If you have a cucumber and a mandoline, you are well on your way to a refreshing no-cook side that’s perfect for cookouts or summer nights. A little vinegar, salt, and sugar are enough to transform ...

This cucumber salad delivers a winning combination of crisp cucumbers, sweet onions and fresh dill in a light, honey-infused vinaigrette. Easy to assemble, ready in minutes, and a definitive ...

Salads, noodles, sandwiches, soups, and more... a lot more. The cucumber is so unassuming. It's a simple green vegetable. Often served raw. And yet they're so delicious. One look at this list of ...

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. Its juicy crunch cuts through the smoky char of so many of the season’s mains, but these tips let it shine in its own right.

"My mom is from the Carolinas, and one of her staple meals is chicken and dumplings with fried cornbread. It is a family favorite. When we were kids, my brother, sister, and I would request it for ...

A summer without eating cucumbers would be a summer wasted. On a hot day, it’s hard to find another ingredient that feels as refreshing and cooling as the mighty cucumber, which comes in so many ...