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 ...

Simple techniques make a big difference.

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 ...

"Ginger peach rum punch is a refreshing porch sipper. Ripe peaches are muddled with rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.

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 ...