Cumin likes full sun and very well-drained soil so does well throughout the Southwest. It is also an important ingredient in many Mexican dishes, especially beans. Drought Tolerant Annual One of the easiest herbs to grow, dill has been an integral part of American gardens for generations, essential for pickles and many herbed bread recipes. The ferny-leaved plants grow to 4' and tolerate a wide range of difficult soils. Dill seeds and the dried leaves go well in herb breads and delicate sauces for fish steaks and filets, especially salmon.
Root vegetables benefit from a light sprinkling of dill during cooking.
It's essential for authentic sour dill pickles. It is an interesting herb with an unusual and uniquely distinct aroma and flavor. Fennel has a strong anise scent in all its parts. Its leaves and seeds are popular in fish dishes. Fennel flavors finocchiona, an Italian salami and the French liqueur, fenouillette.