Tag Archives: Cucumber

Tabouli – From a Mix, But Tasty

Posted on May 4, 2022 by tbuzzee

A favorite ever since I discovered at a food cooperative at my University, I am just about guaranteed to at least try some Tabouli whenever I am out and about and see it on offer. Traditionally made with Bulgur wheat, … Continue reading →

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Cucumber and Shallot Lime Juice Pickle

Posted on December 9, 2021 by tbuzzee

For a bit over a year, now, we have been using a food kit service recommended by a good friend. We normally order between two to four kits a week, have really enjoyed most of them, and I have learned … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and Feta Salad

Posted on February 23, 2021 by tbuzzee

Sure, we all know about salads that don’t include lettuce: tuna salad, chicken salad, potato salad, bean salad, fruit salad… and the list goes on; but then, you start to think about a salad with tomatoes, and Feta cheese, and … Continue reading →

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Korean Potato Salad

Posted on July 9, 2020 by tbuzzee

What makes this “Korean” potato salad? Well… we were having dinner at a Korean restaurant in MKE, and they had potato salad on their menu. Never being able to pass up trying a potato salad (in search of “The One”), … Continue reading →

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Antipasto Salad With Beans and Asparagus

Posted on June 16, 2020 by tbuzzee

Not all salads have to have lettuce – I mean, think about coleslaw! This salad idea, originally from the very nice folk at foodnetwork, proves that and then goes a step or five beyond, by allowing me to substitute blanched … Continue reading →

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Gyro Dip

Posted on January 2, 2019 by tbuzzee

Yeh. It’s January 2, so, technically, the holidaze are over… But… I still have some celebratin’ to do; and what better way to celebrate with friends and family with a delicious layered dip that tastes a whole heckuva lot like … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho!

Posted on August 29, 2018 by tbuzzee

What could be better on a hot, steamy August day than a refreshingly cold bowl of veggies? By which I mean, of course, gazpacho! Cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, onion, sweet peppers, and basil; all tossed together and puréed just enough, then … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Benedictine

Posted on May 1, 2017 by tbuzzee

Because this coming Saturday is the Kentucky Derby, and because folk do like to prepare ahead of time, I am adding a bonus Parfait! post today. Benedictine is a cream cheese spread that is said to be de rigueur for … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Chop Pickle

Posted on August 19, 2016 by tbuzzee

‘Tis the season… whether you garden or, like me, participate in a local family farm’s “goody bag” promotion (ours is called Mystery Bag); you will come back from your garden or farm with a bunch of cucumber. I was gonna … Continue reading →

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Celery Succotash Salad

Posted on July 27, 2016 by tbuzzee

Fret ye not! There are NO lima beans in this succotash! In fact, this rather refreshing salad – based on a Rachael Ray recipe – bears little resemblance to your more usual succotash… there are no beans at all (tho’ … Continue reading →

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