In soothing contrast is cacik ($3.50), the exceedingly refreshing yogurt and cucumber mixture adorned with mint leaves.

Mix scallions with cucumber mixture, and chicken.

Place over low heat until sugar dissolves, and add to cucumber mixture.

A cooling jellied cucumber mixture seasoned with dill is an elegant accompaniment for lightly poached salmon, scallops or shrimp dressed with a dilled vinaigrette.

Serve with cucumber mixture on the side or on top.

Arrange a quarter of the mushroom mixture in the center of each of 4 dinner plates, cover with the cucumber mixture and top with a piece of salmon.

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber mixture and half-and-half with the crab mixture and cool at room temperature.

Stir in the cucumber mixture.

Add the bulgur to the cucumber mixture and season with salt and pepper.