Homemade Dill Sauce*

Ingredients:

– **Mayonnaise**: 1 cup
– **Sour cream**: 1/2 cup
– **Fresh dill**: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– **Lemon juice**: 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed
– **Garlic powder**: 1/2 teaspoon
– **Onion powder**: 1/2 teaspoon
– **Salt**: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
– **Pepper**: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
– **Optional**: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar for extra tang

Instructions:

1. **Combine the Ingredients:**
– In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until smooth.
– Add the chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. If you’re using Dijon mustard or vinegar, add that as well.
– Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is well combined.

2. **Taste and Adjust:**
– Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

3. **Chill the Sauce:**
– Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dill sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

4. **Serve:**
– Serve the dill sauce as a dip for vegetables, a topping for fish, chicken, or roasted potatoes, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.

This sauce is versatile and refreshing, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your dishes. Enjoy! If you have more recipe requests or any questions, feel free to ask.