Need cucumber ideas

nutbar · 06-16-2008, 01:24 PM

I'm on a cuke roll lately but you can only eat so many cukes & vinegar. The garden is getting ready to put out a gazillion cukes soon, too. Got any (healthy-ish) cuke ideas?

Aoife · 06-16-2008, 01:32 PM

I just slice them up and eat them. A little salt. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmdrool

cuke and tomato (and onion) salad?
put them in water (excellent flavoring for the water... better than lemon or mint)
salsa...
pan fried with any recipe that calls for veggies and meat?

LisaS · 06-16-2008, 01:34 PM

they're a mainstay in my Greek salads - but there's still a limit to how much of that you can make and eat.

Actually - if you have a juicer, cuke juice is extremely refreshing - especially mixed with a little apple or watermelon.

Erika · 06-18-2008, 12:57 PM

I got squash ideas but no cuke. How about plant less next time and more squash?

L'ilJ · 06-18-2008, 01:20 PM

I like to chop them up with some red onion, fresh dill, salt and some plain yogurt.

How 'bout some Gazpacho?

nutbar · 06-18-2008, 01:21 PM

Thanks, guys. I've done all of that except fried them. Hmm...

Plant less cukes? That can't be right!

I've got boatloads of squash planted, a zillion times more than cukes. I can't wait for those to start popping out!

sidonia · 06-19-2008, 11:25 PM

Holy cow...I just found this page:

762 Cucumber Recipes

I'm bookmarking some of them....

Lost Dog · 06-19-2008, 11:56 PM

pickles

Chris Correia · 06-20-2008, 11:10 AM

Not to be one of those weird guys that just pops into a discussion of people whom he doesn't know very well . . . but . . .

I found the title of this thread to be a combination of curious, disturbing and hilariously funny all at the same time.

L'ilJ · 06-20-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Correia

Not to be one of those weird guys that just pops into a discussion of people whom he doesn't know very well . . . but . . .

I found the title of this thread to be a combination of curious, disturbing and hilariously funny all at the same time.

weirdo.

nutbar · 06-20-2008, 12:25 PM

Sidonia, thanks for the link! I'm going to waste away half of my day looking through those now...

Speaking of disturbing, I happened across a pic of some zukes I grew a few years back. No, it doesn't quite fit with this thread's cuke theme but who cares?

Aoife · 06-20-2008, 12:34 PM

Ok, see, now I started in this thread thinking something really, really, really dirty. But I refrained. And NOW you post THAT!?! You have NO IDEA how hard it is to NOT say what's me be thinking. NONE.

I should get a freekin medal for this.

sidonia · 06-20-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aoife

Ok, see, now I started in this thread thinking something really, really, really dirty. But I refrained. And NOW you post THAT!?! You have NO IDEA how hard it is to NOT say what's me be thinking. NONE.

+1

that's why I clicked on it initially....lolz

nutbar · 06-20-2008, 12:51 PM

You've heard that gardening is a satisfying hobby, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aoife

Ok, see, now I started in this thread thinking something really, really, really dirty. But I refrained. And NOW you post THAT!?! You have NO IDEA how hard it is to NOT say what's me be thinking. NONE.

I should get a freekin medal for this.

I happen to have the world's dirtiest mind so, yeah, I know how hard it is.

Chris Correia · 06-21-2008, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutbar

You've heard that gardening is a satisfying hobby, right?

LMAO

I'm going to leave that aspect of this conversation to you ladies so that I can keep what good reputation I have remaining.

On a serious note, a friend of mine has some relative he's talked about (uncle or aunt, perhaps) who makes their own pickles, but they are apparently absolutely killer pickles, with lots of different flavors, spices, tastes, etc. He has said that it's not at all like eating pickles, but different types of crispy flavored cukes/veggies.

Sorry I don't have specific recipes, but maybe searching some pickle recipes, rather than simply cuke recipes? The more I think about it, that sounds pretty darn tasty.

ATM · 06-22-2008, 10:21 AM

I like to slice them longways, slather them with olive oil and bake them.

jgito · 06-22-2008, 03:34 PM

Raita -- Indian cucumber-yogurt salad

Greek yogurt, say a cup
1/2 cuke, diced small
Onion, diced very fine, about a tsp or tbs, to taste
Cumin
Salt
Pepper

I used to eat this on fried bread (poori), but now I just eat it with a spoon or as a dip or as a sandwich spread.

sharsell119 · 06-22-2008, 04:16 PM

Slice them and eat them with hummus. Slice them and put them in a pitcher of water like you'll often see done with lemons.

Erika · 06-25-2008, 09:52 AM

Just had this last night and it was YUMMY, I promise:

Cucumber Soup by Galya, my bulgarian sista from another mista

2-3 cukes, mostly peeled, grated
handful of pecans but she usually uses walnuts
garlic to taste, chopped
fresh dill to taste, chopped
a large container of plain yogurt (12oz?)
a bit of olive oil
2-3 cups of water

Combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the yogurt with a bit of olive oil (about 1/4 cup). Start adding water until the consistency it to your liking.

She also suggested making this a spread: Squeeze out most of the water from the grated cukes and then combine them with the nuts, garlic, herbs, 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 sourcream. This can be spread onto a pita chip for example or celery sticks.

missjane · 06-25-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aoife

Ok, see, now I started in this thread thinking something really, really, really dirty. But I refrained. And NOW you post THAT!?! You have NO IDEA how hard it is to NOT say what's me be thinking. NONE.

I should get a freekin medal for this.

My mind was the same place as yours, Aoife! I wonder what that says about us!

nutbar · 06-25-2008, 01:00 PM

Ooh, lots of good ideas! The first cukes are close to being ready to pick so I'll soon be trying all of the ideas. Thanks!

Chris Correia · 06-28-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutbar

Ooh, lots of good ideas! The first cukes are close to being ready to pick so I'll soon be trying all of the ideas. Thanks!

I'll PM you my address. How do you package them?

beach_plums · 07-29-2008, 01:57 PM

This is one of my favorites.
Slice cucumber. Mix with equal parts soy sauce and sesame oil. Add crushed red pepper flakes if you like spicey. Sprinkle with sesame seads.

seems · 09-08-2008, 09:26 PM

Wow thats great you can shred cucumber mix it with yoghurt and eat with anything its healthy and tasty as well

smoddelm · 09-17-2008, 09:14 PM

Mix finely diced cucumber, finely chopped tomato, and diced onion. Add a minced fresh jalapeno or serrano chile. Salt & pepper, fresh cilantro, and juice of one lime. Eat with Indian food. Delicious.

Fang · 09-18-2008, 10:52 AM

You guys are pretty funny.

Thanks for the other recipes, I am going to try them.

Here's my hubby's Aunt-from-Athens' recipe for Tzatziki:

Shred cukes, squeeze out juice (you can get all fancy with cheesecloth, I just pick it up and do it with my hands) (them perverts better not comment on that one)
mince garlic, add to cukes
Add thick yogurt to taste. The greek stuff at TJ's is perfect, if it's a calorie thing, use the nonfat, it works fine.

I can't give you exact measurements, I don't cook that way. I've been using these little persian cucumbers lately so I will use 3 to about a cup of yogurt. They're very small. I use 2 cloves of garlic, but that may be too much for some. Add salt to taste, if you like dill you can add some of that.

I love the stuff. You can put it on a sandwich, or use it as a dip. I use it in catering and everyone always raves. : )