cucumber stir fry

I’m always looking out for things to eat for lunch that aren’t “crackers, cheese and cold meat”, especially at this time of year when soup is off the menu. I found 1 1/2 rather tired cucumbers in the veg drawer, which is odd, as we normally demolish them quite quickly.  They’re only courgettes in another…

broccoli and cucumber stir fry

using up: broccoli, cucumber “Stir fried cucumber?” you cry.  Yes indeed – why not?  It’s only a courgette, almost, and stir fries up very well. Steam or blanch or whatever the broccoli for a few  minutes, then drain.  I kept the water for next week’s soup – I’m like that.  In fact, I used it…