Cucumbers are a summer gardener’s delight. Delicious in everything from salads to iced water, the refreshing and hydrating ...

Onions are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. They bring flavor, depth, and aroma to all kinds of dishes, ...

Put the cucumber and the onion in a bowl and toss in the salt, then shake the bowl to distribute it evenly. Cover with a piece of baking paper and weigh down with a plate. Set aside for at least ...

Slice the cucumber halves into 4–5mm/¼in pieces. Put in a large bowl with the sliced onion and sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat. Cover the surface with baking paper and a large plate and ...

Protein-rich cottage cheese and low-cal cucumber make a stellar pair in this salad. Add crunchy onions and tangy tomatoes, and you get a mish-mash of different flavours with a range of nutrients. Take ...

Mash potatoes, chop onions and add spicy mint chutney between the bread slices and then toast. Boil sweet corn, take shredded ...

Make the pickling solution by boiling the water, rice wine vinegar, salt, sugar and red chili flakes. Add the sliced onions and soak for 10 minutes. To quickly chill the vegetables, transfer them to a ...

planted at the garden perimeter some way from the cucumber plants.” Plants in the onion family are generally beneficial for cucumbers: they repel critters that like eating your crops ...