"Cool as a cucumber" may refer to a state of being, but the analogy stems from the refreshing crunch of a fresh, cold cucumber. Cucumbers are most often found as a raw ingredient in recipes like cold ...

Cook cucumbers quickly at high heat to keep them crisp. Persian cucumbers are best for cooking as they hold their shape well. Marinade cucumbers after cooking to add back flavor. Cool, crisp, and ...

Cucumbers are the ultimate warm-weather ingredient—cool, crisp, and incredibly versatile. Whether you toss them into salads, blend them into soups, or stack them for a no-bread sandwich, cucumbers ...

We've all had (or at least heard of) cucumber in various types of salad, but Julia Child liked to serve and dress them in ...

I've always loved ranch dressing but wanted to recreate the flavor profile with more nutrients. This recipe is creamy from the nutritional yeast and cashews, and bursting with flavor thanks to the ...

Winter can get heavy with its chili, stews and slow-cooked meats. This recipe for Seared Tilapia with Pineapple and Cucumber relish features a gingery-lime relish that's sure to become part of your ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Yield: 4 servings 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 3 cucumbers, ends trimmed, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded 1 tablespoon unsalted ...

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