A velvety chilled soup made with strained yogurt, ripe tomatoes, fresh dill, and a bright splash of white wine vinegar. This no-cook vegetarian recipe is refreshing, tangy, and ready to serve after a few hours in the fridge.
Pork shoulder in chanterelle sauce over buckwheat: tender pressure-cooked pork in a fragrant wild-mushroom sauce with herbs, spooned over nutty buckwheat. A rustic, comforting Eastern European plate.
Smoked salmon and cream cheese rolled up in flour tortillas with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon, then sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. A make-ahead appetizer that's ready when you are.
An easy way to create a tasteful appetizer, similar to the way it is done in Scandinavia or Northern Germany. Preferably you want to use wild caught salmon when it is available or catch-it yourself. The usual caveats when you deal with fresh fish apply. Process it immediately. I had good experience with wild Alaska sockeye salmon which is frozen for a while before it comes into the shop.
Delish herring canapes that are perfect for any party or gathering. They will have everyone coming back for more!
These are great party pickles that are ready in a flash, no need to wait weeks. A great way to add zing to otherwise boring zucchini.
A lighter (less butter) version of Hollandaise sauce with foolproof directions. This lemony creamy sauce is perfect for serving with any kind of fish.
Chilled pineapple and shrimp appetizer on lettuce leaves with a homemade dill remoulade sauce made with capers, anchovy paste, and hard-boiled eggs. Elegant and refreshing.
Scandinavian herring salad with pickled fish strips, crisp apple slices, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and malt vinegar marinade. A classic Nordic appetizer served chilled on lettuce.
Grilled salmon steaks with lemon slices tucked into the centers and a warm lemon-dill butter sauce. Hickory chip optional, fresh dill garnish, 40 minutes total.
Caviar kisses with salmon caviar on cucumber rounds topped with dill sour cream, served with buttered heart-shaped toast points. An elegant two-bite appetizer for special occasions.
Baked swordfish steaks topped with caramelized onions, honey, fresh peaches, and dill. Sweet, savory, and herby on a meaty fish that holds up to bold flavors.
Warm Swiss cucumber soup thickened with arrowroot and soy milk, seasoned with fresh dill and parsley. A creamy, dairy-free vegetarian soup ready in 30 minutes.
Baked salmon fillets layered over lemon slices and fresh dill, steamed under foil with a splash of white wine until they flake. A clean, light, weeknight seafood dinner.
Baked salmon fillets layered over lemon slices and fresh dill, steamed under foil with a splash of white wine until they flake. A clean, light, weeknight seafood dinner.
Hearty homemade beef and vegetable soup made with tender short ribs, carrots, parsnips, green beans, and leeks in a rich, defatted broth. Simmered low and slow with fresh dill and parsley for deep, comforting flavor.