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| That's a cucumber on the left! |
I have planted these every year for the last few years, and this is the first year they have really taken off for me. They are cute little guys - the size, shape and color of a large lemon, but they are cucumbers! Use them in any dish you would normally use a cucumber. They have a good cucumber flavor, but you will want to seed them as the seeds are tough. Also, don't let them get too big or the skin will be tough. I don't know why they are thriving this year. Because of the drought I did a lot of watering at the beginning of the season, so maybe they like a lot of water. Whatever the reason, I like having them. I take a few as a hostess gift whenever we are invited to a dinner party, and they never fail to make an impression. There are not enough cucumber recipes in the world to use all the cukes I have on my vines right now. I have been making cucumber water for my family. Sugar Snap (my girly girl) loves it. Do this: slice seeded clean cucumbers into a pretty pitcher, fill with water and chill. We discovered this in a chi-chi spa in California. The cucumber imparts a subtle and refreshing flavor to the water, perfect on a hot day!
My Favorite Cucumber/Dill Sauce for Fish
In a bowl, combine 1/2 c. mayonnaise and 1/2 c. sour cream, 1 finely chopped seeded, peeled cucumber, and a healthy shake of dried dill or, even better, a handful of fresh dill. Add some cracked pepper to taste. Serve over grilled or poached fish. 4 servings.
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