Cucumbers & Sour Cream
(printable version) My mom used to treat us with this in summer. It's great & cool on a Hot day
2 large Cucumbers 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1/2 Tsp. Dill Salt & Pepper to taste
Finely slice cucumber and put into bowl. Mix in sour cream. Add seasonings to taste. Chill & Serve.
Cucumber Salad
(printable version) My wife Barbara makes this quite often. It's easy, fresh tasting & cool.
2 Cucumbers 1/2 finely sliced White or Yellow Onion 1/4 cup White Vinegar 1/4 cup cold water 1 Tsp Sugar Salt & Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let chill 2 hours.
Cold Avocado Soup
(printable version) This is GREAT! One of our Summertime Favorites. Smooth, Creamy, very Elegant. Your guests will be surprised!
4 cups chicken broth 2 Ripe Avocados (use the dark skinned avocados for best flavor) 1/2 Onion, finely chopped 1 stalk Celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup Light Cream (optional) Salt & Pepper to Taste
Puree Avocados, onion & celery in a blender until smooth. Add chicken broth. Blend for about 30 - 45 seconds. Salt & pepper to taste. Add light cream & blend another 30 seconds. Refrigerate until well chilled, 2 - 4 hours. Serve in chilled bowls. Garnish with bits of tomato and/or celery flakes.