Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad with Peanut Sauce

Recently, I have been drawn to two Hetty Lui McKinnon’s dumpling salads. This is the second one I chose to make as it is perfect for a light summer meal with little cooking – the peanut sauce is made with hot water. You might remember my smashed cucumber salad with a sweet sour sauce. Anyways, … Continue reading

Green Goddess Cucumbers Accordion Style

First of all after trying to cut 6 Persian cucumbers accordion style I have to admit I need a lot more practice. In addition to this recipe I watched a video on Youtube, Nick’s QR code in lower corner of recipe and looked at other recipes. I tried slicing at an angle, straight and it … Continue reading

Italian-American Pasta Salad

Summer is heating up and there is nothing better than a side dish of pasta salad with your grilled meat or fish. I like salads, all kinds. A pasta salad allows you to be creative by adding the ingredients you love and to finish it with your favorite vinaigrette. This salad is not mayonnaise based … Continue reading

Homemade Spicy Pickles with Jalapenos

These tasty pickles were included in a recipe for Koreatown Baby Back Ribs. I love these flavorful pickles so much that I decided to give them a post of their own. I especially enjoy them with a simple grilled cheese… My homemade black bean burgers (I also like Morningstar brand)… Or how about a BLT … Continue reading

Radish and Cucumber Salad with Basil

This salad just says Spring. Cucumbers and radishes are a popular twosome that only requires some fresh herbs and a light dressing. I like to use English cukes and then vary the radishes when I can find them. I have discovered that it is better to grow your own radishes to get the many varieties … Continue reading

Cucumber Melon Salsa

I like to serve salsas alongside a main dish especially during the summer  months when all of the vegetables and fruits are so fresh here in Michigan. Cantaloupes are a favorite fruit when they are ripe and juicy.  I use to grow them in Manchester in my big 40 x 120′ garden.  My only problem was so many of … Continue reading

Thai Cucumber Sambal

This is a zesty salad that complements my recipe Asian Chicken with a Peanut Butter Sauce.