Stuffed Cucumber

Cream Cheese Stuffed Cucumber:

Cucumbers
Cream cheese, whipped with a little milk to make it spreadable
Paprika, or fresh chopped parsley

Peel the cucumbers and remove the seed from the center. Spread cream cheese into the hollow left from removing the seeds. Sprinkle with paprika or fresh chopped parsley. Cut into serving lengths and refrigerate until serving.

Avocado Stuffed Cucumber:

1 large avocado, ripe
2 tsp. lemon juice
salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne
cucumber, for stuffing
paprika (op.)

Peel the cucumbers and remove the seed from the center. Mash the avocado, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together until blended. Using a knife, spread the avocado mixture into the hollow of the cucumber. Cut into 2 inch lengths and chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with a little paprika, if desired.

Variations: Wash celery and remove the courser leaves. Using a knife, spread the avocado mixture into the hollow of the celery. Cut into 2 inch lengths and chill until ready to serve.