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Cucumbers in Cream Sauce. 

Peel and poach chunks of cucumber in lightly salted water, just enough to cover. Meanwhile, make a sauce by combining cornstarch and milk in a large glass microwave-safe bowl. Cover, and microwave in thirty-second increments, stirring after each one, until the sauce is thick and creamy, which will take two or three minutes. When they are tender but not mushy, tip the cucumbers with their liquid into the sauce, stir well, and adjust seasoning. This makes a delicate accompaniment to a mild-flavored white fish. Buttery mashed potatoes complete this comfort-food offering, ideal for all ages, including the nonagenarian. µ