"Cool as a cucumber" may refer to a state of being, but the analogy stems from the refreshing crunch of a fresh, cold cucumber. Cucumbers are most often found as a raw ingredient in recipes like cold ...

From crispy spanakopita and juicy chicken souvlaki to flaky baklava, these authentic Greek recipes bring fresh Mediterranean flavors to your table. My first introduction to authentic Greek food came ...

It’s a well-known fact that tomato and cucumber are a perfect pair! The delicious combination is bright, juicy, and so refreshing. These tasty recipes have won the hearts of EatingWell fans, having ...

From chaat to chilled soup, these dishes celebrate the lush intersection of Southern ingredients and South Asian flavor.

We begin with a beet and cucumber salad. With its sharp mustard vinaigrette and a shower of tarragon and dill, this is a most ...

This quick skillet dinner of spiced, seared ground beef over cooling yogurt combines elements of two Persian classics: kebab ...

It’s nearing Labor Day — the unofficial end of summer — which means cucumber season is coming to a close. And, if you’re trying to get a few more summer salads in before then, you’re not alone. TikTok ...

A bounty of cucumbers in my backyard garden has me on the verge of turning green. But, it is such a treat to see the cucumbers hanging from the tangled vines on the trestle. Unlike the typical ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Cucumbers deserve some respect. Why? They're refreshing during sultry weather; they're ripening in gardens now and filling bins ...