your least favorite herb?

Fast & Easy Recipe For Dill Chicken With Tomato Relish
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Sunday BBQ: Dill Chicken With Tomato Relish

Last week, I pounded some pork cutlets and put them on the grill.
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Last week, I pounded some pork cutlets and put them on the grill. They were such a smash hit with my crowd that I'm going to use the same technique again this weekend — only this time, with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I'll be coating chicken paillards with a marinade that's filled with my favorite flavorings, like grainy French mustard, shallots, and dill, and serving it alongside cherry tomatoes tossed with the same bright dressing. To make this meal, read on

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup With Dill
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup With Dill

There is nothing quite as comforting as chicken soup: it's soothing, warming, and simply scrumptious.
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There is nothing quite as comforting as chicken soup: it's soothing, warming, and simply scrumptious. You don't need all day to make a pot of this restorative soup; this recipe comes together in under an hour.

Whole-wheat egg noodles make it a healthy variation, while minced ginger and dill add a delightful freshness. To check out the recipe for this classic soup, read more

Monday's Leftovers: Chicken Breast With Avgolemono Sauce
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Monday's Leftovers: Chicken Breast With Avgolemono Sauce

One of my favorite soups of all time is avgolemono, a traditional Greek soup made of lemon, chicken, and eggs.
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One of my favorite soups of all time is avgolemono, a traditional Greek soup made of lemon, chicken, and eggs. I love it so much that even when I'm not in the mood for steaming-hot soup, I'll still search for something else (like a pasta) that incorporates the same creamy, tangy flavors.

This chicken, plated with orzo, carrots, and avgolemono sauce, is exactly the type of recipe I'd turn to. Serve it if you've got a leftover bird and are seeking a contemporary take on an everyday protein. To make this fuss-free meal, read more

Reader Recipe: Corn and Kielbasa Chowder
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Reader Recipe: Corn and Kielbasa Chowder

I was captivated when I first saw this TeamSugar photo — the potato and meat in the soup look chunky and hearty, and I can just taste the dill on the tip of my tongue.
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I was captivated when I first saw this TeamSugar photo — the potato and meat in the soup look chunky and hearty, and I can just taste the dill on the tip of my tongue. I was too enthralled to even notice that this recipe, with its step-by-step photos, was actually Syako's first attempt at food photography! If you, too, are tempted by the dinner possibility, then read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Roasted Salmon & Dilled Potatoes
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Roasted Salmon & Dilled Potatoes

Salmon and dill are a classic flavor combination that make for a delicious quick dinner.
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Salmon and dill are a classic flavor combination that make for a delicious quick dinner. This meal is super simple with minimal chopping and dishwashing. A prepared horseradish sauce enhances the taste of the salmon and potatoes. The oven does all of the work, so while dinner is cooking you can relax, read, or catch up on your TiVo. To get the recipe to this dish that should be enjoyed with a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc, read more

Healthy Eating Tip: Make A Colorful Salad
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Healthy Eating Tip: Make A Colorful Salad

One of the best things of summer is the food.
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One of the best things of summer is the food. So many of my favorite veggies are in season, so they are less expensive and tastier. This makes summer a great time to eat and make salads. Plus you don't have to turn on the stove.

To reap the most nutritional benefits from your salad you should add some color. Why limit yourself to just greens. Antioxidants often give color to food, so if you add a colorful array of veggies and fruits you will be covering your bases.

Here's a list of colorful vegetables to mix and match on top of your favorite greens:

  • fresh corn

  • chopped fresh herbs, like basil and dill
  • red, orange, and/or yellow peppers
  • tomatoes of any color (orange cherry tomatoes taste like candy!!!)
  • shredded carrots
  • red leaf lettuce
  • radishes
  • steamed green beans
  • radicchio
  • avocado
  • mango
  • berries (check out this recipe for Spinach and Strawberry Salad)
  • red cabbage chopped
  • green onions

Now, I would never put all those things in one salad, since I have a salad quirk where I usually limit my salad toppings to just 3 items. But in the summer, with so many veggies at the height of their season, I work through my quirk and sometimes can barely see the lettuce for all the wonderful ingredients I have added in.

I'd love to hear about your favorite summer salad combination. So tell me about it in the comments section below.