Dill

Often touted as the original version of falafels, taameya is an Egyptian variety of the Middle Eastern fritter that calls for fava beans instead of chickpeas. While the exact origin of falafel is debatable, most scholars and food historians agree ... READ MORE

Chả cá Lã Vọng is a traditional dish originating from Hanoi. It consists of grilled fish with turmeric and dill. In order to prepare it, firm white fish such as catfish, cod, or tilapia is usually marinated in shallots, galangal, tur... READ MORE

Lohikeitto is a creamy Finish salmon soup, similar to laxsoppa in Sweden. Apart from chunks of salmon fillet, it traditionally incorporates diced potatoes and carrots cooked in a flavorful, buttery broth infused with fish stock and cream.... READ MORE

Gravlax is a Scandinavian dish consisting of raw, salt-cured salmon that is traditionally seasoned with dill. Originally, the dish was made by fishermen who used to bury the salt, sugar, and dill-rubbed salmon above the line of high tide ... READ MORE

Kalakeitto or fish soup has been a staple of traditional Finnish cuisine for a long time. Although there are numerous ways to prepare this classic Finnish specialty, it typically consists of cleaned and filleted fish chunks and diced vegetables th... READ MORE

First popularized in the 1940s at a restaurant called Café de Paris in Geneva, this sauce is thought to consist of a large number of ingredients such as butter, ketchup, Dijon mustard, capers, shallots, parsley, chives, marjoram, d... READ MORE

Tzatziki is a Greek concoction made from yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and numerous herbs and spices such as dill, mint, or parsley. It is usually served as a sauce accompanying many meat dishes, as a simple dip, or an appetizer. Its name is derived ... READ MORE

One of the staples of traditional Turkish cuisine, sarma consists of a filling that is snugly surrounded by leaves or leafy vegetables. There are numerous versions of this dish but the mixture typically combines ingredients such as minced meat, ri... READ MORE

The iconic borsch is probably the most famous Ukrainian dish, also considered the country's national dish. It is a comforting soup made with beetroot, meat or bone stock, and sautéed vegetables. There are many variations - the broth can be ... READ MORE

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie consisting of a buttery, flaky phyllo pastry with a filling of cooked spinach, lemon juice, feta cheese, and sometimes dill. It can be served either as a small snack, an appetizer, or a light main course. Due to ... READ MORE

Kharcho is a hearty Georgian soup featuring beef or chicken, walnuts, and rice. It is traditionally seasoned with a Georgian spice blend called khmeli suneli (a combination of dried blue fenugreek, marigold petals, basil, parsley, fennel,... READ MORE

Flavorful, fluffy, and tender, keftedakia are Greek meatballs made from a combination of ground pork and beef, eggs, stale bread or breadcrumbs, and seasonings such as dill, pepper, parsley, and oregano. The mixture is shaped into small balls whic... READ MORE

Haydari is a Turkish meze dip that is usually made with thickened yogurt, garlic, and fresh herbs such as dill, paprika, mint, and basil. The dip has a thick texture and a tangy flavor. It is recommended to serve it chilled with pita bread, vegeta... READ MORE

Named after its predominantly white color, Snezhanka or Snow White is a refreshing salad made with ingredients such as cucumbers, garlic, dill, oil, salt, and the Bulgarian staple – yogurt, in this case – strained to make it t... READ MORE

Cedar-plank salmon is a fish delicacy that involves cooking salmon on cedar planks, a unique method of cooking which is believed to have been originally practiced by the Native Americans who mostly used Western red cedar (a type of cypress). The w... READ MORE

Qutab is one of the most famous dishes in Azerbaijan. Similar in shape to a quesadilla, qutab is made with paper-thin dough, stuffed with a variety of ingredients, folded, and usually baked in saj, a traditional Azerbaijani fryin... READ MORE

Satsebeli is a traditional sauce originating from Georgia. It's usually made with a combination of tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper (or ajika paste), and oil. The tomatoes are chopped, mixed with sea salt, and covered overn... READ MORE

Sild og poteter is a traditional dish originating from Norway. The dish is usually made with a combination of herring fillets, potatoes, pickled and sliced beets, onions, butter, dill, and sour cream. The herring fillets are placed on a platter an... READ MORE

These hearty mushroom soups appear in numerous adaptations throughout Poland. Although there is no universal recipe, most varieties are prepared with meat or vegetable stock and usually have an accentuated mushroom flavor, creamy texture, and ofte... READ MORE

Avgolemono is a Greek soup made with whisked eggs and lemon juice that are combined in a broth up to a point when the soup develops a thick consistency, but not longer, as the ingredients would start to curdle. The soup is quite old, dating back t... READ MORE

Ajika is a hot and spicy Georgian paste made with hot peppers, garlic, walnuts, and fresh herbs and spices such as coriander, basil, dill, and marigold petals. It is most commonly used as a flavoring for various meat and fish dishes, although it c... READ MORE

This classic Greek dish consists of sautéed shrimps that are traditionally deglazed with the anise-flavored ouzo, then doused in a rich tomato sauce, and finally topped with crumbled feta cheese. The dish was named after sagani... READ MORE

Smoked salmon canapés are considered a classic upscale choice in the finger food department and the ultimate party food. Simple toasted bread, blinis, cucumber slices, or pumpernickel bread are regularly used as a base that's sprea... READ MORE

Hortopita, from the Greek words horta, meaning wild greens (also a general term for greens in Greek), and pita, which means pie, is a traditional savory pastry that’s filled with a variety of wild or culti... READ MORE

A culinary delicacy coming from Artsakh, or the Nagorno-Karabakh region, zhingyalov khats is a traditional flatbread that contains a variety of herbs and greens. Often considered a lavash with herb filling, this flatbread typically consists of a t... READ MORE

Rejemad is a Danish open-faced sandwich that’s traditionally made with small seasonal shrimp called fjordrejer. The sandwich is made with a combination of prawns, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, dill, and toasted slices of wholewheat bread. T... READ MORE

Dungeness crab cake is a specialty from Washington that features the succulent meat of the Dungeness crab, a crustacean inhabiting the waters of the Pacific Ocean on the West Coast of North America. This dish is typically made by combining Dungene... READ MORE

Kuzu kapama is a traditional dish prepared with a leg of lamb or lamb shins, scallions, parsley, and either lettuce or swiss chard. Additions might include onions, potatoes, thyme, dill, garlic, tomato paste, and butter. The meat is cooked with le... READ MORE

Refreshing and easy to make, mizeria is one of the most famous Polish salads. It consists of thinly sliced cucumbers that are seasoned with salt and pepper, then mixed with creamy sour cream or yogurt. The essential part of mizeria is a handful of... READ MORE

This refreshing, cold beetroot soup is a part of traditional Lithuanian cuisine. It consists of a creamy blend of pickled or boiled beetroots and tangy kefir or buttermilk, poured over grated cucumbers and hard-boiled eggs. The whole soup is gener... READ MORE

Traditional Polish cucumber soup consists of grated pickled cucumbers, diced potatoes, a variety of root vegetables, and numerous fresh herbs and spices. The soup is usually blended with a flavorful meat broth, and it is sometimes thickened with f... READ MORE

Found in various forms throughout cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East, cacık is a refreshing Turkish dip made with strained or diluted yogurt mixed with finely chopped cucumbers and minced garlic. It is traditionally flavored with oli... READ MORE

Tarator is a Bulgarian cold soup made with Bulgarian yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, chopped dill, sunflower oil, walnuts, and a bit of water or ice. However, there are numerous varieties of this refreshing soup (especially in North Macedonia), so some... READ MORE

Midye dolma is a popular Turkish street food item consisting of mussels that are filled with an aromatic blend of rice, herbs, nuts, and spices such as raisins, pine nuts, saffron, black pepper, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, parsley, and dill. To c... READ MORE

This Turkish dish consists of oval-shaped patties made from a doughy mixture of boiled red lentils and bulgur. The köfte mixture is seasoned with a pinch of salt and flavored with sautéed onions, tomato paste, and a pinch of cumin. In ... READ MORE

Turkish zucchini fritters are traditionally prepared with a combination of grated zucchini, flour, and eggs, while typical additions include white Turkish cheese, onions, and herbs such as parsley, dill, or mint. The fritters are usually pan-fried... READ MORE

Tkemali is a flavorful Georgian sauce made from wild sour plums, sugar, garlic, hot red or green peppers, and herbs such as coriander, parsley, basil, and dill. There are two main types of tkemali: green or red, depending on the type of hot pepper... READ MORE

Tangy and comforting, this beef soup, or ciorbă de văcuţă in Romanian, is a representative dish of traditional Romanian cuisine. Apart from beef, the soup usually contains a variety of vegetables such as celery stalks, onions, carrots, potatoes, b... READ MORE

Kubdari is a popular Georgian pastry that is traditionally filled with beef, pork, or a combination of the two, along with spices such as cumin, dill, coriander, blue fenugreek, red pepper, onions, garlic, and salt. The dough consists of flour, wa... READ MORE

Sabzi khordan refers to an assortment of fresh herbs and vegetables served as an essential part of most Iranian meals. It usually consists of basil, dill, mint, parsley, radishes, scallions, and a variety of other fresh herbs and vegetables. Tradi... READ MORE

The traditional version of this savory Greek pie employs a flavorful zucchini and feta filling which is placed between two layers of phyllo pastry, usually the homemade type that is slightly thicker than the store bought varieties. Similar version... READ MORE

Tocană de ciuperci is a traditional mushroom stew. The mushrooms, onions, and garlic are first sautéed, and then cooked with water or vegetable broth. Optional ingredients include white wine, tomato paste, and sweet paprika. The stew is oft... READ MORE