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Title: Tell me 101 things I can make with cucumbers...
Post by: OldBaldHippie on June 20, 2013, 09:48:56 AM
I'll start...

1. Cucumber margaritas
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Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on June 20, 2013, 09:58:54 AM
2. Pimm's Cup (http://www.chow.com/recipes/10279-pimms-cup)
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Post by: Courtney on June 20, 2013, 10:22:46 AM
My grandma and mom make the best cucumber thing ever.

Cukes (3) & onions (if you like them), miracle whip, sugar, and vinegar.  Salt & Pepper.  Mix up, let it sit in the fridge and get awesome.

I can eat many cucumbers worth of this in one setting.  It's terrible. 

Shit, now I need to track down the exact recipe.  I must ask my mom for it twice a year, I don't know why I can't remember it. 
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Post by: witchypoo on June 20, 2013, 10:24:05 AM
-tzatziki
-cucumber salad : peeled, seeded, sliced cukes; sliced red onion; cashews or peanuts; thinly sliced jalapenos; cilantro; a little salt; a little sugar; sesame oil; rice wine vinegar
-martini
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Post by: Courtney on June 20, 2013, 10:24:54 AM
I've never had that before, it sounds interesting. 
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Post by: merigayle on June 20, 2013, 10:38:55 AM
pickles, lots and lots of pickles :D
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Post by: witchypoo on June 20, 2013, 10:41:29 AM
I've never had that before, it sounds interesting. 

it's good on a really hot day.  refreshing.
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Post by: Courtney on June 20, 2013, 10:52:51 AM
pickles, lots and lots of pickles :D
mmmmmmm

Don't people also use cucumbers in salsa sometimes?

I like to do a cucumber and tomato salad, with feta on top. 
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Post by: onawhim on June 20, 2013, 10:59:53 AM
maki
salad rolls
raita
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Post by: sweetfeed on June 20, 2013, 11:03:40 AM
I recently learned that you can freeze cucumbers, though you need to brine them first: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf420799.tip.html (http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf420799.tip.html).

I like them in SE Asian dishes, either in a salad like the beef and cucumber salad found here http://jessthomson.wordpress.com/2007/06/15/everybody-loves-fish-sauce/ (http://jessthomson.wordpress.com/2007/06/15/everybody-loves-fish-sauce/) or added in to stir fries, which sounded strange at first but was really good: http://thespicedlife.com/2009/02/so-you-think-youve-had-sweet-and-sour-thai-sweet-and-sour-with-pork.html. (http://thespicedlife.com/2009/02/so-you-think-youve-had-sweet-and-sour-thai-sweet-and-sour-with-pork.html.)
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Post by: onawhim on June 20, 2013, 11:10:29 AM
I like them in SE Asian dishes, either in a salad like the beef and cucumber salad found here http://jessthomson.wordpress.com/2007/06/15/everybody-loves-fish-sauce/ (http://jessthomson.wordpress.com/2007/06/15/everybody-loves-fish-sauce/)

That looks so good.  Making it very soon
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Post by: witchypoo on June 20, 2013, 11:15:53 AM
gazpacho
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Post by: sweetfeed on June 20, 2013, 11:19:43 AM
Kimchi-style cucumbers: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quick-kimchi-cucumbers (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quick-kimchi-cucumbers)
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Post by: merigayle on June 20, 2013, 11:57:36 AM
Kimchi-style cucumbers: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quick-kimchi-cucumbers (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quick-kimchi-cucumbers)
that sounds good!
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Post by: Sir Real on June 20, 2013, 12:04:29 PM
Compost
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Post by: Clementine on June 20, 2013, 01:04:53 PM
My grandma and mom make the best cucumber thing ever.

Cukes (3) & onions (if you like them), miracle whip, sugar, and vinegar.  Salt & Pepper.  Mix up, let it sit in the fridge and get awesome.

I can eat many cucumbers worth of this in one setting.  It's terrible. 

Shit, now I need to track down the exact recipe.  I must ask my mom for it twice a year, I don't know why I can't remember it.

I make a similar recipe but with plain yogurt and dill. You can probably sub yogurt for mayo in most of those kinds of recipes to reduce fat/cals.
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Post by: caribougrrl on June 20, 2013, 01:49:11 PM
my dad makes quick pickles he calls "cucumbers and onions in vinegar"; slice cucumbers and onions and toss them with a bit of sal, pack them in a mason jar, fill jar with vinegar, put them in the fridge and leave for a few days before eating

garnish gin & tonic with a slice of cucumber (BEST gin & tonic ever, trust me)

sweet pickles, bread & butter pickles, dill pickles

relish

cucumber & cream cheese sandwiches, or one-up that with the Cucumber Club (thanks, Albion Hotel!): dark rye, cream cheese, cucumber, light rye, tomato, lettuce, more cream cheese, dark rye

salad nicoise (okay, the cucumber is controversial, but that's how I make it)
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Post by: onawhim on June 20, 2013, 02:14:06 PM
love cucumber sandwiches
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Post by: wherestheportojohn on June 20, 2013, 04:00:11 PM
Put 'em in yer damn smoothies!!
 :preen:
I do.

Also...
Balela, tabouleh, and the other stuff peeps have listed so far.

Also....
Beauty mask for the eyes. Cooling, soothing, takes the swelling down.
Title: Re: Tell me 101 things I can make with cucumbers...
Post by: mango on June 20, 2013, 04:25:33 PM
oi sobagi aka cucumber kimchee:

(http://food.chosun.com/site/data/img_dir/2012/10/10/2012101001390_1.jpg)


and oi namul:

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-kKv6cHyNUDhBKHVz7ohP0ZzbbpEhPn9yd0UKb2Yr9GP5sECkCiacPPE)
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Post by: triciaflower on June 20, 2013, 05:05:44 PM
Salad Shirazi:

Cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
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Post by: caribougrrl on June 21, 2013, 06:29:35 AM
oi sobagi aka cucumber kimchee:

(http://food.chosun.com/site/data/img_dir/2012/10/10/2012101001390_1.jpg)


that looks like something I NEED
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Post by: cgraz on June 21, 2013, 07:16:55 AM
This is a yummy easy sort of pickled sweet & sour cucumber dish...quick to make.

Though the recipe calls for English hothouse cucumbers, you can really use any kind. I used a mandolin to slice them really thin. I eased up on the salt a little, and on the dill, because I don't love-love it.

Recipe For Sweet and Sour Cucumbers With Fresh Dill
Ingredients

2 English hothouse cucumbers (1 1/2 pounds total), unpeeled, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions

    Place cucumber slices in colander. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Meanwhile, for dressing, stir vinegar, dill, sugar, and pepper in large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
    Drain cucumbers well; pat dry. Add cucumbers to dressing and stir to blend.
    Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours; serve cold.
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Post by: mango on June 22, 2013, 09:38:36 AM
that looks like something I NEED

 :)  It's the best summer kimchee.


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Post by: gebuh on June 23, 2013, 10:56:39 PM
love cucumber sandwiches
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Title: Tell me 101 things I can make with cucumbers...
Post by: OldBaldHippie on June 26, 2013, 06:38:12 PM
Well, I made some refrigerator pickles today...two quarts of dill, two quarts of bread and butter...they have to set for a day or so then I can try them...sooo dang many different recipes online that I had a hard time deciding...why do bread and butter generally call for turmeric but dills don't?...what does turmeric do anyway?
Title: Re: Tell me 101 things I can make with cucumbers...
Post by: Gomie on June 27, 2013, 09:29:39 PM
Slice them up and dip them in Ranch dressing.

You're welcome.  :)