Return the cucumber to the bowl, add the sugar, vinegar and dill and mix together. Spoon into a large sterilised jar, packing down so the vinegar covers the cucumber. Leave for an hour or so ...

The cucumber is so unassuming. It's a simple green vegetable. Often served raw. And yet they're so delicious. One look at ...

Also, cucumber season is here (May through August ... cucumbers are a fruit. Here are recipes for you to use up your cucumbers (dangerously sharp mandolin not necessary) in a variety of flavorful ...

Read more: 13 Simple Tricks To Pick The Best Fresh Fruit Every Time Instead of the usual disc shape we tend to find in salads, this recipe switches it up by smashing cucumber rings one by one. This ...

Cucumbers are in season from May to October, but are available year-round. Look for firm, vibrantly green fruit without wrinkles. Smaller ridged cucumbers differ little in taste to the more common ...

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