These Fragrant Dill Recipes Don't Involve Pickles

These old school Polish pancakes are lighter, fluffier, and cheesier than the batter-based standard. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/lidnivikis-cottage-cheese-pancakes-recipe">Cottage Cheese Pancakes With Sour Cream and Dill</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Kefir, a traditional Russian fermented milk drink, adds tenderness to the dough for these flakey Moldovan flatbreads, stuffed with dill, scallions, and sorrel—perfect as an afternoon snack or the starter for a large picnic. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/stuffed-moldovan-flatbreads-dill-and-sorrel-recipe/">Stuffed Moldovan Flatbreads with Dill and Sorrel</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
While you can buy skyr, Icelandic fresh cheese similar in texture to yogurt, you can control its taste, quality, and texture if you make it at home. As with homemade yogurt, you'll need to buy a small amount to get started. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/skyr-icelandic-yogurt-cheese-parsley-and-dill-recipe/">Skyr (Icelandic Yogurt Cheese) With Parsley and Dill</a> (Magnus Nilsson/)
Rice and garbanzos add body to this vegetarian soup laced with fresh greens and herbs. Serve it chilled—as we have done—or, if you prefer, just slightly warmed. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/cold-yogurt-soup-with-herbs-and-chickpeas-recipe">Cold Yogurt and Herb Soup with Chickpeas</a> (Justin Walker/)
Our variation on a traditional Greek soup uses lamb shanks and shoulder, spring vegetables, herbs, and long-grain rice. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Greek-Easter-Soup/">Greek Easter Soup</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
This savory casserole is studded with spinach, topped with feta cheese, and infused with a hint of cinnamon. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Greek-Mac-and-Cheese/">Greek Mac and Cheese</a> (Todd Coleman/)
The char of grilled asparagus and the zest of fresh dill blend to make a distinctive, lively, spring-time sauce for stove-top smoked trout. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/smoked-trout-with-grilled-asparagus-dill-sauce/">Smoked Trout with Grilled Asparagus-Dill Sauce</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
This soup combines a whole duck, beet greens, and cabbage in a fizzy fermented tomato sauce—a wonderful alternative when fresh tomatoes aren't in season. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/duck-borscht-with-fermented-tomato-sauce-recipe">Duck Borscht with Fermented Tomato Sauce</a> (Justin Walker/)
This steak is seasoned simply with salt and pepper and served with a light herb salad with a whole grain mustard and honey dressing. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/grilled-skirt-steak-with-herb-salad/">Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salad</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
Navy strength gin adds explosion potency to drinks like this riff on the gin and tonic, which is spiked with dill pickle juice and garnished with citrusy verbena leaves. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/dill-g-and-t-cocktail/">Dill Gin and Tonic</a> (Ingalls Photography/)
Dill adds a fresh flavor to this Maharashtrian-style dal. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/indian-lentils-dal-peanuts-dill-recipe">Spiced Dal with Peanuts and Dill</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Green almonds are a rare spring treat; simmering them in olive oil, orange juice, and aromatics mitigates their slightly bitter exterior, making them an irresistible cocktail party snack. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/olive-oil-poached-green-almonds-dill/">Olive-Oil Poached Green Almonds with Dill</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
Tender artichoke hearts and fava beans pair beautifully in this simple Greek side dish. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Aginares-Me-Koukia-Artichokes-and-Fava-Beans">Artichokes and Fava Beans (Aginares Me Koukia)</a> (Farideh Sadeghin/)
This herb-laced frittata of eggs, potatoes, and leeks is a popular Iranian side dish. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Kuku-Sabzi/">Leek and Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)</a> (Todd Coleman/)
The recipe for this Polish Easter soup calls for fresh horseradish, but it works just as well with the prepared version. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Polish-White-Borscht/">Polish White Borscht (Bialy Barszcz)</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Cumin and lemon bring a smoky and tart savoriness to this classic Egyptian bean dish. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Garlic-Dill-Fava-Bean-Salad/">Garlic and Dill Fava Bean Salad (Bagula)</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Dill-and-new-potato salad is an iconic summer food in Sweden. In this version, sautéed kohlrabi, fresh dill, and boiled potatoes are warmed in melted butter to make a simple side dish that's perfect for picnics and backyard barbecues. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/potatissallad-med-kalrabbi-och-dill-kohlrabi-potato-salad/">Kohlrabi Potato Salad (Potatissallad med Kålrabbi och Dill)</a> (Felix Odell/)
Milder than their cousin the onion, shallots are ideal for grilling. For a midsummer cookout in Sweden, home cook Asa Johanson tosses shallots in butter and olive oil, wraps them in foil with dill, and cooks the package slowly on the grill until the shallots soften and caramelize, taking on a deep, sweet flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/schalottenlok-i-folie-grilled-shallots-with-dill/">Schalottenlök i Folie (Grilled Shallots with Dill)</a> (Felix Odell/)
For a twist on traditional sauerkraut, cookbook author Karen Solomon likes to soak Brussels sprouts in a briny mixture of peppercorn, dill, garlic, and chiles. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/sprout-kraut/">Sprout Kraut</a> (Helen Rosner/)
The smoked trout that tops these mini pancakes gets a slight kick from cayenne pepper. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipe/Smoked-Trout-Blinis-with-Creme-Fraiche-and-Dill">Smoked Trout Blinis with Creme Fraiche and Dill</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)