A dill that doesn't dally.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | July 21, 2003| | Copyright

Byline: Lauren Chapin

Blame the Nords for dill's lackluster reputation. Food historians believe the word "dill" derives from the Norse word dilla, which means "to lull." Early records show that the Nords believed a dill infusion could calm crying babies and lull them to sleep.

Home chefs know that fresh dill is anything but a sleeper. Where would smoked salmon be without a little dill? Or homemade pickles? Or Danish dilled carrots? Or potato salads? Or ... you get the picture.

Fresh dill, also derogatorily known as dill weed is a multipurpose ...

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