Hurricane Irenes Baked Cucumbers Food

BAKED FALAFEL WITH GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER RAITA

Steps:

• For the falafel: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• Add the chickpeas to a food processor along with the cilantro, parsley, tahini, sesame seeds, chili powder, coriander, cumin, garlic and egg. Process until a paste is formed. Place in a bowl and add the chickpea flour, a little at a time, mixing just to incorporate. Mix in the lemon zest and juice. Using a small cookie scoop, form balls and evenly space on the baking sheet. Lightly press the falafel balls, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake until crispy, around 20 minutes.
• For the raita yogurt sauce: Pulse the cucumbers, mint and garlic in a food processor a few times, then add the yogurt and puree. Season to taste with salt.
• Serve the falafel garnished with a dollop of raita.

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.

BAKED CUCUMBERS WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Steam the cauliflower florets for approx 5 minutes- You want them to be crisp.
• Place you prepared cucumber halves in a baking dish cavity side up.
• Dot cucumber halves with butter/margarine, sprinkle with dill weed.
• Divide the jalapeno and cauliflower between the two halves filling the cavities.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle on the soy sauce and parmesan cheese (if using).
• Pour the stock/water between the halves on the bottom of the baking dish.
• Bake uncovered in a 375°F oven for approx 30 minutes.
• Time depends on the thickness of the cucumber.
• Enjoy.

BAKED CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 500°F
• Mix Garlic, Roma Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil in Bowl. Enough Oil to Thoroughly Coat Everything.
• Rub Halved Cucumber in Olive Oil. Place Filling in Cucumbers.
• Place in Pan with High Walls (Loaf Pan), Lightly Oiled on Bottom to Prevent Sticking.
• Bake in Oven for 25-30 Minutes (Uncovered) Or Until Cucumber Starts to Turn Brown on Edges.
• Remove, Let Cool 3-5 Minutes. Enjoy!

BAKED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place 1 layer of cucumbers on a baking dish.
• Dab the cucumbers with the butter.
• Add some water to barely cover the cucumbers.
• Mix all seasonings into a small dish.
• Add 1/2 of the seasonings to the first layer.
• Next, make a second layer--repeating w/ the butter and seasonings.
• Bake uncovered in a 400° oven for 1 hour.
• During the first 30 minutes, rotate the bottom layer to the top and put the second layer to the bottom and finish off for the second 30 minute increment.