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