Tag: cucumbers

Classic Hungarian Cucumber Salad

Classic Hungarian Cucumber Salad

A bit about myself. My maternal side of the family is Hungarian. Actually, sometimes we’re Hungarian and other times we’re Romanian. My maternal grandfather grew up in Sighet, Transylvania (spooky, right?!) and at the time he came to the United States, Sighet was part of Hungary. So we consider ourselves Hungarian even though today Sighet is part of Romania. Sorry for the digression…Here’s a traditional Hungarian recipe – Classic Hungarian Cucumber Salad. It’s so light and refreshing and is perfect when served with heavier dishes like stews for example.

Cucumber, Blackberry, and Peach Salad with Fresh Herbs

Cucumber, Blackberry, and Peach Salad with Fresh Herbs

Biting into your first juicy, sweet peach of the season is such a joyous experience. Cucumber, Blackberry, and Peach Salad with Fresh Herbs takes advantage of the season and is a great combination of mouthwatering peaches, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, sweet and tart blackberries and a zesty vinaigrette. There’s no cooking necessary. Enjoy this simple, beautiful, refreshing salad that’s perfect for the lazy, hot days of summer.

Salmon with Creamy Dill Dressing

Salmon with Creamy Dill Dressing

Whether you want a light dinner on a warm evening or need a main course for a picnic or potluck, Salmon with Creamy Dill Dressing is the perfect choice.  It’s super easy to make (and transport, if need be) and can be served warm, room temp, or cold.

Curried Egg Salad with Currants and Chives

Curried Egg Salad with Currants and Chives

Are you ready to put a new spin on an old classic? If yes, this Curried Egg Salad with Currants, Chives, and Cucumbers is totally worth a try. It’s a delicious egg salad alternative that is chock-full of flavor and texture.

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Za’atar and Feta

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Za’atar and Feta

It’s often difficult for cucumbers to absorb sauces and dressings but not if you are using the “smash” method. Smashed Cucumbers with Za’atar and Feta is a crunchy, full-flavored summer dish that will transport you to your favorite Mediterranean country. If you want to get away, you better get smashing!

Zahav-Famous Hummus (5-minute version)

Zahav-Famous Hummus (5-minute version)

When Zahav creates and shares a “5-minute version” of their amazing hummus recipe, you thank them profusely. Zahav-Famous Hummus(5-minute version), is beyond delicious and unbelievably easy to make. And all of the magic takes place in the food processor!

Homemade Dill Pickles…Easy as 1,2,3

Homemade Dill Pickles…Easy as 1,2,3

The recipe for Homemade Dill Pickles…Easy as 1,2,3 only takes about 5 minutes of work and requires ZERO steps of the traditional canning process. By the next day, you’ll be eating perfectly crisp deli-style pickles. Munch on that!

Mom’s Gazpacho Soup

Mom’s Gazpacho Soup

Talk about refreshing… Gazpacho is the answer to those hot summer days. It’s cold, filled with crunchy veggies and has a nice zippiness to it from the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Since gazpacho is served chilled you don’t need to turn on the stove or oven…no cooking is required!

Gluten Free Bagels and Lox

Gluten Free Bagels and Lox

I grew up having bagel and lox family Sunday brunches most of my life. So when I started following a gluten free diet, I really felt like I was missing out. Sitting around the table, everyone would talk about how delicious and fresh their bagel was and compare this week’s bagels to last week’s (no exaggeration!). Luckily, Trader Joe’s has gluten free bagels that when toasted properly totally do the trick. I can’t partake in all of the bagel banter but at least I can enjoy my Gluten Free Bagels and Lox!

Crab Louie Cobb Salad

Crab Louie Cobb Salad

My friend Susan and I discovered the Crab Louie salad while vacationing in Florida. The Crab Louie Cobb Salad is my twist on the traditional version of that salad…amped up a few notches. For me the key is to have big lumps of crabmeat throughout the salad so that you get a nice chunk of crab in each bite.

Citrus Dill Gravlax

Citrus Dill Gravlax

Gravlax is always a party, holiday and brunch favorite. Citrus Dill Gravlax is one of the easiest gravlax recipes to make because unlike other gravlax recipes, this one is left undisturbed in the refrigerator for 3 days…no turning every 12 hours! Love it!! Plus, gravlax can be sliced a day ahead and arranged on a platter a few hours in advance of serving to further simplify your pre-party, holiday or brunch to-do list.

Quick-style Korean Pickles

Quick-style Korean Pickles

I love super-easy recipes that are big on flavor. This is one of those! Combine a few sauce ingredients together and add sliced cucumbers. Mix together and let marinate for at least 10 minutes. That’s it!

Michelle’s House Salad

Michelle’s House Salad

I make this salad 3-4 times a week. I make it so often, I’ve named it Michelle’s House salad! It’s my go-to dinner salad. Simple, colorful, crunchy and most importantly…tasty. I generally use my Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette as the dressing.