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Thomas J. Story
Learn cookbook author Janet Fletcher’s tricks for creating silky, satisfying yogurt. In our video, she shows how easy it is to make her basic yogurt recipe.
Recipe: Thick and Creamy Yogurt
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Thomas J. Story
Greek-Style Yogurt
Drain regular yogurt a couple of hours to release whey and make it thicker.
Recipe: Greek-Style Yogurt
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Thomas J. Story
Yogurt Cheese (Labne)
To create a spreadable yogurt, just drain regular yogurt about 24 hours.
Recipe: Yogurt Cheese (Labne)
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Thomas J. Story
Harissa-Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas
For an easy and supremely flavorful dish, Janet Fletcher, author of Yogurt, marinates chicken in a mixture yogurt and store-bought harissa.
Recipe: Harissa-Roasted Chicken with Chickpeas
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Thomas J. Story
Chilled Avocado and Yogurt Soup
Puréed avocado makes the texture of this refreshing soup even creamier.
Recipe: Chilled Avocado and Yogurt Soup
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Thomas J. Story
Yogurt Cheese with Roasted Beets and Feta
Roasting beets with a little vinegar and spice makes them exceptionally flavorful and an excellent partner for the garlicky yogurt spread.
Recipe: Yogurt Cheese with Roasted Beets and Feta
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Annabelle Breakey
Turkish Cucumber and Mint Soup
Garlic, a little mild ground chile, and plenty of fresh mint balance the tanginess of yogurt and sweetness of cucumber.
Recipe: Turkish Cucumber and Mint Soup
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Iain Bagwell
New Potato and Chicken Salad with Yogurt Chive Dressing
For this main-dish salad we reimagined ranch dressing, using yogurt instead of buttermilk, and generous amounts of five kinds of fresh herbs instead of the usual dried herbs.
Recipe: New Potato and Chicken Salad with Yogurt Chive Dressing
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Iain Bagwell
Roasted Carrot Platter
Whole-milk yogurt, seasoned with a little salt and fresh thyme, forms the creamy base for this dip that’s topped with roasted carrots, hazelnuts, and browned butter.
Recipe: Roasted Carrot Platter
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Thomas J. Story
Double Cucumber Raita (Spiced Yogurt)
This refreshing sauce makes a fantastic accompaniment to just about any Indian dish.
Recipe: Double Cucumber Raita (Spiced Yogurt)
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Dungeness Crab and Garlicky Yogurt Pasta
For a splurge-worthy dish, toss fresh Dungeness crab and pappardelle with a creamy yogurt sauce plus a saffron butter sauce.
Recipe: Dungeness Crab and Garlicky Yogurt Pasta
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Iain Bagwell
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Israeli Couscous
A Sunset reader used two Indian spice blends—Madras curry powder and garam masala—to create her quick and flavorful recipe for the grill.
Recipe: Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Israeli Couscous
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Annabelle Breakey
Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs
For a lighter, fresher take on classic deviled eggs, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo.
Recipe: Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs
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Annabelle Breakey
Tomatoes in Spicy Yogurt Sauce
When summer tomatoes are at their best, serve them barely cooked in a sauce that’s fragrant with Indian spices.
Recipe: Tomatoes in Spicy Yogurt Sauce
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Annabelle Breakey
The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie
Why “ultimate”? Because of the creamy texture from banana and Greek yogurt, and the sweet-tart blend of tangerine, Meyer lemon, and honey.
Recipe: The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie
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Iain Bagwell
Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches
To create these big-batch treats, freeze the yogurt-cream cheese mixture in an ice cream maker and spread half in a pan lined with graham crackers. Add fresh blueberry sauce and more frozen yogurt, and swirl; then top with the remaining grahams.
Recipe: Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches
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Annabelle Breakey
Luscious but Low-Fat Cheesecake
With a couple of easy substitutions, we lightened up the classic dessert considerably while keeping its dreamy texture and flavor.
Recipe: Luscious but Low-Fat Cheesecake
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Annabelle Breakey
Chocolate Panna Cottas
Though it looks and tastes decadent, this lighten-up version of the classic dessert, made with Greek yogurt and low-fat milk, comes in at less than 200 calories per serving.
Recipe: Chocolate Panna Cottas
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