Cucumbers Cooked With Parsley Sauce Food

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.

SAUTEED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel cucumber, and cut into large chunks.
• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cucumber and salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill or parsley.

PARSLEY POTATOES WITH CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• For an attractive touch, use a paring knife to remove a thin band of skin around the middle of each potato. Leave the rest of the skin intact.
• Wash the potatoes and put them in a saucepan with water to cover. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the cucumbers and cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Quarter each section lengthwise. With a paring knife carefully cut away the skin and remove the seeds, leaving only the flesh.
• After the potatoes have cooked for 17 minutes add the cucumbers. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes more or until cooked. Drain the potatoes and cucumbers. Return the potatoes and cucumbers to the saucepan and add the butter and shallots. Cook and stir for 1 minutes over low heat. Add the parsley, salt and pepper. Toss well and serve hot.

SALMON WRAPPED IN PASTRY WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a small bowl, mix together 6 oz. of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise until smooth. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together salmon, onions, celery, pimentos, peas, parsley, dill and lemon zest. Mix with the cream cheese mixture. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on pan.
• Mound the salmon filling evenly across from one side to the other side, about 2 inches from the bottom end. Wrap the pastry over the top. Pinch the bottom and top pastry, rolling to seal it closed. Brush pastry with beaten egg and refrigerate for 15 minutes before baking.
• Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
• While the pastry is baking, make the sauce. With a fork or hand mixer, blend 6 oz. of cream cheese with 1/2 cup mayonnaise until combined. Mix in the cucumber.
• Slice salmon and serve with sauce. Enjoy!

STEAMED CUCUMBERS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch thick rounds. Quarter each round lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Put the cucumbers in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam 2 minutes.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the cucumbers, parsley and lemon juice. Toss and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

COLD CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cut the cucumbers into 1/8-inch dice with a chef's knife, or pulse them in a food processor until chopped into 1/8-inch pieces (do not over process). Place the cucumbers in a large stainless steel strainer set in the sink or over a bowl, sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon salt, and let them drain for 30 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, place the onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water, and let stand for 30 minutes.
• 3. Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl, squeezing the last bit of excess moisture from them with your hands before you place them in the bowl. Drain the onion thoroughly and add to the cucumbers. Add the yogurt, sour cream, herbs, and jalapeño, if using. Mix gently, and add the lemon juice. Season with black pepper, taste, and add more lemon or salt as you wish. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The sauce keeps refrigerated for 2 days.

HOT CUCUMBERS IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, cook garlic in oil over low heat, stirring, until it begins to color.
• Add cucumbers and cook over medium heat, stirring, until cucumbers are tender and wilted.
• Stir in vinegar and cream and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until thickened slightly.
• Remove from heat and stir in dill, and salt and pepper to taste.