5 CUCUMBER Recipes that are NOT Pickles

[@user-lv4cj4sk2k]

I never knew there were so many different ways to use cucumbers. I am giving that dip a try!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Hope you enjoy it! 😊

[@HomesteadOnAPrayer]

Great recipe ideas! We definitely have an abundance of cucumbers right now, and as much as I love delicious dill pickles, sometimes it’s nice to mix it up! I think I’ll try your cucumber smoothie recipe this week.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I hope you like the smoothie recipe! Let me know what you think :)

[@deborahgross1045]

I set out one cucumber plant and it's gone crazy. Grown up the side of my deck, over the top, and half way across the floor. My first time growing a cucumber. I have picked 39 so far. Giving them to everyone.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Wow 39 is a lot!! That is wonderful 👏👏👏-Cara

[@bumblebee7922]

Awwwww that's one VERY happy cucumber plant!!

[@mamabearandcubs7701]

Just simple, thinly sliced, cucumber sandwiches....so light and refreshing. Will definitely borrow your dip recipe. 🐻🌻🇬🇧👍

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Cucumber sandwiches are delicious! I do love those too :) -Cara

[@faithfullyfitkitchen]

Love making this cucumber salad also! So good!! I'll have to try this smoothie! I've made gazpacho with cucs which is delish too!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Cucumber gazpacho is delicious! I have done that a few times before too ☺️

[@katherinez9654]

I grate my cucumbers and freeze dry them for tzatziki sauce. It’s wonderful.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That is a great idea! I need to get a freeze dryer one day :)

[@pattieaguilar]

i love YOUR IDEA'S, WONDERED ABOUT FREEZING BUT NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT ICE CUBES AND SMOOTHIES, GREAT IDEA'S!!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I am so glad it was helpful and that you enjoyed the tips :)

[@candaceblanks2385]

These tasty and creative pickle alternatives are things I'd never think of myself. Thanx so much. Will try them all.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

My pleasure 😊 I am glad I was able to share a few ideas with you! I hope you like them :) -Cara

[@dianeshea4192]

Deseeded cucumber slices with some chopped red onion, little bit of sour cream and mayonnaise, cracked black pepper, salt, some fresh dill and basil. Mix together and chill. Excellent salad. We eat it right out of the bowl.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing! I will be making that today :) -Cara

[@joy-ju6tx]

I just recently started adding cucumbers to my smoothies because of you and I have really been enjoying the flavor.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I am so glad to hear that! We really enjoy them in ours too 🌷-Cara

[@homesteadingwithsadie]

awesome , need to remember these for next year as my cucumbers are done for the season

[@pbl4him]

I didn't get any cucumbers this year or last year. The bugs won. Next year I have a battle plan! I can't wait to try these recipes again.

[@crystalmichaud3716]

Thank you. I've been searching for other preserving cucumbers thats not pickles.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

You’re welcome 😊 I am glad it was helpful for you!

[@maggiedolly123]

I wanted to say thank you for sharing that you can freeze cucumbers for smoothies!! I have way too many this year and have made all the pickles we need. I peeled and froze some thick slices, just to see if we like it. I made smoothies with yogurt, frozen bananas, a little stevia, and the cucumbers. They were delicious! I’ll be freezing a lot more! BTW, I’m 70, and it just goes to show that you can always learn something new!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That sounds like a delicious smoothie! I am so glad you enjoyed it and that I could share something with you! :) Thank you for taking the time to write a nice comment and thank you for letting me know that it worked out for you! -Cara

[@firesunearthmoon8999]

Oh exciting to learn these tips, we have so many!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Glad you like them! 😊😊😊

[@rwilson208]

First time watching. You have some really good tips. Thank You

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks for watching and thank you! 😊

[@capecodcottagegarden]

I have an abundance of cucumbers and love tzatziki for dipping and as a condiment. Thanks for the idea:)

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Great!

[@KathysTube]

Everything looks so fresh and tasty! Thanks Cara 😎👍

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@sylviahudell2171]

Hi Cara! Those are some great cucumber recipes. The cucumber smoothie looks good I'll definitely be trying. Thanks for sharing.👍😀

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you Sylvia! I hope you like the smoothie recipe as much as we do :) -Cara

[@MayfieldRanch]

Such great ideas! I’m always needing more ways to use all the cucumbers

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zombiemom5088]

Aqua fresca is also great! Blend cukes, strain and drink ! You can add other things like basil, lime 🍋‍🟩 or whatever you like ! This is also all great way to use up watermelons 🍉 from the garden too! Add a pinch of salt and it’s better than Gatorade!

[@irenesgardenandmore]

❤ wow Cara , they all sound so yummy. My cucumbers didn’t do as good as other years , so we only got a handful this year , and we love cucumbers. Thanks for sharing.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I am sorry to hear that, what a bummer!

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks for these ideas! I enjoy your cooking videos! God bless!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching and leaving a kind comment 😊💚😊-Cara

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

I love fresh tzaki sauce. It's so light and refreshing. It's been a while since I made any. Those are some great ways to use up fresh cucumbers. 💖💖💖

[@bluebirdhomestead]

me too! It is one of our favorites 😊

[@amsohn1]

Totally cool!! I've been baking with my cucs as well, just like Zucchini. Blessings

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Oh nice! I have not experimented with that before, but it sounds like a great idea. Have you made bread and things with them?

[@amsohn1]

@@bluebirdhomestead yes ma'am... my Grandmother use to do this with the massive harvest, so this year we had little Zucchini and loads oc cucs, sooo I tried it! Everyone loved it... I did end up removing some of the seeds in the bigger cucs, however I used the typical Zucchini recipes and swapped out cucs, worked perfect! Chocolate Chip Cucs Bread is my families favorite, however they also love the Cinnamon Raisin, and Cranberry Peach breads as well...

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Ohhh Cranberry peach bread sounds delicious!! I made cranberry orange scones the other day, but I have never thought of mixing peaches and cranberries before. I will have to give baking with cucumbers a try next summer :) -Cara

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Fantastic ideas Cara 🥰 I will definitely be using all these recipes 🥰

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks! I hope you like them ☺️

[@laurielyon1892]

I have been pureeing my cucumbers for a while now for smoothies. Thanks for showing how you also just freeze them in chunks also for the smoothies. I may do some of that with my own from my garden. If I get them from the store, I have to peel them, but my own I know has nothing on them, so they are safe to leave the peels on.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That is one of the great things about growing a garden! You know exactly what is going on and into your food. Just make sure your blender is high powdered for the cucumber slices otherwise dice them smaller before freezing 😊😉

[@judymoorehead3046]

Great recipes! Than you

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed them! :)

[@myrustygarden]

Excellent re ipe ideas Cara and always good to try something new. Happy growing, Ali 🌞🥵🫠🇨🇦

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you Ali! :)

[@adventures707]

Could I use dry dill for that recipe too?

[@adventures707]

or does it have to be fresh?

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Yes you defiantly could :)

[@bluebirdhomestead]

You would just use less if you used dried vs fresh. -Cara

[@AlmostOffGridGrandma]

New sub from New Brunswick, Canada. Great ideas.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Welcome! 😊 Thank you for subscribing!!

[@MyAlabamaFarmLife]

Those are all great ways to use cucumbers! Great info!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching! -Cara

[@susangirardi3655]

A canning jar will screw onto a blender so you can grind up dried stuff directly into the jar.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That is genius! I had no Idea, thank you I will give it a try 😀

[@bumblebee7922]

I saw a recipe for cucumber bread (like banana bread) as another way to use them up. I haven't tried it yet, but people say it is delish!! I love them in smoothies too and also raw zucchini. YUM...

[@bluebirdhomestead]

How interesting?! I have never tried to use it as a zucchini substitute, but that makes sense. I will give that a try sometime 😊 Thank you for sharing!

[@diamondstud322]

There’s a refreshing cucumber cocktail I like too. Just muddle mint with about 1/2- 1 tsp sugar in a drink shaker. Add chunks of about 1/2 cucumber, juice of 1/2 lime, and ice. Your shaker should be no more than 3/4 full. Shake vigorously top with 1-2 shots of gin and about 1/4 cup tonic. So refreshing, and you can totally leave out the gin if you want.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That sounds like a lovely drink! Thank you for sharing, I will be giving it a try :) -Cara

[@zircon1664]

Just found you, thanks for the vid😊Will definitely be using the cucumber hacks. Can you tell me if you ever did a vid re the flatbreads you mentioned in this vid? 😉I live in the wilds of the mountains of Portugal so no Costco or more unusual ingreds available our way, but I like the way you eyeball the recipes to your taste and ingreds available 👍

[@tomatoespoppieseverything]

This is great, thanks!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Glad you like it!

[@danam.8709]

Try some cold cucumber soup..... really does rock. Cucumber (peeled,seeded), sour cream, plain yogurt, dry mustard, mint, shake of salt...blenderize,...refrigerate, enjoy.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you for sharing! That sounds delicious! :)

[@kellyclark7517]

You like like Kara from 90 day fiancé lol. Kara n Guillermo! Cool couple I didn’t think they were going to make it, but I could not figure out who you reminded me of and now I know :) I don’t usually get suckered in to shows like that but here we go and thank you for sharing

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I have never seen the show, but I just googled her. I can see a resemblance and the same name too! haha

[@containingmygarden]

Cara, those are great recipes and tips. Thanks for sharing🥒🥒💚💚

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Glad you like them! ☺️

[@lindawalker1373]

Love your videos 😻😻😻😻

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@adventuringtheeveryday]

Some great ideas~John

[@bluebirdhomestead]

thank you 😊

[@Amy-fd8cs]

Yummy ideas!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@sujinicookingvlogs7208]

Wooooow superb yemmy and healthy

[@bluebirdhomestead]

thank you 😊

[@Happy2Run4Me]

I like the frozen chunks for smoothies. Great idea!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

We do too 😊They make the smoothies very refreshing!

[@lizf506]

Helpful!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I'm glad! 🙂

[@jamesjessee4064]

Nice recipes 😋

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Cucumber jelly with ginger, a few crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Cucumber chutney. Great for roasted meats.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Ohh I have never made cucumber jelly before! What a great idea I will give that a try. Thank you for sharing 😊-Cara

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

@@bluebirdhomestead You can also make cucumber mint jelly. It’s really yummy. Great for the holidays.

[@kellyclark7517]

Oh wow that sounds amazing!

[@zombiemom5088]

Cucumber chips are amazing! Slice very thin soak in apple cider vinegar and salt (to taste) then dehydrate… they are amazing just to snack on or to add as a salad topping for a little crunch as well!

[@flgirl45]

Oh my!!! That sounds delicious! I'm definitely going to try that. 😊😊😊

[@lindawalker1373]

I fry them like fried green tomatoes ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Oh how interesting! I will give that a try 😊

[@MikeBalkansky]

What’s the protein powder made of!? Bugs, worms and insects!???

[@twohassles43]

Why do some people choose pink salt vs. sea salt vs. kosher salt vs. table salt???

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Different salts have different mineral values. I personally love Celtic or pink over table salt. I think they taste different too. -Cara

[@ProudIndia-re5zu]

She is smart lady

[@bluebirdhomestead]

thank you 😊

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Hi Cara, You look great 👍 And your recipes look delicious 😋 Take care ❤Peggy❤

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@davechristian1149]

Cucumber smoothies are great if you are on a renal diet, or just to give your kidneys a flushing. Thanks for the video,

[@JaneMurray-di3gq]

I wonder what lemon yogurt would be like, if one didn’t have any fresh lemons for the tzatziki.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That sounds yummy to me! :)

[@tracenixon5487]

Cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, black pepper

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Yummm 😋

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

I wonder if you could use cucumber shredded and it’s juice to make popsicles? Hmmmm?

[@bluebirdhomestead]

That is such a great idea! I will have to give that a try! Thank you for the suggestion! We love popsicles 😊😊😊-Cara

[@diniemadsen4778]

Why not using fresh oranges and lemons? I make smoothies from only scratch, no processed stuff come in my smoothies or food

[@bluebirdhomestead]

If we lived in a climate where I could grow tropical fruit I definitely would! Sadly our winters are too cold. I buy it occasionally, but it is more expensive.

[@crickettmoon7082]

Anyone else notice that Grocery Store Cucumbers even the “Organic” ones and Whole Foods Cukes don’t taste right?!?

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Indeed, food from the store never tastes as good as home grown and home cooked! -Cara

[@kahiolanipapalimu3186]

Freeze dry shredded cucumbers for tatZiki sauce. Cucumber kimchi

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Ohhh great ideas! Another pro for the reasons I should buy a freeze dryer 😉-Cara

[@rhonnak2996]

Cucumber and pieces of watermelon in water

[@bluebirdhomestead]

nice 😊

[@hihi-nv4kf]

My teenage granddaughters love cucumber water,add some fresh fruit to it ,i freeze tons f winter

[@Selahhavenhomestead]

Girl freeze dry the cucumbers and basil

[@bluebirdhomestead]

ohhh I would love too! First I'd need a freeze dryer though... haha one day maybe :) -Cara

[@Selahhavenhomestead]

Gett a large when you do or xl

[@bluebirdhomestead]

@@Selahhavenhomestead good to know!