Tasty Bites: Summers Bounty Cucumbers

By Candy, RN (Steele the Day)

Remember the “family reunion cucumbers” Aunt Blondie inevitably brought Every. Single. Year? Yep, me too. They were good, but when I was given a huge bag of cukes the other day I thought they needed a little more flair. I was looking for the same great taste, but better. Because I like zing.

As I sliced the cucumbers, I had to look no further than my patio herb pots and my teensy vegetable garden beyond, loaded with peppers (and nothing else). Add a few of these different flavors to your cucumbers and see if you don’t like the difference. And next time? I’m adding a jalapeno. Like I said, I like zing. And I have way too many peppers. This would also be good using fresh dill in place of basil.

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