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Fruit and fresh herbs add zing to the world’s best beverage By Gretchen Bay For a healthy and lo-cal beverage idea, try infusing your drinking water (plain or bubbly) with any number of delicious fruity and herbal options! Here are some of our favorite things to add to water: • Fresh citrus slices (lemon, orange, [...]
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Smooth and sweet, Armenian cucumbers don’t need to be peeled. Although it is has all the traits of its relative cucumber, it is actually a variety of muskmelon and like other types of muskmelon, is native to Armenia. It is crisp, mild and has soft seeds.
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup cucumber, seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups mixed plum, pear, apple, nectarine, and/or peach slices 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or nut oil (e.g., walnut or hazelnut) 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1–2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or a tablespoon of fresh basil, [...]
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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 cup heirloom tomatoes, chopped in bite-size pieces 1 cup cucumber, chopped in bite-size pieces (cuke peel is optional) 1/2 cup sweet bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) PREPARATION Toss salad ingredients together and drizzle lightly [...]
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Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Dip fresh green beans into salad dressing as part of a crudités platter. Steam green beans and top with salt and butter or olive oil. Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter, add green beans and top with tamari or soy sauce. Chop fresh green beans and toss olive [...]
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Adapted from cooks.com INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh corn kernels, cut from the cob 1 cup cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup carrot, grated 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional) Dressing: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar (white or brown), honey, or agave (optional) A [...]
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Recipes by The FruitGuys On its own or as an accompaniment to a main dish (spicy or otherwise), cucumber salad is a refreshing, delicious addition to any table. Here are two simple ways to dress up your cukes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 to 2 cups cucumber (in 1/4-inch slices for Creamy Yogurt Dressing and very thinly [...]
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Adapted from myrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups sliced peeled cucumber 1–2 cups bell pepper strips 3/4 cup carrot, julienned or grated 1/4 cup onion, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons peanuts or cashews, finely chopped Dressing: 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce or [...]
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Cucumbers hail from India. The mix of colonialism and Mad Dogs and Englishmen in the noon-day sun have made cucumber sandwiches an effete repast. Slice lengthwise and scoop seeds away with a teaspoon for the discerning guest.
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup Asian pear, thinly sliced 1 cup English cucumber, seeded and cut in bite-size pieces 1 cup plum, cut in bite-size pieces 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1–2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped basil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or nut oil (e.g., walnut or hazelnut) 1/2 teaspoon salt [...]
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Adapted from kitchenscraps.ca INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1 cup apple cider or white vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups sliced cucumbers 2–3 sprigs of fresh dill, oregano, or basil Minced garlic, and/or thinly sliced onion (suggested, but optional) PREPARATION Bring all the ingredients for the brine to boil until the sugar [...]
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Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop, included in the Capay Valley FarmShares case INGREDIENTS 1 pound heirloom tomatoes 1 pound cucumbers 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 bunch fresh basil, diced (optional) PREPARATION Trim and cube tomatoes. Skin cucumbers if desired, quarter lengthwise & slice thinly. [...]
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By Heidi Lewis Capturing fireflies in a jar, recalling the smell of sweet peas or the sensation of jumping off a rope swing into a cold river. When it comes to summer, we seem to want to bottle the sense memories – just to keep ‘em for a little longer. Pickling has long been such [...]
Adapted from rachelraymag.com INGREDIENTS 1–2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped Greek-style yogurt (enough to coat cucumbers; approx. 1/4 to 1/2 cup) Juice of 1 lemon 5–10 spearmint leaves, thinly sliced, plus more leaves for garnish Salt and pepper PREPARATION In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, and sliced spearmint. Season with salt and [...]
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Adapted from nytimes.com INGREDIENTS 6 limes, rinsed 1 cup packed mint leaves, no stems, plus 6 sprigs for garnish 3 unwaxed cucumbers 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups sparkling water PREPARATION Thinly slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the remaining 3 limes and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 [...]
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Adapted from starlitecuisine.com INGREDIENTS 1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped into small dice 1/2 medium onion, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 large garlic clove, chopped 2 tomatillos, chopped 1 small jalapeño chili, seeds removed, and minced (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro A couple pinches of salt Sugar (optional) PREPARATION In [...]
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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup cucumber, seeded and cut 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal (peel if you wish) 2 cups kale, cut in 1/4 inch chiffonade (see Cook’s note) 1 cup crookneck squash, sliced about 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar or cider vinegar 2–3 tablespoons sugar (or 1–2 [...]
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Adapted from realsimple.com INGREDIENTS 1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks 1 apple, cored and cut into matchsticks 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1/4 cup plain yogurt 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt PREPARATION In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add cucumber, apple, and celery, [...]
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Adapted from food.com INGREDIENTS 3 cups potatoes, peeled, diced (approx. 3/4-inch), and boiled until just fork-tender 1/2 cup cucumber, diced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon green garlic, minced 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried) 2–3 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1–2 teaspoons of mustard 1/2 [...]
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Adapted from nourishedkitchen.com INGREDIENTS 1 large cucumber 1 large daikon radish 1 red spring onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons gomasio (Japanese-style dried sea-veggie flakes with toasted sesame seeds and sea salt) Dash of tamari or Asian-style vinaigrette to taste PREPARATION Slice the cucumber in thin slices. Peel and thinly slice the daikon radish. Add the [...]
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Recipe by Bridget Meigs INGREDIENTS Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of black pepper Salad: 1 head of romaine lettuce 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced 1 cucumber, peeled [...]
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Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, rinsed, spun dry, and finely chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons cream cheese 6 slices whole-wheat bread, or bread of your choice Cucumber, 3-inch length, thinly sliced 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION In a small bowl, combine mint, [...]
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Recipe by Rebecca North, FruitGuys fruit buyer INGREDIENTS 1 cup Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup purple bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced 1/4 cup fennel, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 tomato, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces [...]
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Adapted from Gourmet Ingredients 3–4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1 cup plain yogurt 2/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup mint leaves, washed and chopped Reserve a few mint sprigs and cucumber slices for garnish Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a food processor or blender, puree the chopped [...]
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Adapted from www.al.com INGREDIENTS Salad: 3 to 4 lemon cucumbers, scrubbed but not peeled, sliced into wedges 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 6 sprigs parsley, leaves chopped Vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil Pinch of salt and pepper PREPARATION Prepare vegetables and place [...]
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INGREDIENTS Salad: 4 cups romaine lettuce, washed and ripped into bite-sized pieces 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 cucumber, ends removed, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/2 cup cilantro, rinsed and finely chopped Apple Cider Vinaigrette: 1 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 clove garlic 1 [...]
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INGREDIENTS 2 cucumbers 4 radishes 2 tablespoons red onion, minced 1 cup Greek style plain yogurt (such as Fage or Oikos) 2 tablespoons spearmint, minced 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper, to taste PREPARATION Cucumbers: peel, cut off the ends, quarter lengthwise, remove the seeds, and thinly slice. Radishes: remove ends, cut in half and [...]
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INGREDIENTS 1 English cucumber 1 watermelon daikon radish 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon olive oil PREPARATION Peel cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise and slice in 1/4 inch thick half-moon shaped pieces. Scrub the radish, remove last ¼ inch and first ¼ inch. Cut the radish in [...]
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