Tag Archives: Cucumber

My Take on Benedictine

Posted on May 23, 2016 by tbuzzee

May was just starting, and all the recipes started showing up in my email telling me exactly WHAT I needed to have on hand for Derby Day. Well, I wasn’t really in the mood for Mint Juleps (and I do … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Korean Potato Salad

Posted on November 6, 2015 by tbuzzee

“Wait! What? Didn’t you just post about this (very delicious) potato salad last week?” Yes. Yes, I did, but I’ve thought about it, and made some adjustments that make it even better! And, it’s not just me; I made a … Continue reading →

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Watermelon and Feta Gazpacho

Posted on August 26, 2015 by tbuzzee

I was still working my way through my $10 Mystery Bag of fresh veggies from a local farm when my email pinged with a recipe for gazpacho from Tyler Florence at the Food Network. Since I was currently in possession … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Israeli (Pearl) Couscous Salad

Posted on August 7, 2015 by tbuzzee

Hows about a slightly different salad? Like, with couscous? This version calls for lightly toasted Israeli “Pearl” couscous, which is bigger than the more regular couscous, and is served with veggies, a light vinaigrette, a bit of cheese, and, because … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Salad, Now With Summer Squash (and better)!

Posted on July 30, 2015 by tbuzzee

Around about this time of year, friends with gardens and local farms start to regret their choice of planting that much summer squash or cucumber. I have a small kitchen garden on our front porch, so do not have that … Continue reading →

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Kirsten’s Salmon Salad

Posted on September 2, 2014 by tbuzzee

We got home from a week away in one of our favorite places, Door County, Wisconsin, on Friday afternoon; which gave us all day Saturday to do laundry, pick up the puppeh from SleepAway Camp, and get things together for … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 24: Grape Tomato Salad With Cucumber Salad Dressing

Posted on June 25, 2014 by tbuzzee

This week’s Doris Project is a kindofa hybrid; the recipe I pulled out of the bag called for using a cucumber, feta cheese, and Greek yogurt dressing on potato salad instead of the more usual suspects. Looked good! Except; we’re … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 4: Cucumbers in Sour Cream

Posted on January 29, 2014 by tbuzzee

This week’s installment of The Doris Project comes to us from a type-written sheet with the notation “from Tampa, Fl, Sewing Class” making this an 80’s recipe, so grab your unconstructed pastel sport coat with the shoulder pads, your favorite … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

Posted on August 15, 2012 by terry

Happy 100th Birthday Julia Child! No, I cannot find a record of Julia making quinoa tabbouleh – or regular tabbouleh, for that matter – but back in the day, when I was discovering the joys that could be French cooking … Continue reading →

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Best! Cucumber Salad

Posted on April 10, 2012 by terry

Yum. Just. Yum. Here’s another recipe from Paula Deen that doesn’t call for a pound or five of butter – but is simply wonderful. Technically, this is ‘Aunt Peggy’s’ recipe – whether Paula’s aunt or sister or whatever, I do … Continue reading →

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