Stuffed Cucumber.

1 large firm, straight cucumber, 1/2 cup minced meat, ham or cooked chicken. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, seasoning.

Method. Remove ends of cucumber and cut in pieces about two inches long. Remove skin in sections, to give striped effect. Scald cucumber in boiling salted water for five minutes, rinse in cold water and drain well. Scoop out the seeds and place the rings on a greased baking dish. Mix the other ingredients and pile into the prepared rings, and sprinkle with brown bread - crumbs. Cover with greased paper, and bake until tender. Serve with brown gravy or tomato sauce.