"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 ...

Cook cucumbers quickly at high heat to keep them crisp. Persian cucumbers are best for cooking as they hold their shape well. Marinade cucumbers after cooking to add back flavor. Cool, crisp, and ...

Hoping to enjoy cucumbers during the off-season? Here's how you can grow this vegetable from the comfort of your own home.

This quick cucumber stir-fry is bulked up with savory and spicy ground beef for the ultimate light summer lunch. Ji Hye Kim is the award-winning chef/owner of Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, MI. Named one of ...

Cucumbers can be, well, a little boring. Salads, too. Don't get me wrong, I love the snap of a nice, crunchy slice of cucumber in a fresh green salad, but, sometimes, I just want more. To the rescue ...

Like other types of cucumbers, English cucumbers should be stored in the refrigerator unless you plan to use them immediately. English cucumbers come wrapped in plastic for a reason, so Brekke ...