Cucumbers with Orange Sauce

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           FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Alan Withee for this collection:

Two cannibals just finished a big meal and one turns to the other
while rubbing his belly with his fist and says, "You know, I just
ate my mother-in-law, and she still doesn't agree with me!"

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other, "Does
this taste funny to you?"

When do cannibals leave the table? When everyone's eaten.

Did you hear about the cannibal who loved fast food? He ordered
a pizza with everybody on it.

What is a cannibal's favourite game? Swallow the leader.

What do cannibals make out of politicians? Bologna sandwiches.

What did the cannibal get when he was late for dinner? The cold
shoulder.

Did you hear about the cannibal who was expelled from school for
buttering up his teacher?

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           TODAY'S RECIPE
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: cucumbers are perhaps the
most under utilized vegetable. Here's further evidence that they can
do much more than just garnish a salad.

Cucumbers with Orange Sauce

3 medium sized firm cucumbers
1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice
1 Tbs (15 ml) grated orange zest
1 tsp (5 ml) cornstarch (cornflour)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Peel the cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out
the seeds with a small spoon, and slice the cucumbers into 1/2-inch
(1 cm) pieces. Put in a pot with enough water to cover and bring to
a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until tender but
firm. Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the
orange juice, and put this mixture along with the rest of the orange
juice and the orange zest in a saucepan large enough to hold the
cooked cucumbers. Heat over moderate heat, stirring constantly,
until the sauce thickens and becomes translucent. Season with the
salt and pepper (hint: this sauce can take quite a bit of pepper and
is better if it is slightly spicy). Drain the cucumbers and add them
to the sauce, tossing to coat the cucumbers thoroughly. Serve
chilled or at room temperature. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Jul 6 00:08:24 2006