Stuffedcucumbercups Recipes

STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place seeds and pulp in a colander. Sprinkle with salt; drain for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce and pepper; mix well. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons drained pulp. Spoon into cucumber shells; sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with French dressing if desired.

STUFFED CUCUMBER SNACKS

Steps:

• Using vegetable peeler, cut lengthwise strips of peel down 4 sides of the cucumber, making a square shape (some peel will remain). Cut cucumber into 1-inch slices. Make indentation in center of each slice by scooping with small melon baller or spoon.
• Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon deli salad. Top each with orange or lemon wedge.

CUCUMBER SANDWICHES III

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Italian dressing mix. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
• Spread the cream cheese blend onto slices of French bread. Top with a cucumber slice, and sprinkle with dill. You can make as many or few as you like. the cream cheese mixture keeps for about a week in the refrigerator so you can make them over and over again!

SHRIMP STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Peel the length of each cucumber to form alternating stripes of unpeeled and peeled. Cut the cucumbers into 12 (3/4-inch) pieces. Scoop out the center using a teaspoon or a melon baller, leaving the bottom and sides intact to form a cup. (Reserve the centers for the Round 2 Recipe Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa.) Turn them upside down onto a towel and let them drain while you make the filling.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until bright pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and rinse in cold water. Remove the shells and discard. (Reserve 12 shrimp for the Round 2 Recipe Shrimp and Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon Dressing.)
• Chop the shrimp into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Add the horseradish, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, half the can of tomatoes (reserve the remaining half for the Round 2 Recipe Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa) and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Evenly divide the shrimp mixture between the cucumber cups. Arrange them on a serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley.

STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Using a zester, vegetable peeler or fork, score the length of each cucumber to create a striped effect.
• Remove the ends and cut each cucumber into 3/4 inch rounds.
• Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds from the center of each round to form a cup.
• Reserve 1 tbsp of the walnuts as a garnish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
• Spoon the mixture into the cucumber cups, garnish with the remaining nuts and chill until serving time.

STUFFED CABBAGE CUPS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• For the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, brown sugar and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• For the cabbage cups: Meanwhile, add the cabbage leaves to the pot of boiling salted water and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove with tongs and place in a colander. Rinse under cold water, then drain and pat dry.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, green pepper, celery and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the paprika and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef and pork and cook, stirring and breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine and warm through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
• Finish the sauce by stirring in the sour cream until fully incorporated. To serve, divide the beef mixture among the cabbage leaves and top each with some sauce.

LOBSTER STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• With melon baller, scoop out insides of cucumber slices, being careful not to go all the way through. Fill each cucumber cup with a dab of Russian dressing, a bit of lobster and a few kernels of corn.
• Combine all dressing ingredients and adjust to taste. Will keep for a week in the refrigerator.

CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until smooth; fold sliced cucumbers into the mayonnaise mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.

STUFFED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Cut off an inch on the ends of the cucumber.
• Hollow out the cucumber and take out all the seeds with a knife.
• Let the juices from the cucumber drain on a paper towel for a few minutes.
• Mix together all other ingredients except for the pimento.
• Stuff the cucumber with cheese mixture and wrap in plastic wrap.
• Let chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Slice cucumber in 1/4 inch slices and trim with pimento strips formed into little bows.
• They should look like little wreaths on a serving plate.

STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Scoop pulp from middle of cucumbers, reserve pulp.
• Salt shells lightly and place close together in a buttered pan.
• Mix pulp with tomato, onion, chicken and seasonings.
• Melt butter and add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Add to pulp mixture and fill cucumber shells.
• Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle buttered crumbs evenly over the top and serve.

STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• In food processor, combine cashews, red pepper, water, lemon juice, paprika, salt and garlic. Process until smooth. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
• Cut ends off cucumber and cut into 10-12 pieces. Using a melon baler, scoop out the seeds to make a ring.
• Place cucumber on serving plate. Fill each with 1 tablespoon cashew mixture. Can be made up to 2 days in advance.