Want to make the perfect home made pickles? Then you've got to try spiral-cutting them before steeping them in vinegar and pickling spices. This easy preparation technique will transform classic ...

If using a grill pan, place it over medium-high heat just before cooking. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. In a shallow baking dish, combine shallots, vinegar, soy sauce, honey and crushed red ...

Spiral-cut your cucumbers by laying out two chopsticks and cutting one side at a 90-degree angle and the other side at a 45-degree angle. Coat the spiral-cut cucumbers with salt in a bowl and ...

The nifty helix effect is achieved by placing two chopsticks alongside the cucumbers before cutting them to prevent the knife from going all the way through; however, if you are intimidated by the ...

Peel the cucumber then cut in half horizontally. Using a peeler cut the cucumber into lengthwise strips straight into a bowl. Add the salt, honey and vinegar and carefully mix together then set ...