Author Topic: Cucumber recipes please! (Read 6404 times)

Sunshine78 · « **on:** August 10, 2012, 10:51:45 am »

Hi all

i've got loads of cucumbers growing in the polytunnel which I am delighted about however, I'm not sure what to do with them all. Last year I made cucumber and mint soup and I could do this again but I was wondering what everyone does, do you pickle them and if so is it easy to do? If you have any other recipes too I would be interested.

Hermit · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2012, 01:14:13 pm »

There are a few ways to pickle sliced cucumber, basically its with sliced onion and herbs . If you google the recipies you could choose one. I do pickle them to a recipe called Bread and Butter Pickle but it is also called summer pickle. It is a sweet pickle and lovely with cheese.

NormandyMary · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2012, 04:37:00 pm »

My dear old Mum used to make the bread and butter pickle and its absolutely FABULOUS!!! We used to eat it with everything, but its made to go into sandwiches due to the way the cucumber is sliced so thinly. It keeps so well in Kilner jars too, so it will keep until Christmas Im sure.

Sudanpan · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2012, 05:22:51 pm »

We also had a glut of cucumbers and I googled cucumber recipes - we ended up with tom and cuc relish, pickled cucs and also a cuc and courgette type pickle/relish.

Can't report on how successful it's all been cos we haven't tried any yet!

Eve · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:49:39 am »

We make cucumber and thyme soup - dead easy and delicious. Peel and seed the cucumbers and chop into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces. Saute in some oil for 10-15 mins, then add good quality stock, some sprigs of thyme and season with salt & pepper. After simmering for a little while, remove the thyme and blitz the soup.

Alistair · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:37:33 pm »

Cucumber sandwiches?

Bumblebear · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:00:21 pm »

Cucumber and apple chutney!!!! We grew more cucumbers thi syears specifically for this chutney. It's great with curries (instead of a lime pickle type thing); great in sarnies; with cheese/cold meats; toasties...it's really wonderful.

http://www.allotment.org.uk/recipes/chutneys/cucumber-and-apple-chutney

deepinthewoods · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:29:49 pm »

Thinly slice cucumber on a cold plate, be generous with a fruity balsamic; some tasty olive oil.
Frighten with some cracked pepper, scare with some cornish sea salt,
Garnish with the finest parmeggano reggiano.

enough said. invite friends to break bread.

bloomer · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:45:08 pm »

Quote from: deepinthewoods on October 04, 2012, 09:29:49 pm

Thinly slice cucumber on a cold plate, be generous with a fruity balsamic; some tasty olive oil.
Frighten with some cracked pepper, scare with some cornish sea salt,
Garnish with the finest parmeggano reggiano.

enough said. invite friends to break bread.

this is one of the finest and simplest dishes known to man!!!

Mays · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2012, 08:47:34 am »

Tiziki!
I make it all of the time,

1 or 2 cucumbers peeled, deseeded and finely grated, leave in sieve and 1/2 teaspoon salt to drain a little
meanwhile crush garlic,
put cucumber into a bowl, mix in the garlic then add greek yogurt (I put in a big tub) and sometimes I add sour cream, but always add a few table spoons of olive oil then add lemon juice to taste. nom nom nom. serve with just about anything, can be used as side dish to meat, dip or salad dressing

NormandyMary · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2012, 04:38:56 pm »

Quote from: deepinthewoods on October 04, 2012, 09:29:49 pm

Thinly slice cucumber on a cold plate, be generous with a fruity balsamic; some tasty olive oil.
Frighten with some cracked pepper, scare with some cornish sea salt,
Garnish with the finest parmeggano reggiano.

enough said. invite friends to break bread.

That sounds bloomin' lovely!