ARTICLES For Cucumbers
YOGURT RAITA WITH CUCUMBER AND YELLOW RAISINS
WITH 5 COMMENTS
This yogurt raita is a refreshing complement to spicy foods. The yellow raisins provide a sweet contrast to the cooling cucumbers and fresh herbs. Serve with Indian curries or go out of the box and serve raita to garnish your tacos or add to a pulled pork sandwich.
TABOULI
WITH NO COMMENTS
Loaded with fresh herbs and vegetables, tabouli is an easy dish that can be eaten as a side, or by adding protein can make a complete and satisfying meal.
PIMM’S CUP
WITH NO COMMENTS
Pimm's cup is the quintessential summer drink - light, refreshing, and nearly salad-like with its liberal garnish of cucumbers, fruit and herbs. This version adds a splash of Cointreau and uses ginger beer instead of lemonade.
ADDICTIVE CHICKEN SESAME NOODLES WITH VEGGIES
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Sesame noodles layered with teriyaki chicken, sprouts, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro and topped with a sprinkling of peanuts makes for an addictive one-dish-meal.
ITALIAN CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
This salad-for-dinner makes a quick meal from leftover roast chicken or Spiedes.
GARDEN MULE COCKTAIL
WITH 14 COMMENTS
The Garden mule is a fresh take on the Moscow mule. Blueberries, cucumber and mint are muddled, creating a garden-fresh cocktail, perfect for a hot summer day.
JICAMA, CUCUMBER AND CITRUS SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
Inspired by Mexican fruit and vegetable street vendors, this salad combines jicama, citrus and cucumber seasoned with lime, chili and salt.
STRAWBERRY MINT & CUCUMBER MARTINI
WITH NO COMMENTS
A fresh from the garden cocktail made with strawberries, mint and cucumber.
THAI-STYLE MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE CUPS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
These easy gluten-free meatballs are packaged in lettuce cups with a Thai-inspired sauce, mangos, cilantro and mint. They can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or reconfigured as a salad.
LENTIL TABBOULEH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATES
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A fusion dish of French de Puy lentils and Middle Eastern tabbouleh ingredients is a fusion of some of my favorite ingredients. I add fresh pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses for a flavor pop that contrasts with the earthy lentils.