Tag: cucumber

recipes, salad

Cooling Dill-Cucumber Salad

Ingredients1 large cucumber, peeled (if waxed)and sliced thinly1/2 red onion, sliced thinly2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly3/4 oz fresh dill, chopped finely dressing:3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon celery seedjuice 1/2 lemonsalt white pepper Directions:In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the […]

holiday leftover recipes, recipes, repurposing leftovers, salad, seafood, Thanksgiving leftover recipes

Thai-ish Noodle Salad with Turkey and Shrimp

Ingredients:for the dressing 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 Thai green chiles, thinly sliced juice 1 lime 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon palm sugar 1 tablespoon tamarind juice (optional) salad ingredients: 1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced 3 oz bean sprouts 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut up for the […]

recipes, salad

Pork & Cellophane Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 8 to 10 oz cellophane noodles* 2 thick cut pork chops or about 8 oz of pork tenderloin 1 thin skinned, low seed cucumber, cut into strips 2 carrots, cut into strips 1 bunch scallion, diced 1 bunch baby bok choy or Shanghai cabbage, chopped for the marinade: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons […]

recipes, salad

Korean Style Spicy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:3 Korean cucumbers, thinly sliced1 bunch green onion, diced for the dressing2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons ground Korean red pepper1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Directions:In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together. Pour over the cucumbers and green onions. Refrigerate until cool. Serve chilled. Yield: 6-8 […]

recipes, soup

Chilled Borscht

Ingredients: 6 small to medium sized beets, peeled 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 cups water 2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoons salt 1/2 tablespoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 egg juice of 1 lemon to serve: sour cream chopped cucumber Directions: In a large pot, bring the beets, onions, salt, celery […]

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Creamy Dill-Caper Dip

Ingredients:1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup (loose) fresh dill, chopped4 oz cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 tablespoons capers1 bunch scallions, white and greens chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire saucejuice of 1/2 lemonsaltpepper Directions:Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until combined. Alternately, place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times for a […]

recipes, salad

Quick Pickled Carrot-Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:4 medium carrots, sliced diagonally3 Spring onions, greens and white, chopped*1 cucumber, peeled and sliced diagonally dressing:1/4 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dark sesame oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 cloves garlic, grated1 inch knob ginger, grated1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions:Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Toss with the rest of the salad […]

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Pimm’s Cup Jelly

Ingredients:1/2 cup Pimm’s1/4 cup gin1/4 cup cold water OR club soda 1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup water1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 oz plain gelatin mint leavesthinly sliced cucumber*thinly sliced lemon slices*any other Pimm’s Cup favorite: orange, lime, strawberries Directions:In a small pot, bring the lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Meanwhile […]