Cucumber recipe collection

Green tomato and onion pickles in a sweet cider vinegar brine with mustard seeds, whole allspice, and cloves. A big-batch canning recipe that turns 4 quarts of unripe tomatoes into tangy, spiced pickles.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in cilantro and serrano chile, served with a buttery cucumber-white wine beurre blanc for a cool-meets-heat backyard dinner.

Grilled chicken breasts topped with a fresh gazpacho salsa of tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cumin. A light, no-cook Spanish-inspired summer dinner.

Grilled eggplant salad topped with a quick-pickled cucumber and red onion relish in cider vinegar dressing. A smoky, refreshing summer vegetable side.

Grilled lamb burgers with bulgur wheat, fresh mint, allspice, and red wine. Mediterranean-style patties served in pita bread with cucumber and yogurt.

Grilled swordfish sandwiches marinated in lemon and oregano, topped with a cool cucumber-yogurt sauce and peppery watercress on a crusty roll. A Greek-inspired summer dinner in 30 minutes.

Grilled sake-marinated bass with a simple Japanese-inspired soak of sake, soy sauce, ginger and sugar. A clean, weeknight-fast fish dinner with deep umami and a perfect flaky, oil-rich finish.

Grilled Squid with Sweet & Sour Cucumber, Corn & Viadalias recipe

Grilled squid tossed with a sweet and sour cucumber salad, grilled corn, and Vidalia onions in a mustard seed and ancho vinegar marinade. A bold, restaurant-quality summer dish.

Grilled tofu squares stuffed with julienned cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, and pineapple, served with a sweet chili-lemon dipping sauce. A quick, light vegan snack.

Gurkensuppe, a German cucumber and potato soup with heavy cream, dill, and white pepper. Potatoes are boiled soft and sieved into a silky base with tender cucumber pieces.

To bring out the natural sweetness of ham and to keep it juicy during grilling, we glazed ham steaks with orange juice and tequila.

Pickled herring in a sour cream and vinegar marinade with sweet onions. Old-world Scandinavian smorgasbord classic that gets better after a day or two in the fridge.

Hill Country pickled peaches preserved in a sweet vinegar syrup with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, ginger, and white pepper. A Texas tradition for canning season.

Chinese pork and cucumber soup with marinated pork slices, fresh ginger, and translucent cucumber in chicken broth. A light, clean 30-minute home-style soup.

Homemade garlic dill pickles canned with fresh dill heads, whole garlic cloves, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Crisp, tangy deli-style pickles that keep on the pantry shelf.