dill Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:52:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Cucumber Sandwiches https://www.cookingclassy.com/cucumber-sandwiches/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/cucumber-sandwiches/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:11:22 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=67945 Classic Cucumber Sandwiches! Light, refreshing, and unbelievably easy to make, they’re a staple finger food for afternoon tea, baby showers, bridal showers, picnics, and every occasion in between! 

Close up photo of stack of cucumber sandwiches on a cake stand.

Where Did Cucumber Sandwiches Originate? 

Cucumber sandwiches are often thought of as an English tradition. So, you might be surprised to learn that they were originally created in India. From there, they spread to China, the Middle East, and Europe. 

It is said that the sandwiches were created by British colonists in India who were trying to find foods that would fill their bellies and relieve them from the intense heat. The sandwiches then made their way back to England and became a staple component of Victorian-era high teas. 

Today, they remain a popular recipe and are enjoyed all over the world. Quick, easy, and delicious, it’s not hard to see why they have been enjoyed for thousands of years. I’ll show you how to make them in minutes for the perfect snack, appetizer, or light lunch! 

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Ranch Dip https://www.cookingclassy.com/ranch-dip/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/ranch-dip/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:58:45 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=67180 Homemade Ranch Dip - this is rich and creamy, lively herbaceous, and it's an easy refreshing way to upgrade fresh vegetables. It's excellent for lunches, parties, outdoor cookouts or just to have on hand to snack on with nutritious veggies.

Ranch vegetable dip on a serving tray with a rainbow of chopped fresh vegetables.

Easy Sour Cream Ranch Dip Recipe

A cool veggie ranch dip that's better than packet mixes but nearly just as easy to make!

It's brimming with fresh flavor, it's supremely creamy, and the added fat in the dip may help better absorb the nutrients of fresh vegetables.

It only requires a handful of ingredients and there are several variations to switch the flavor profile up.

Ways to Use It

And it isn't limited to just use as just a condiment for vegetables. You can use this ranch dip to dunk chicken nuggets or chicken tenders, pizza, baked fries, chips, or crackers.

You could also use it as a spread for a sandwich or over a turkey burger. So many possibilities with this deliciously tasty, abundantly herby dip!

Close up photo of ranch dip in a wooden bowl.

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Salmon Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-salad/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2022 21:55:21 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=64232 Healthy Salmon Salad - made with freshly cooked salmon fillets, crisp nutritious veggies, flavorful herbs, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. It makes an excellent lunch or light and refreshing dinner.

Salmon salad served over bread slices and lettuce leaves. Shown on a plate with potatoes chips and lemon slices to the side.

This salmon salad recipe is similar to tuna salad but better! It has more flavor and it's a nice change from the same thing we've been eating for decades. I think it may likely become a new favorite!

It's flavorful, filling, contains healthy fats (omega 3 fatty acids), vitamins and minerals, and it is something you can feel great about eating!

And if you make it for dinner for just one or two people you'll be lucky to have some left for an on the go-lunch the next day.

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Shrimp Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/shrimp-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/shrimp-salad/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 03:52:52 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=61631 Creamy Shrimp Salad - made with tender shrimp, rich mayo, crisp celery, bright onion, and fresh herbs. It's a breeze to prepare and always sure to satisfy those seafood cravings!

Shrimp salad in rolls with lettuce.

Refreshing Shrimp Salad

This recipe for shrimp salad is a the perfect summer crowd pleaser! It's served chilled making it perfect for a hot day.

It's delicious in buns, over a bed of crisp lettuce, or even plain on it's own.

If you happen to have any left it will keep well in the fridge for a few days for a later meal.

Serve it with fresh watermelon and potato chips for a classic picnic style lunch!

Cold shrimp salad with mayo.

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Greek Chicken Kebabs https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-chicken-kebabs-with-tzatziki-sauce/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-chicken-kebabs-with-tzatziki-sauce/#comments Sat, 30 May 2020 01:42:12 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=18152 Bright, fresh and flavorful Greek Chicken Kebabs! Chicken breasts are perfectly portioned into bite size pieces, soaked in a delicious marinade then threaded onto skewer sticks with lots of fresh vegetables and grilled (or baked).

Looking for more ways to make kebabs? Try my two super popular recipes - Steak Kebabs and Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs.

Greek Chicken Kebabs on skewers with marinated chicken breast, zucchini, bell pepper and red onion.

A Must Try Kebab Recipe!

In this tempting summer dinner recipe you get an abundance of goodness, and they're healthy too.

Tender, well seasoned chicken and lightly charred and smoky bell pepper, zucchini and onion. What's not to love here?

It's a restaurant quality Greek style recipe you'll find to be a staple every summer!

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Tzatziki Sauce https://www.cookingclassy.com/tzatziki-sauce-recipe/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/tzatziki-sauce-recipe/#comments Thu, 28 May 2020 05:34:37 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=54852 Tzatziki Sauce - such a flavorful condiment that pairs amazingly well with so many dishes, or it makes a delicious dip with fresh vegetables or pita!

This recipe is quick and easy thanks to some foolproof shortcuts.

Bowl of homemade tzatziki sauce in wooden bowl on a platter with pita bread to the side.

What is tzatziki sauce?

Tzatziki sauce is a healthy herb seasoned, strained yogurt and fresh cucumber based dip or sauce originating from Greece.

There are a few ways you'll hear tzatziki pronounced but the proper way in Greek it is said tsah-see-key (with the "ts" making the same sound as the "zz" in pizza and mozzarella).

How to Simplify a Tzatziki Recipe

Often you'll notice in recipes that the cucumber needs to be hand shredded or diced but here we just mince it up small in the food processor (great shortcut but also yields a better non-stringy texture too).

Then shortcut number two, instead of a 30+ minute straining in a sieve here you just press out the excess liquid in paper towels or just use a thick Greek yogurt and skip the step altogether.

I'm all about simplifying recipes when there's a way. Sometimes paper towels just work. I even use them to strain ricotta in a rush.

It's a Favorite Sauce

I've been making this tzatziki sauce for many years. I love that it has a perfectly fresh and inviting flavor, and also that's it's a lighter alternative as compared to something like ranch.

And of course homemade is way better than what you get in at the store!

Keep reading below for some ideas on what to serve with it. Endless possibilities!

Overhead image of tzatziki sauce dip on a marble platter with fresh vegetables around it.

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Cucumber Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/cucumber-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/cucumber-salad/#comments Tue, 21 May 2019 02:57:34 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=44454 Amazingly refreshing Cucumber Salad! Cold and crisp English cucumbers and vibrantly flavored red onion slices are tossed with a bright, fresh herb vinaigrette. It's the perfect easy side to all your favorite summer foods!

Cucumber Salad in white serving bowl set over a dark grey napkin.

Easy Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers are one of those staple vegetables you can always find in my fridge. They are great for snacking, they make the best salads, and they're a delicious topping for wraps and sandwiches (check out my links below for more ideas).

Here they become the star of the show as the main ingredient in this easy and healthy cucumber salad! It's a summer must have recipe for cookouts and simple dinners, or for lunch skip the pickles and try it atop of a sandwich (it's so good on a tuna sandwich).

Serve it up with hearty, stacked Turkey Burger, juicy chilled watermelon, Grilled Corn on the Cob and this Cucumber Salad! This is how we welcome summer.

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Roasted Potatoes https://www.cookingclassy.com/cheesy-bacon-ranch-roasted-potatoes/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/cheesy-bacon-ranch-roasted-potatoes/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:01:37 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=16443 These Cheesy Potatoes are total comfort food! You get perfectly roasted, bite size potatoes covered with gooey melted cheddar, and they're finished with crisp bacon, homemade creamy ranch and fresh green onions. Simply put these are 100% irresistible!

Cheesy potatoes in a metal tray lined with parchment paper. Potatoes are topped with melted cheddar, bacon, ranch and green onions.

Cheesy Potatoes Recipe with the Works!

These Cheesy Potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods! Everyone in the family will go crazy for them. Talk about best way to turn a bland and boring potato into something seriously delicious!

If you've ever ordered the cheese fries at a steakhouse then these will taste very familiar to you.

I opted to use a lighter ranch dressing here but they'll also be delicious with a traditional ranch. And if you really want to splurge add in some extra bacon!

Aren't you just drooling thinking about these things? They'll be a the best addition to your dinner menu, trust me.

It will be like wait what main dish? I'll just take more potatoes, thanks.

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Salmon and Asparagus in Foil https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-and-asparagus-in-foil/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-and-asparagus-in-foil/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:47:54 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=17025 Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus couldn't be easier to make and results in juicy, succulent baked salmon and perfectly cooked asparagus. Serve this salmon with salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal, perfect for busy weeknights!

Image of baked salmon in foil.

A Must Have Baked Salmon Recipe!

Do you have those days where you don't mind cooking but more than anything you just don't want to clean up the mess? I have them all the time, dishes are never ending around here. So, when there's an easy recipe out there that requires minimal prep and clean up I'm all over it!

This baked salmon in foil really couldn't get any easier and the method of cooking it all together in a foil pouch seals in moisture and keeps the flavors intact. It's also a very versatile recipe, you can use other veggies that need using up. I love how foolproof this recipe is, even if you have minimal experience in the kitchen you can easily make this salmon!

Once you try these salmon foil packets, you'll likely turn to this method time and time...and time again. I know I will. Salmon is one of my favorite dinners and this is one of my favorite ways to prepare it.

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Salmon with Creamy Garlic Dijon Sauce https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-creamy-garlic-dijon-sauce/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-creamy-garlic-dijon-sauce/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2018 04:30:12 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=40155 Salmon with Creamy Garlic Dijon Sauce is such a flavorful, elegant dish that anyone can pull off. It's comes together so quickly yet it's sure to impress anyone. Pan seared salmon is perfectly delicious on it's own but when you add a bright sauce like this it takes it to a whole new level!

A single pan seared salmon fillet on a white plate. Salmon is drizzled with a creamy mustard sauce and sprinkled with dill. It's served with a side of asparagus.

Quick and Easy Salmon Recipe!

Cooking salmon in a skillet has actually become my favorite way to prepare it.

You get a gorgeously browned exterior that's lightly crisp on the edges and that browning adds so much flavor! Then the interior is perfectly cooked and tender.

When you cook it in a skillet it's also easier to keep an eye on it so it doesn't overcook, which can be easier to do on a grill or in the oven.

Plus this method it only takes minutes to cook, we are talking only about 6 minutes! When you are short on time for dinner salmon is where it's at.

Then after you've cooked those beautiful fillets it's on to a that bright dijon sauce. It's a simple creamy sauce that's flavored with tangy dijon and fresh dill. A combination that's perfect for salmon.

Then serve it warm accompanied by some steamed greens and dinner never looked better!

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