myfunnybunch Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 And you loved cucumbers, but you needed to eat them all soon because there are many tiny cucumbers on the vine turning into big cucumbers.... What would you make? Recipes/directions, please! :) These are not pickling cucumbers, and I don't want to can anything, so we've got to eat them all. Fortunately, we all like cucumbers. I've set aside a couple to slice for sandwiches. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The little ones I love to eat fresh! Otherwise, I like to slice cucumbers and make this Asian marinated salad: http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/2012/05/03/asian-marinated-cucumber-salad/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 We grew up eating cucumbers sliced into a vinaigrette ....white vinegar, sugar, salt, a bit of oil. Sweet and sour. We all still love that recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I love cucumbers too. My recent favorite salad combines cucumber, quinoa, dried cranberries, spinach, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, slivered almonds, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. I also love pickled cucumbers with onions. I think the only ingredients are cucumbers, thinly sliced onions, vinegar, sugar, and water. I don't know the quantities though. I just go by instinct... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tuna boats. Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, fill with tuna salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 We tried cucumber salsa the other day. Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have a very simple recipe for freezer pickles that works just as well with regular cucumbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have a very simple recipe for freezer pickles that works just as well with regular cucumbers. Yum! Share, please? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Freezer Pickles 4 pounds cucumbers thinly sliced (I usually peel about 1/2 of the peel off but that is optional)===I usually do more cucumbers and less onions 8 cups thinly sliced onions (again I usually do less onions and more cucumbers) 1/4 cup salt 3/4 cup water Put cucumbers and onions in a very large bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Add water. Stir to mix well. Let sit on the counter for 2 hours. Add 4 cups sugar 2 cups apple cider vinegar (the real stuff is best) Stir until sugar dissolves. Pack in 1 pint freezer containers (or freezer zip lock bags). We often eat at least part of these before they ever make it to the freezer :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tzatziki http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2007/07/worlds-best-tzatziki-sauce-recipe-greek.html?m=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 My sister makes a chicken salad with red grapes, cucumber, apple, pecan, a little mayo, chunked chicken breast, and pepper and garlic salt to taste. Day one is yum; day two we fight over it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Cucumber sandwiches! Have a tea party. Spread herbed cream cheese on your bread and add sliced cucumbers. Crusts are optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 We tried cucumber salsa the other day. Yummy! Recipe please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Cucumber sandwiches! Have a tea party. Spread herbed cream cheese on your bread and add sliced cucumbers. Crusts are optional. They are also good like this in wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 We love this asian cucumber salad: http://forecast.diabetes.org/recipes/asian-cucumber-salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Tzadziki, definitely. Also, cucumber sandwiches but we scoop out the seeds, grate the rest, squeeze out most of the water, add a little mayo and put on bread. Rather wet but great when it's really hot outside. Also, it uses a lot more cukes than just a few slices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmy Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Do you have a juicer? They make delicious juice- 1 huge cucumber, 1 apple, and half a lemon. Yummy with crushed ice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Recipe please. Whoops. Crisp Cucumber Salsa: http://pkstaples.blogspot.ca/2010/06/crisp-cucumber-salsa.html The recipe says to seed the cucumber and tomato. I certainly didn't bother and it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Do you have a juicer? They make delicious juice- 1 huge cucumber, 1 apple, and half a lemon. Yummy with crushed ice :) Juice! Yes, cucumber juice is yummy! Add a hunk of ginger root for a spicy kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 You could make a salad: cucs, diced a couple tomatoes, diced one jalapeno, minced kraft Italian dressing to coat Marinate for at least a few hours. Also, I've made fridge pickles with eating cucs and they were just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 We grew up eating cucumbers sliced into a vinaigrette ....white vinegar, sugar, salt, a bit of oil. Sweet and sour. We all still love that recipe. This is sort of how we do it, but we add mayo or miracle whip instead of oil. We add enough sugar to take away the vinegary taste a little, and put onions in as well. We make up a batch and the next day after it has soaked in it it taste even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Refrigerator pickles! Similar to what Rose in BC is talking about. We don't put them in jars - just in a big tupperware or glass bowl. Whole family loves them! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Refrigerator-Pickles/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=refrigerator%20pickle&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Whoops. Crisp Cucumber Salsa: http://pkstaples.blogspot.ca/2010/06/crisp-cucumber-salsa.html The recipe says to seed the cucumber and tomato. I certainly didn't bother and it was great. Yum! That sounds great. We're eating 4-6 cucumbers a day right now. This will be something a little different. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Sour cream cucumbers: Cucumber slices or cubes, sour cream, chopped onion, salt/pepper, and dill. It's very refreshing on HOT days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KathyBC Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 My sister makes a chicken salad with red grapes, cucumber, apple, pecan, a little mayo, chunked chicken breast, and pepper and garlic salt to taste. Day one is yum; day two we fight over it! Oh my, that sounds so good. Must try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Cucumbers and onions Or Greek salad Cucumber Kalamata olives Red onion Cherry tomatoes Feta cheese Serve with gyros...mmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soufflegirl Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 They're really good with avocados - either as a sandwich or a salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 The little ones I love to eat fresh! Otherwise, I like to slice cucumbers and make this Asian marinated salad: http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/2012/05/03/asian-marinated-cucumber-salad/ I started with this one at dinner tonight, and it's mostly gone. That's three down, twelve to go! I can't wait to try all of these ideas. I will slowly work my way down the list. Yummy! Thank you so much! (And keep the ideas coming, I've got lots more cukes coming on!) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Fattoush http://www.mamaslebanesekitchen.com/salads/fattoush-salad-recipe/ This is similar to the one I make. You can use American cucumber, maybe just seed it before dicing. YUM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I had some yummy water at a restaurant that was infused with cucumbers, lemon, and mint. It was so refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I think you should just give them to me. :) We rent and aren't allowed to plant a garden in our yard. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 I had some yummy water at a restaurant that was infused with cucumbers, lemon, and mint. It was so refreshing. Thank you for posting this! We had guests and it was our exchange students' last dinner, so I wanted things to be a little bit special. I made cucumber-lemon water and threw in some frozen strawberries as ice cubes at the last minute. It was delicious. I had to refill the pitcher twice. Next time I'll "steal" a little mint from the neighbor's yard (she won't mind :D ) and try it with mint. Perfect for a warm summer evening. I sliced the rest of that cucumber onto our dinner salad, along with some carrots and yummy tomatoes. I also sliced and ate one for lunch, so that's two more down. ;) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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