Happiness is having a jar of sweet, tart, crunchy relish in the refrigerator. It's a project that easily fits into your culinary repertoire. An easy homemade pickle Relish
Author: Ian Knauer
This classic refreshing salad pairs perfectly with grilled lamb .
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A crisp cucumber and fresh herb salad makes a light yet vibrant companion to this golden dish. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dollop of yogurt added at the finish lends a lovely citrus tang and a...
Author: Mindy Fox
Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
Author: Adam Perry Lang
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Spicy Cucumber-Avocado Soup
This reimagined chicken salad is lighter and leafier than your standard picnic lunch. Tender poached chicken, crisp greens, cukes, and scallions get tossed with a sesame dressing that takes its cues form...
Author: Christina Chaey
Remember those sesame noodles I used to order in New York as a cash- strapped actress? Well, I've re-created my own recipe here and, in my humble opinion, it's even better than the original. Best part?...
Author: Patricia Heaton
Often called kosher-style dill pickles, these are quick to make. Use either small whole cucumbers or cut larger ones into quarters. For an additional interesting flavor, tuck a small dried hot red pepper...
Author: Eleanor Topp
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This popular breakfast food is also a late-night favorite after a good "lime." "Lime" is the Trini term for "hanging out." On Friday and Saturday nights, smart doubles vendors take to their stations to...
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
This sweet and spicy Vietnamese-inspired pasta salad features chicken-use leftovers or grab a rotisserie chicken at the store.
Author: Julia Turshen
Purée grilled bell peppers, almond butter, sherry vinegar, and garlic into an irresistibly smoky-sweet sauce that's great served with a crunchy grilled chicken salad.
Author: Anna Stockwell
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Traditional shawarma calls for roasting meat on a large vertical spit. We mimic the effect here by roasting at a high temperature, which yields chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy...
Author: Rhoda Boone
If you can't find the Moroccan spice blend at the supermarket, combine 1 tablespoon ground cumin with 1/4 teaspoon each of ground coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Serve with: Romaine salad and...
This easy, satisfying dinner offers three levels of flavor-building seasoning for quick-cooking pork tenderloin and your choice of farro, rice, or quinoa. Feel free to mix and match options 1-3 to make...
Author: Rhoda Boone
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Down South, we call this a sitting salad. It can sit on the summer picnic table without wilting, so it's the perfect potluck dish.
Author: Carla Hall
Savory fruit salads are officially a thing. (And, for the record, cucumber is a fruit.)
Author: Scott Peacock
A Greek Salad is a terrific accompaniment for kebabs.
A punchy, chile-spiked fish sauce vinaigrette works as both marinade and dressing for glass noodles and handfuls of basil and cucumber.
Author: Chris Morocco