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Enjoy the cool refreshing taste of cucumbers with our collection of cucumber recipes. Even if they are not in season, cucumbers are readily available in the supermarkets today so that you can enjoy these recipes throughout the year. When purchasing cucumbers in a supermarket, select ones without a wax coating for best results. Also, choose small to medium size cucumbers for better flavor and crispy texture and to avoid ones that contain large seeds.

To crisp up cucumber and remove excess water, use salt and ice water. Sprinkle with salt, place on a bag of ice water for several hour, and drain water.

To select the freshest cucumbers, choose those that are firm and have tight, shiny skins. Avoid any that are soft, have shriveled or have blemished skin. Select smaller cucumbers for better flavor and smaller seeds.