Lemony Cucumbers Food

LEMON CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• 1). Peel and slice cucumbers and place into a bowl.
• 2). Cut lemon in half and squeeze both halves over cucumbers. I like to take my thumb and mash the inside of the lemon to get as much juice from the lemon as I can.Try not to get any lemon seeds in it.
• 3). Sprinkle as much (or as little) salt as you prefer.
• 4). Mix them either with your fingers or a spoon.
• 5). Chill in fridge for an hour.
• 6). After they have chilled and are ready to be served, mix them once again.

LEMON CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place cucumbers and onion in a bowl.
• Combine rest of the ingredients in a measuring cup.
• Stir well.
• Pour over cucumbers and onions.
• Chill for 4 hours.

CUCUMBER AND LEMONY DILL CREAM CHEESE TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Lay the slices of bread on your work service and distribute the cream cheese evenly among each slice, spreading into a thin layer. Arrange the cucumber slices in rows over 3 slices of the bread. Top with the remaining bread, and cut into quarters so there are 4 pieces from each sandwich. Serve immediately.

LEMON-CUCUMBER COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, combine the club soda, gin and lemon juice.
• Place a lemon slice and a cucumber slice in each of 12 glasses. Add 1 cup crushed ice to each glass. Pour the gin mixture into the glasses and garnish each with a mint sprig, if desired.

REFRESHING CUCUMBER LEMONADE

Steps:

• Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and the sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes, or until cool.
• Place the cucumber slices in a blender or food processor; blend until mashed into a pulp. Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer place over a bowl to catch the liquid; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of liquid from the cucumber, about 15 minutes.
• Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

LEMONY FISH AND CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Arrange cucumber slices on a 15x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Top with cod fillets; sprinkle with salt and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Fold foil over and fold in edges twice, forming a pouch. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15-17 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Carefully open pouch to allow steam to escape. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, basil and remaining lemon juice. Spoon over fish and cucumbers.

LEMONY CRAB & CUCUMBER CLUBS

Steps:

• Mix the crab, mayo, lemon zest, a little juice, the chives and a good grind of black pepper in a bowl. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
• Divide the crab mayo between 3 slices of bread, top each with another slice, butter-side up, then arrange the cucumber slices on top, season, and finally sandwich with the final pieces of bread, butter-side down. Cut off the crusts, then cut into little triangles.