Thai Cucumber Pickles

Hi everyone! It's cucumber season, and at running the risk of being known officially as the "Cucumber Queen" I wanted to share another cuke recipe for Foodie Friday!

This one's different, it has a bit of a bite to it with the jalapeño and ginger.

After chasing many chunks of ginger all over the kitchen I have found that the best way to give it a "thwack" is to put it in a sandwich baggie and carefully hit it with the handle of a big knife. I'm using garden cukes and love the color of the peel but if they were from the store I'd peel them. And if you're interested, I do have a freezer pickle recipe I could share, let me know...

Hope you love this if you try it :@)

Thai Cucumber Pickles

1 C vinegar

1 Tblsp sugar

1 jalapeño (red is really pretty, green is fine)

1" chunk of fresh ginger (whacked and floated whole)

2 thinly sliced cukes

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh mint garnish (optional but really good)

Mix, marinate at least 1/2 hour.

I believe this recipe was from BHG magazine.

Updated to share: I couldn't believe these little cuties when I saw them this morning! I was checking out the goodies on Foodie Friday and Tati at Polka Dot Pantry Sweets posted these "Pig in Mud" cupcakes! Tati's a high school student that aspires to be a professional chef when she graduates, best wishes Tati, looks like you're on your way! Thanks for such a fun "treat"!