Cucumbers seem to be that elusive vegetable that everyone from picky kids to self-professed gourmets can enjoy. It’s certainly a favorite of mine, and even my hard-to-please son used to toddle to our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smashing cucumbers gives them a next-level texture—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly primed to soak up a ...

Cut cucumbers crosswise into 3- to 4-inch lengths and place in 1-gallon zipper-lock bag. Seal bag. Using small skillet or rolling pin, firmly but gently smash cucumbers until flattened and split ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When loaded with vegetables, noodle salads offer a perfect bridge between lightness and comfort. In this recipe, thick silky rice ...

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Trim ends of cucumbers. Place cucumbers in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to smash into irregular, large-bite-size pieces. In a big ...

This time with smashed cucumbers and an umami-rich peanut sauce. By Mia Leimkuhler Hetty Lui McKinnon’s dumpling and smashed cucumber salad with peanut sauce.Credit...Bryan Gardner for The New York ...

Community gardens grow more than food — they bring sweet respite, care and connection to a neighborhood. Just as a gardener devotes time to their craft, every story you read, event you join, and ...

Chris Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews 925 calories; 33 grams fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 132 ...

1. Prepare the salad: Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Lay them cut side-down on a cutting board and, using the flat side of a chef's knife or a rolling pin, smack the cucumbers until they break ...

When loaded with vegetables, noodle salads offer a perfect bridge between lightness and comfort. In this recipe, thick silky rice noodles (use the pad Thai variety) are freshened up with crunchy ...