My love of dill started rather recently when I made dill-infused vodka. I found that, compared to the overpowering taste of dill I ate in Scandinavian recipes growing up, when the herb was infused with vodka it provided a light pickle-y flavor that was a great addition to a classic martini. I found that the same can be said when a small amount of dill is added to things like salads, yogurt dressings, and soups.

Dill isn’t something you generally use in large quantities, but you usually have to buy it in bulk. If you’re like me and end up having too much of it in your fridge, here are 13 delicious recipes to use up the rest of your haul.

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In excellent news for anybody who has ever eaten a whole sleeve of Thin Mints in one sitting — so, basically all of us — Trader Joe’s just introduced a new chocolate mint cookie that looks a whole lot like the best Girl Scout cookie.

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There are certain things in life that simply aren’t worth messing with, and a classic strawberry smoothie is one of them. When juicy strawberries, a ripe banana, and tangy yogurt combine, it makes for a not-too-sweet, not-too-fussy smoothie — one that’s great for breakfast or a snack.

There’s not a chia, hemp, or flax seed in sight, and I love that you can count the ingredients on one hand. Yes, it’s the smoothie your kids want, but it’s also the smoothie you secretly want — one that’s pure and simple, and all about the fruit.

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It’s been a little over a year since Amazon announced that it would be buying Whole Foods, and that merger is starting to result in a lot of new perks for Amazon Prime members who are also Whole Foods shoppers. Now, starting on Wednesday this week, Amazon Prime members all over the country will be able to get special discounts and an extra 10 percent off sale items at all Whole Foods and Whole Foods 365 stores.

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There’s something comforting about making an extra-large casserole or a giant pot of soup — it’s that assurance that you’ll have plenty on hand for the whole family to eat. While these sort of meals are often thought to be hearty, meaty affairs, there are plenty of meatless big-batch recipes out there to cook up, whether you’re vegetarian or just are looking for something that’s heavy on the veggies. Here are 10.

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If there was ever a grocery store shortcut worthy of an award, it’s the rotisserie chicken. I believe there are few things this fully cooked bird can’t do. And while it certainly makes a simple and comforting meal on its own, it also lends itself to so many other uses. These are my 10 favorite ways to turn a rotisserie chicken into easy weeknight dinners.

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There are a lot of things a person can do to take advantage of all the cucumbers in the stores and farmers markets right now. We could make cocktails, salads, pickles, and even cold cucumber soups. With their bright-green color, cucumbers lend themselves to a lot of visually appealing summer recipes, so there are a ton of good cucumber recipes on Pinterest.

I even found a tutorial for making cucumber roses. But of all the many cucumber recipes on Pinterest, the most popular one is this cucumber, onion, and tomato salad from a blog called Yummy Mommies. It’s been saved more than 34,000 times, and several people have posted photos of their attempts at making it.

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As a cast iron-loving cook, I sometimes get weary of all the rumors about things you should not cook in cast iron pans (spoiler: there is nothing you can’t cook in your cast iron if it is well-seasoned). Cast iron skillets are classic cookware, often passed down through generations because they are nearly indestructible and get better the more you use them.

It’s time we start using cast iron cookware outside of one-skillet dinners and searing pork chops and steaks, because eggs cooked in a butter-slicked cast iron pan will change your life. Here are three things that are actually better when cooked in cast iron.

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You and your blender have been through it all: party-worthy pitchers of margaritas, your daily green smoothie, and your DIY almond butter kick. But now, after years of good times, it’s starting to show its age.

Is it time to replace it? Here are five signs it most definitely is.

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There really isn’t a more versatile ingredient to always have on hand in the refrigerator than eggs. Eggs help us start our days off right and give our baked goods moisture and structure. They’re also inexpensive, full of protein, and a lifesaver at dinner when you need to throw a quick meal together.

But eggs at dinner can be just more than just scrambled eggs; they can truly be the star! Whether they’re stirred into soups, baked with veggies or lentils, or fried on top of polenta or greens, here are 26 delicious ways to eat eggs for dinner tonight.

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