Dill Seed and Dill Weed

[donna]

Dill Seed is the dried fruit of an annual plant of the parsley family. Dill Seeds are tan in color, range in size up to 1/8 inch or 3/16 inch, and have an ovular shape. Dill seed has a tang somewhat resembling caraway, another member of the parsley family.

Dill is a native of Europe but most of the seeds we now use come from India. Some dill is grown domestically.

Dill is used both whole and ground. It is most popular as the basis in dill pickles, but is also used in salads, sauces, meats and fish. There are few dishes to which the seed would not add interest.

Dill Weed

Dill produces a leaf and a seed, both of which are valuable in cookery. Most of the Dill in this country (U.S.) is cultivated to produce Dill Weed oil, although some Dill is cultivated in California as a source of the herb Dill Weed, which has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Dill Weed is usually sold in whole form. The leaves are feathery and fernlike. They can be sprinkled on soups, salads, seafood, eggs, cream cheese, and cottage cheese. Sprigs of fresh Dill are frequently used as a garnish.

From: "A handbook of Spices, Herbs, Seasonings, And Flavorings" by Durkee.

 

[nitrofd]

We like to use dill when we make chicken salad.itreally gives it a great taste.

 

[MRB1863]

...and tuna salad!!! Like to sprinkle a little on a Haddock Fillet before baking. Also good to sprinkle on dinner rolls before baking with a fish dinner.

 

[nitrofd]

Dill on dinner rolls is a new twist, have to try that.

 

[Awanita]

Don't forget to put a little in your potatoe salad and can't leave out the yellow mustard.

 

[MRB1863]

Dill Butter is magnificent, too! Easy to make: just soften butter then mix in some Dill. Place into covered container and refrigerate 'til ready to use. Good on bread when making a fish sandwich and dozens of other uses. Like it on biscuits when having a fish based chowder. Garlic may also be added if desired.

 

[18thVirginia]

Dill is a little more difficult to germinate than some other herbs, it's tricky to get those delicate little plants to be able to plant them in your garden.

And one day, you look out and they're covered with large, happy caterpillars!

 

[donna]

Dilly of a Dip

1 cup commercial sour cream
1 teaspoon Dill Weed
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Bon Appetit
dash MSG

Thoroughly mix together all the ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 1/2 hours to blend flavors. Excellent served with crackers, chips or crisp raw vegetables. It is also good served on hot baked potatoes.

Makes 1 cup.