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    During the summer months, there is nothing I love more than plucking fresh herbs off my deck and using them in every single meal I make. I've gotten used to cooking with a core group of herbs during my years in the kitchen, and these are my summertime favorites, with suggestions on how to use them in your own cooking.

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      Dill
      Devotees of the herb will love it in dill potato salad. The sharp dill flavor shines against the potatoes, making it the perfect side for a potluck.

      Make Dill Potato Salad:

      Ingredients: 2 pounds fingerling potatoes or baby reds
      1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
      4 stalks celery, chopped
      1/4 cup mayonnaise
      1/4 cup sour cream
      1/2 lemon, juiced
      3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
      salt and pepper to taste

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      Dill
      Devotees of the herb will love it in dill potato salad. The sharp dill flavor shines against the potatoes, making it the perfect side for a potluck.

      Make Dill Potato Salad:

      Ingredients: 2 pounds fingerling potatoes or baby reds
      1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
      4 stalks celery, chopped
      1/4 cup mayonnaise
      1/4 cup sour cream
      1/2 lemon, juiced
      3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
      salt and pepper to taste

      Directions: Cut potatoes into 3/4″ pieces. Place in pot, cover with water and pinch of kosher salt and bring to a boil. Boil for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water. Place in a bowl and set inside a larger bowl partially filled with ice. Add celery and onion and place both bowls in the refrigerator.

      Mix together mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, dill and salt and pepper. Stir dressing into potatoes. Serve when chilled. less 

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