"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 ...

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 ...

Hoping to enjoy cucumbers during the off-season? Here's how you can grow this vegetable from the comfort of your own home.

Old-Fashioned Cucumber, Garlic and Dill Dip … Short-Brined Dill Pickles … Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Cucumber Canapes … Bread Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes … Lemon-Sweet Cucumbers … ...

Yotam Ottolenghi makes the case for grilling cucumbers, new recipes for fried okra, and more. By Sam Sifton Good morning. There is no outdoor gas grill not improved by a griddle pan set on the grates ...