Parsleyed Cucumbers Food

CUCUMBERS COOKED WITH PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook cucumbers, covered, in 1 inch boiling water, 10 minutes; drain well.
• 2. In a medium skillet melt the butter, sauté the onion until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add flour, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
• 3. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boiling, stirring until thickened. Stir a small amount of the hot sauce into egg; then pour back into skillet. Add cucumbers.
• 4. Over low heat, bring cucumber mixture just to boiling, stirring. Sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy.

PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Trim off the end of the cucumbers, peel and cut them in pieces 2 inches in length. Quarter each section lengthwise with a paring knife. Remove the seeds, leaving only the flesh.
• Bring the water, with salt, to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cucumbers and cook for about 1 minute. Do not overcook. Drain. Return the cucumbers to the saucepan and add the butter, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin and lemon juice. Cook and toss until the butter is melted

PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim the ends off the cucumbers and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Quarter each section lengthwise. Carefully cut away the skin with a paring knife and remove the seeds, leaving only the flesh.
• Core the tomatoes and drop them into boiling water for 10 seconds. Remove the skins with a paring knife. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
• Place the cucumbers in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 1 minute. Drain in a colander.
• Return the cucumbers to the saucepan. Add the butter, lemon juice, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix in the parlsey and toss until the butter melts. Serve hot.

PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• With a paring knife, trim off the ends of the cucumbers. Peel and quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into 2-inch lengths.
• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cucumbers and cook 1 minute. Drain.
• Return the cucumbers to the saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Toss until the butter melts and serve.

STEAMED PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into pieces 2 inches thick. Quarter each piece lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Place the cucumber pieces into a rack of a steamer over boiling water. Steam 2 minutes or until tender.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan, and add the cucumber, parsley, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss and cook 30 seconds.

STEAMED PARSLEYED POTATOES WITH CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the potatoes in half and peel some skin off, leaving a band in the center for color.
• Trim off the ends of the cucumber and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch rounds. Quarter each slice lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Put the potatoes in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cucumbers and steam for 3 minutes more. Do not overcook.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the potatoes, cucumbers, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice and toss. Heat for 30 seconds.