Dinner Tonight - Sautéed Cucumbers

"File this under my long list of things I didn't know: You can sauté cucumbers. In fact, you can coat them in butter, sprinkle with nutmeg and herbs, and have yourself a very tasty side dish. It’s apparently a classic French dish, as well, according to Starting With Ingredients. I believe them now. Now, I’m no stranger to the vegetable. Show me a plateful of pickles, and I’ll show you a good time. I was just looking for a novel way to use some of the cucumbers I picked up at the farmers' market. This won’t exactly win a fist fight with a cool, crisp pickle, but it’s always fun to find some completely different method to use ingredients. Serious Eats Dinner Tonight - Sautéed Cucumbers Reading Options: Cooking Mode Text Only Ingredients * 1 tablespoon butter * 2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into half moons * Pinch of nutmeg * Handful of herbs like tarragon, chives, chervil, thyme, or parsley * Salt and pepper Directions * 1. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the cucumbers. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until they have somewhat crisped up. * 2. Add the nutmeg, herbs, salt and pepper to the pan and mix together. * 3. Remove from the heat and serve...."