TZATZIKI

2 large cucumbers, peeled and grated2 large cloves garlic, minced2 cups plain yogurt1 Tbs. mint Lightly salt the grated cucumbers, place in colander or strainer, and set aside to drain for about half an hour. In a bowl, combine the … Continue reading

TZATZIKI

2 large cucumbers, peeled and grated2 large cloves garlic, minced2 cups plain yogurt1 Tbs. mint Lightly salt the grated cucumbers, place in colander or strainer, and set aside to drain for about half an hour. In a bowl, combine the … Continue reading

DILL PICKLES

30 cucumbers1/2 c. course salt2 quarts water2 Tbs. vinegar4 cloves garlic4 bay leaves1/4 tsp. mustard seed1 tsp. mixed pickling spice10 sprigs dill Use even-sized cucumbers and be sure they are firm. Wash and dry them. Arrange the cucumbers in a … Continue reading

CHINESE CUCUMBER SALAD

3 c. thinly sliced cucumbers, peeled 1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. sugar2 tsp. white wine vinegarcherry tomatoes Dressing:1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 tsp. soy sauce1/4 tsp. sugar1 Tbs. white wine vinegar2 Tbs. vegetable oil1 Tbs. chopped chives1 Tbs. chopped red bell … Continue reading

CUCUMBER SOUP

2 tsp. vegetable oil5 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, chopped3 cloves garlic2 medium onions, chopped2½ c. vegetable broth1/4 c. chopped fresh dillpepper to taste1 c. soy or cow milk Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan and sauté the … Continue reading

QUICK PICKLES

4 peeled cucumbers1 small onion1 clove garlic, minced1 Tbs. fresh dill or 1 !/2 tsp. dill seed1 c. hot water2 Tbs. honey1 Tbs. salt3 Tbs. cider vinegar Slice off ends of cucumber (ends are usually bitter) and peel. Slice cucumbers … Continue reading