Kimchi is prepared with salted, pickled and fermented vegetables. It develops probiotic, or “good,” bacteria in the gut.

Also, cucumber season ... Here are recipes for you to use up your cucumbers (dangerously sharp mandolin not necessary) in a variety of flavorful and easy to make dishes.

"Labneh is not that well known in the U.S., but it's very well known in other parts of the world," says Emiliano Tatar, owner ...

Cucumbers are in season from May to October, but are available year-round. Look for firm, vibrantly green fruit without wrinkles. Smaller ridged cucumbers differ little in taste to the more common ...

Soup may be a cold-weather staple, but it doesn’t have to disappear when the temperature rises. While hot, hearty bowls are ...

About Cucumber Soup Recipe: This is possibly the quickest of all soups we make at home, and along with my watermelon soup (below), it one of the coolest, most soothing summer dishes. Peel and chop the ...

The only reason you think cucumber sandwiches are boring is because you haven't had one that is made right, says chef Vishwesh Bhatt. Benedictine, a creamy spread of cucumber and herbs ...

Cucumber Chaas Recipe: Buttermilk with cucumber is a hydrating drink that can do wonders for your skin, digestion and overall health. This unique chaas is a great way to beat the heat in a delicious ...

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