Dill

A creamy "comfort" soup that has plenty of richness without a lot of cream.

(Russian Potato-and-Cabbage Turnovers)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

(Savory Sandwich Torte) A variety of fillings can be used in this savory sandwich torte, often served on special occasions in Sweden.

Serve as an entrée with salad and wine, or as a side dish with steak, ham or roast beef.

The chicken is cooked with onions, lemon and dill, then spooned onto warm pita bread rounds and topped with a yogurt sauce. Then the sides of the bread are folded up and the sandwich is eaten like a taco.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Typical Danish ingredients are featured in this easy-to-make condiment; it would be wonderful incorporated into a vinaigrette for cold poached salmon.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Some classic Scandinavian flavors show up in this simple-to-make, cross-cultural pizza, made even easier by the use of frozen bread dough.

Though called the Pennsylvania Dutch, Lancaster's natives come from German stock and treat the cabbage with respect. Dishes like this one are first served during the harvest season and enjoyed all winter long.

Also very nice on toasted bagels.

Carrots, parsnips, green onions and dill make the difference in these colorful pancakes. Mix some chopped dill and green onions into sour cream to pass alongside.

Hearty and filling, but so low-fat.

The pickled cucumbers are also great on their own as a condiment for tuna-salad sandwiches.