Couldn't have been any easier! I used a mandolin to slice the veggies; very thin blade for onions and peppers- medium blade for cukes and it took just a couple of minutes. As soon as I finished mixing in the sugar and vinegar, I tasted them and they were too sweet for me. For an easy fix, I drained off some of the liquid and replaced with more vinegar- next time I will taste after I add one cup of sugar and go from there- too bad I didn't think of this first :) I used a sweet onion as thats all I had in the house and added a big pinch of red pepper flakes, they taste great. I am looking forward to experimenting with different types of vinegars and seasonings, but this really is a simple and yummy way to enjoy the bounty of the season right now.

Reviewed On: Jul. 29, 2011

I make this just as the recipe states about 50% of the time. My family loves this and whenever I make it there is never any left after dinner. Have also added a large handful of grated cheese, roasted garlic, fresh herbs or whatever else is on hand and the family loves it too.

Reviewed On: Oct. 4, 2010

I have been making a similar recipe since the mid 80's. Be sure to rinse the chipped beef and delete the celery salt unless you like really salty food.

Reviewed On: Oct. 30, 2009