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Discontinued Spice - McCormick's 'It's a Dilly'

17 years ago

If anyone spots this spice blend in your grocery, please let me know! I'm loving this, but alas, McCormick has discontinued it. I'd be forever grateful and more than willing to reimburse for all costs.

Thanks,

Barbara

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hhamilton

17 years ago

Hey,
Check it out! It's a Dilly is being sold on e-bay.

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kathy_
17 years ago
Oh Shoot. I like it too. Great on chicken and fish.
missindia2020
17 years ago
I love it, too, but can't get it here so I buy it back home in TX. Waaaa...I make the best cucumber salad with that stuff!
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FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
Oh, crud, it's one of my faves! I'll look at the store and share the ones they have left with you, Barbara!
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
I found this on a recipe- make your own... it's not salt-free though, but it's low salt.

I think you could make a great substitute though with onion powder, garlic powder, dill weed, lemon peel, dill seed and a bit of hot pepper, like cayenne. Looks like that is what McCormick used...

Here is a link that might be useful: Here's a substitute....
ruthieg__tx
17 years ago
I'll check my area for you..
User
17 years ago
I did a search, here is whats in it, and a recipe I also found.
IT'S A DILLY, SALT FREE 1.9 oz
INGREDIENTS: ONION, GARLIC, DILL WEED, LEMON PEEL, DILL SEED, AND JALAPENO PEPPER.
Dilly Seasoning Mix Dill is the dominant flavor in this delicious and versatile seasoning mix. It can be used as a salad dressing, a vegetable dip, in pasta salads, or sprinkled on chicken or seafood. 1/2 cup dried dill weed (not seeds) 1/2 cup dried minced onion (not powder) 1/3 cup dried parsley 1/4 cup dried basil 1/4 cup dried tarragon 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and blend until they are evenly distributed. Store in an airtight container.
missindia2020
17 years ago
Thanks! I knew it had jalapeno in it.
jemdandy
17 years ago
I've been looking in vain for Beau Monde seasoning. Can't find any. Its great on mashed potatoes and hamburgers. I believe its a blend of salt, onion powder, and ground celery seed.
Jodi_SoCal
17 years ago
Jemdandy, I use Beau Monde when I make my favorite party snack, Flintstone Bread. I haven't seen it at the store in quite some time. I did however find two places online that sell it. Why the difference in price, I don't know.

http://spicesgalore.stores.yahoo.net/beaumonde.html
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pony65
15 years ago
I know this thread is a bit old, but can anyone tell me how much jalepeno is supposed to go into the mix? It's listed as an ingredient over the recipe, but not in the "how much" ingredient list.

TIA!

Pony!
bobanda
15 years ago
I must have bought my most recent bottle right as it was being discontinued and I didn't know! Now I am quite a bit behind the times looking for it now! My husband is crushed, he loves this stuff.
Jacksonplacer
12 years ago
The original company that made it's a Dilly was Parsley Patch. They are now Engage Organics and have the exact same blend here
http://www.engageorganics.com/product/its-a-dilly/

Here is a link that might be useful: It's A Dilly
lindyluwho
12 years ago
I haven't seen that in stores since forever. I liked it too. The latest one that seems to be discontinued it Weber brand Mango Lime seasoning. I love it on everything. Gone in stores and on the website but I found it on the Walmart website and ordered a 6 pack. I don't think their other blends are nearly as good.
Diane Lapson
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
There's a company that makes something called It's A Dilly - but I didn't realize it was once made by mc cormick. I just wrote to Engage Organics - who now makes "It's a Dilly" and asked them about it. On Amazon it's 12.95 a bottle! Not cool. Anyway, don't know if it's the same formula and how they can use that name. But I appreciate the recipe someone included in this conversation and if Engage is not more reasonable and available I will use his recipe below. Thanks for that!

We used to use this in our tuna fish salad all the time and then - gone!

OOPS- I JUST LOOKED AGAIN. Find it here - but it's not the recipe I remember. I don't remember Jalapeno pepper - but here's the page online - the new company that says they are now the ones who make the ORIGINAL - OH, AND I made a mistake. The small size is 6.95; and the BIG BOTTLE is 27.00.

https://engageorganics.com/product/its-a-dilly

This one only has a few ingredients. HERE'S WHAT THEY SAY ON THEIR WEBSITE:)

Description

Creative Cooks: Our quality and zest is unmistakable in this wonderful dill, garlic, and lemon blend. Use it as an instant dip in sour cream, yogurt, or cottage cheese. Taste its highlights in tuna, chicken, or shrimp salad. People wrote us, asking to bring back It’s-A-Dilly, because their favorite recipes had lost their zing without this blend. Now make it your new “bottled magic” ingredient.

If you search It’s-A-Dilly online you will see a litany of inquiries about how to find It’s-A-Dilly once it was discontinued. Many tried to replicate the zest of this blend. Now It’s-A-Dilly is back in its original iteration, ready to shake on chicken, fish, and meat for that unmistakable sweet-sour burst that makes cheeks pucker in delight.

INGREDIENTS: GARLIC*, SESAME SEED*, DILL*, LEMON PEEL*, JALAPENO PEPPER*, AND STEVIA*
User
7 years ago
That's one I never tried, sounds like it would really be good on fish. But I'm upset that the Beau Monde seasoning isn't available. I don't buy it often but it's a must for the Christmas Holiday Special corned beef dip that I have to make every year. I'll have to check that one out.
Annie Deighnaugh
7 years ago
http://thesinglegourmand.com/recipes/it-a-dilly/
WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
7 years ago
FlamingO in AR, the link you posted says one has to be invited to the blog, so it won't open.
User
7 years ago
I would be surprised if FlamingO replies since that was written in 2009.

As far as Beau Monde seasoning there are several companies that make it but like many spice blends each company blends theirs a little differently from the rest. Some companies because of pricing or availability will change their spice blend when necessary.
Diane Lapson
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Here's some more -- I just found this dilly spice: https://www.amazon.com/Spice-Hunter-Deliciously-Dill-Blend/dp/B006K3WY6E/ref=pd_bxgy_325_img_2/139-4256633-7414425?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006K3WY6E&pd_rd_r=55ade0b9-a78f-4845-badf-838e98cdc0aa&pd_rd_w=O4qke&pd_rd_wg=Kn26K&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=E1M4VCJ4J4DT1BQBRD62&psc=1&refRID=E1M4VCJ4J4DT1BQBRD62

It has an interesting dill mix with lemon peel, etc. Check it out. Let us know if you've ever tried it. I'm going to order it. Though I usually only use organics.

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In the recipe listed above by JoAnn in Florida - you mention jalapeno but not how much. You say "dill weed not seeds" but the seeds are also listed in the ingredients. Any idea?
Louiseab
7 years ago
Saw it on Amazon

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