I love using refreshing cucumbers in salads, quick pickles, sandwiches, and more, and I usually buy whatever looks good or is least expensive at the farmers market or grocery store. I know I like both ...

English and Persian cucumbers have thin skin and tiny seeds, so no peeling is needed. English cucumbers are longer, while Persian cucumbers are shorter and sold in packs. Persian cucumbers are ideal ...

Crisp cucumber is dressed simply with tangy Chinese red vinegar and spooned with aromatic shallot oil and crunchy fried shallots for a refreshing, restaurant-worthy side. Patty Lee is a chef based in ...

Shrubs were a colonial-era means of preserving fresh produce, typically using vinegar but sometimes a spirit such as rum. Vinegar-based shrubs can provide a delicious and refreshing nonalcoholic drink ...