Cucumber Salad

I buy cucumbers for salads...invariably, they don't get eaten.  Cucumber salad to the rescue to prevent waste.  For a slightly different taste, use rice vinegar.  For an even more different taste, try spiced rice vinegar.  Plan ahead - this should sit over night.

2 Cups Cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 Cup White Vinegar
1/2 Cup Water
3/4 Cup White Sugar
1 Tbl Dill

Place cucumbers in a bowl.  Whisk together remaining ingredients, pour over cucumbers.  Let sit over night in the refrigerator.

Garlic Dill Potatoes

I like to use fingerling or colorful new potatoes for this side.  Two cooking options.

3 Lb Potatoes, Cubed
1/2 Stick Butter, Melted
1 Tbl Chopped Fresh Dill
1 Tbl Minced Garlic
Salt to Taste

Cooking Option 1:
Cook the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy.  While cooking, mix together all of the other ingredients.  Once cooked, drain the potatoes and put them in a bowl.  Pour the butter over them and stir until coated.  

Cooking Option 2:
Combine all ingredients except salt in a foil pack and either bake in the oven or put on the grill.  Salt to taste when potatoes are softened.