The word relish typically denotes a chopped mixture of pickled foods, such as sweet pickle relish that might go on a hot dog. This is where the confusion between relish and cucumber pickles comes in. According to the New Pillsbury Family Cookbook, 1972, "relishes are a welcome addition to any meal as an accompaniment to meats. Some relishes also can be served as a salad or as an accent to many sandwiches."