Parsleyed Cucumbers Recipes

SWEDISH PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Put sliced cucumbers into a bowl.
• Stir vinegar, sugar, water, and salt together in a separate bowl to dissolve the sugar and salt; pour over the cucumbers. Sprinkle parsley over the cucumbers.
• Refrigerate cucumbers 3 hours to overnight.

JULIA CHILD'S BAKED CUCUMBERS WITH ALL VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers.
• Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Cut into lengthwise strips about 3/8 inch wide.
• Cut strips into 2 inch pieces.
• Toss the cucumber in a bowl with the vinegar, salt and sugar.
• Let stand for 30 minutes to several hours.
• Drain and pat dry in a towel.
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Toss the cucumbers in a baking dish with the butter, herbs, scallions and pepper.
• Set uncovered in the middle level of the preheated oven for about an hour, tossing 2-3 times, until cucumbers are tender, but still have a suggestion of crispiness and texture. They will barely color during cooking.
• Variation One: Parslied Cucumbers.
• In a warm vegetable dish toss with 2 Tbsp minced parsley.
• Variation Two: Creamed Cucumbers.
• Boil 1 cup whipping cream until it has reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper, fold into the hot baked cucumbers, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

ROASTED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
• Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
• Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.

MOM'S CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
• In a medium size bowl mix sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and onion. Add cucumbers to mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.

PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Trim off the end of the cucumbers, peel and cut them in pieces 2 inches in length. Quarter each section lengthwise with a paring knife. Remove the seeds, leaving only the flesh.
• Bring the water, with salt, to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cucumbers and cook for about 1 minute. Do not overcook. Drain. Return the cucumbers to the saucepan and add the butter, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin and lemon juice. Cook and toss until the butter is melted

PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim the ends off the cucumbers and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Quarter each section lengthwise. Carefully cut away the skin with a paring knife and remove the seeds, leaving only the flesh.
• Core the tomatoes and drop them into boiling water for 10 seconds. Remove the skins with a paring knife. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
• Place the cucumbers in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute. Drain in a colander.
• Return the cucumbers to the saucepan. Add the butter, lemon juice, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix in the parlsey and toss until the butter melts. Serve hot.

STEAMED PARSLEYED POTATOES WITH CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the potatoes in half and peel some skin off, leaving a band in the center for color.
• Trim off the ends of the cucumber and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch rounds. Quarter each slice lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Put the potatoes in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cucumbers and steam for 3 minutes more. Do not overcook.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the potatoes, cucumbers, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice and toss. Heat for 30 seconds.

STEAMED PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into pieces 2 inches thick. Quarter each piece lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Place the cucumber pieces into a rack of a steamer over boiling water. Steam 2 minutes or until tender.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan, and add the cucumber, parsley, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss and cook 30 seconds.