Cucumber puree is usually made from cucumbers grated on a grater, but processing pounds of vegetables is tedious and seemingly endless work. Therefore, it's worth finding another way to process them.

Mix well to get froth. Add more water as required to make buttermilk. 2. In a grinder, add the cucumber along with the mint and chilli (optional). Blend to form a thick puree. 3. Combine the plain ...

Peel and slice two of the cucumbers. Peel, seed and grate the remaining cucumber. Heat the butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the sliced cucumbers and cook over low heat for a few minutes.

Infuse with lavender for 5 minutes. Puree in a blend and season. Add the food colouring for light effect and pass through a chinois sieve. 3. Peel the cucumber, slice in half and remove seeds with ...