Dilly of a Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons dried dill weed
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a small glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight, if possible.
Dill seeds are aromatic and taste similar to in flavor but with a lighter flavor faintly reminiscent of dill weed. Dill seed goes well with acidic foods, carrots, cucumbers, beets, cauliflower and legumes. It is a staple in eastern European cuisine, where it is used to flavor breads, vegetables, braised meats and soups, such as the classic Russian cabbage-based soup called
