Blog Archives for tag cucumbers

‘Chickpea Niçoise with Tahini Dressing’

This lovely vegetarian version of a classic salad Niçoise swaps in cumin-scented chickpeas for the usual seared or flaked tuna. … Continue reading »

Green Peas & Cucumbers with Tarragon Butter

Two of my favorite herbs to pair with veggies are fresh dill and fresh tarragon.  They both add a bright… Continue reading »

Harissa Salmon & Cherry Tomato Skewers

Yet another yummy use for that jar of harissa paste in your fridge. A simple marinade made with lemon juice,… Continue reading »

‘Antipasto Salad’

Each and every bite of this colorful Italian Antipasto Salad is filled with a mélange of textures and flavors. Just like… Continue reading »

‘Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing’

With their crunchy outsides and tender, flavorful middle falafel (or Middle Eastern chickpea patties) are always at the top of my… Continue reading »

‘Chicken-Quinoa Salad with Green Goddess Dressing’

Sometimes there are those busy weeknight evenings where standing in the kitchen to cook dinner is the last thing on… Continue reading »

Quick Pickles

It’s that marvelous time of year where we find ourselves with an abundance of late summer fruits and vegetables. A… Continue reading »

Turmeric Pearled Cous Cous with Cucumber, Feta & Chickpeas

Turmeric seems to be all-the-rage right now in all sorts of recipes. I am a big fan of the golden,… Continue reading »

‘Ginger Pork with Cucumber & Herbs’

This quick-cooking, Thai-inspired weeknight dinner gets its flavor from a simple mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar and scallions, and… Continue reading »

‘Tomato Salad with Pecan Pesto’

The Southern spin in this recipe comes from the use of toasted pecans instead of pine nuts in a classic… Continue reading »