"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 ...

1. Combine cucumbers, strawberries, sugar, honey or agave, and lime juice in a blender; blend until cucumbers and strawberries are smooth. 2. Pour mixture through medium mesh sieve placed over a ...

Easy Cucumber Salad is a family favorite recipe that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Cucumbers deserve some respect. Why? They're refreshing during sultry weather; they're ripening in gardens now and filling bins ...

Food pros explain the similarities and differences between the two, plus common culinary uses for each. fotoksa / Getty Images If you've ever mistaken zucchini for cucumber (or vice versa) you're not ...

They’re both green gourds that peak during the warm summer months, but you probably know you can’t use cucumbers to make zucchini bread. So, what actually sets zucchini and cucumbers apart? Beyond ...

From an easy snack to the superstar of salads and side dishes, cucumbers are a versatile vegetable for cooking, especially in the summer. They add crunch, color, and a cooling bite to so many dishes.

Cucumbers have always been cool. Now, thanks to social media, they're also hot. Viral cucumber recipes racked up millions of views in the past year, thrusting the salad bar staple into the spotlight.

Why? They're refreshing during sultry weather; they're ripening in gardens now and filling bins at farmers markets. They can be more than an ingredient in salads. Just ask cooks around the world who ...