- Recipe: Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt with Cucumber, Garlic, and Mint)
- TZATZIKI (GREEK YOGURT WITH CUCUMBER, GARLIC, AND MINT) "One taste of tzatziki floods my palate with memories of Greece. It was part of the meze served at every meal. The texture of the grated cucumber against the thi...
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- Recipe(tried): Greek Yogurt with a Fig, Date, and Honey Swirl
- Saw Tyler Florence make this on tv and it sounded wonderful. Tried it, and it VERY YUMMY!! GREEK YOGURT WITH A FIG, DATE, AND HONEY SWIRL 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup almonds 1/4 cup pine nuts 6 figs, fresh or dried,...
- Desserts - Fruit
- Recipe: Greek Yogurt Cake with Ouzo-Lemon Syrup (and Hidden Treasures variation)
- GREEK YOGURT CAKE WITH OUZO-LEMON SYRUP "He who gets scalded in the porridges tries to cool down even yogurt" is a Greek saying meaning something like "once burned, twice shy." It also alludes to the implacable coo...
- Desserts - Cakes
- Recipe(tried): Chicken Tenders, Smashed Potatoes, Family Green Beans, and Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Hey Everybody! I've been away for some time from the site, so busy at home and then visiting the grandchildren, etc. Time sure does fly when one is busy. But I always have time to share some good recipes with you. Th...
- Recipe: Homemade Greek Yogurt (Yiaourti)
- HOMEMADE GREEK YOGURT (YIAOURTI) 3 quarts (12 cups) whole or 2 percent milk 1/2 cup plain yogurt with live bacteria, for starter Place milk in a large deep pot. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally so it does not sc...
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- Recipe: Farfalle with Yogurt and Zucchini (using Greek Yogurt)
- FARFALLE WITH YOGURT AND ZUCCHINI 1 pound farfalle (bow tie pasta), uncooked 4 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), coarsely shredded 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 cup freshly gr...
- Main Dishes - Pasta, Sauces
- Recipe: Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Mint Raita (using Greek yogurt and coconut milk)
- TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MINT RAITA 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, divided use 1/3 cup reduced fat coconut milk, divided use 2 tsp. curry powder, mild or hot 1 or 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 3/4 tsp. s...
- Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry
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- Recipe: Baked Apples with Greek Yogurt and Honey (serves 2) (toaster oven)
- BAKED APPLES WITH GREEK YOGURT AND HONEY 2 firm, tart apples 4 teaspoons brown sugar Zest from 1/4 lemon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 heaping tablespoons dr...
- Desserts - Fruit
- Recipe: Strawberries with Aged Balsamic on Greek Yogurt
- STRAWBERRIES WITH AGED BALSAMIC ON GREEK YOGURT 2 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise 1 splash aged balsamic vinegar (at least 3 years old) 2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar 1 pint imported Greek plai...
- Desserts - Fruit
- Recipe: Houdini Chicken Salad (using Greek yogurt, fruit and nuts)
- BILLIE'S HOUDINI CHICKEN SALAD "Billie Jo Flanagan is a friend of mine. She is also my personal trainer - and a two-time national championship gymnast! She created this amazing salad using the creaminess of Greek yogu...
- Salads - Main Dish
- Recipe: Curry Pear Slaw (using Greek yogurt)
- CURRY PEAR SLAW FOR THE DRESSING: 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt* 1 tablespoon honey FOR THE ...
- Salads - Vegetables
- Recipe: Honey-Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yogurt Sauce (using Greek yogurt)
- HONEY-ROASTED CARROTS WITH TAHINI YOGURT SAUCE "The inspiration for this was Sarah's "nan" (grandmother), Dulcie, in Tasmania, who always used to add some honey to the pan before roasting her carrots. I'm not sure wha...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Recipe: Berry Cherry Yogurt Popsicles (using Greek yogurt)
- BERRY CHERRY YOGURT POPSICLES "Combining summer's sweet cherries and tart-sweet blackberries with tangy yogurt creates delicious popsicles - a cool treat to make with kids and enjoy all summer long." "Though popsi...
- Desserts - Frozen
- Recipe: Greek Yogurt and Cherry Smoothies (using beet juice)
- GREEK YOGURT AND CHERRY SMOOTHIES 12 oz red cherries, fresh, pitted, frozen 1/2 oz beet juice, fresh 8 1/2 oz 2 % Greek yogurt 3 oz wildflower honey (optional) 3 Tbsp almonds, sliced, toasted (for garnish) Combine al...
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- Recipe: Mary Berry's Quick Chilled Cheesecake (using Greek yogurt)
- QUICK CHILLED CHEESECAKE "This is a very quick and easy cheesecake to make. It's delicious to eat, too, as the yogurt gives the filling a wonderfully fresh flavor." For the crust: 1 1/4 cups (175g) graham cra...
- Desserts - Cheesecakes
- Recipe: Goji Pomegranate Sherbet (using Greek yogurt, ice cream maker)
- GOJI POMEGRANATE SHERBET "This cool scoop swaps out a lot of saturated fat for flab-resisting vitamin C and fiber. But don't worry, it's plenty creamy; even though you can't taste it, avocado brings a rich, luxuriou...
- Desserts - Frozen
- Recipe: Curry-Lime Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Lima Bean Salsa (using Greek yogurt)
- CURRY-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATO-LIMA BEAN SALSA FOR THE SALSA: 1 cup red cider vinegar 1 cup water 2 teaspoons pickling spices 3 teaspoons salt, divided use 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...
- Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry
- Recipe: Baked Fish and Chips with Fat Free Tartar Sauce (using Greek yogurt)
- BAKED FISH AND CHIPS "Try our fat free version of tartar sauce." ACTIVE: 30 min TOTAL 45 min FOR THE CHIPS (OVEN FRIES): 3 medium russet potatoes (1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of cayenn...
- Main Dishes - Fish, Shellfish
- Recipe: Healthier Slow Cooker Butter Chicken (using Greek yogurt, with vegetarian variation)
- HEALTHIER SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN "Butter chicken is a favorite Indian takeout meal, but not many people make it at home. I am going to try to change that. When I started cooking, I had a lot of fun experimenting w...
- Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry
- Recipe(tried): Overnight Oats (using Greek yogurt)
- Have you heard of Overnight Oats? They are all the rage on Pinterest. Here is how I make mine. OVERNIGHT OATS Into a 2 or 2 1/2 cup glass jar or plastic ware, put: 1/2 cup of quick oats (that is what we call them i...
- Breakfast and Brunch
- Recipe(tried): Hungry Farmer Green Goddess Dressing (using Greek yogurt)
- GREEN GODDESS DRESSING 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (I used Chobani) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup snipped chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tsp chopped anchovy (ab...
- Salads - Salad Dressings
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- Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats (using Greek yogurt)
- PUMPKIN SPICE OVERNIGHT OATS "With just five minutes of prep time the night before, you'll have an easy grab-and-go breakfast that will keep you satisfied all morning. These hearty, pumpkin-spiced oats are packed with...
- Breakfast and Brunch
- Recipe(tried): Hellmann's Creamy Spinach Dip (with Greek yogurt variation)
- HELLMANN'S CREAMY SPINACH DIP "Whether served in an impressive bread bowl or a simple ceramic bowl, this dip is always a hit." 1 cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise 1 package Knorr Vegetable recipe mix 1 (10...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Chocolate and Red Wine Mini Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting (using beets)
- CHOCOLATE AND RED WINE MINI CUPCAKES "Rich red wine gives these small indulgences big flavor and deep, dark color that hides a mystery ingredient: beets! The ruby-red roots add sweetness and moisture while tinting t...
- Desserts - Cakes
- Recipe(tried): Grilled, Skewered Lamb (Greek Souvlaki), Rice Pilaf with Noodles, Greek Salad, z
- This is another meal that DH and I enjoyed recently. We had enough of the skewered lamb and rice pilaf leftover that we had it another night. We thought the leftovers were even better than the first time around. DH si...
- Recipe(tried): Chicken Souvlaki, Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Orzo Salad, Greek Spinach Casserole
- My daughter who lives in Washington, DC, was home for a few days. This is one of the meals that I made while she was home. I served Pita bread with the Souvlaki, and, instead of making Tzatziki Sauce, I bought it at Trad...
- Recipe: Savory Cheese Triangles - Tyropittakia (2 recipes) for Jeannie, Texas
- Hi Jeannie:-) The first recipe is from The Food and Wine of Greece by Diane Kochilas. The second recipe is also from Diane Kochilas which I found on the internet. It is from her cookbook Meze: Small Plates to Savor an...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Dressing
- GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT DRESSING "A spin on a classic summer side; blend fresh cucumbers with Greek yogurt, lemon juice and herbs like dill and oregano to create a yummy dressing. Toss with cooked pasta...
- Salads - Potato, Pasta
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- Recipe: Greek Beef Pita Pockets with Yogurt Mint-Sauce
- GREEK BEEF PITA POCKETS 1 egg 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 lb lean ground beef 1 tbsp vegetable oil FOR ...
- Main Dishes - Beef and Other Meats
- Recipe: Greek-Style Nachos with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa
- GREEK-STYLE NACHOS "These nachos have a lot more flavor than the standard, restaurant-style nachos, thanks to olives, garlic, herbs, and roasted red peppers. You can use fresh peppers that you roast yourself or use ...
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