Mama Chef - Yogurt, part 6

Here are some ways to use yogurt as a healthy substitute:

• replace half the mayonnaise in dishes such as cole slaw, potato salad, pasta salad, dips and appetizers with plain yogurt
• substitute plain yogurt for buttermilk or sour cream in baking recipes such as muffins, cake, and pancakes
• eat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream (look for the LAC (live active cultures) seal.  yogurt used in fruit smoothies and shakes makes a good dessert alternative to ice cream
• replace your sour cream topping for potatoes, tacos, and chili, etc... with greek-style plain yogurt
• use plain greek-style yogurt for veggie or fruit dips - you can add your own spices or sweeteners
• entice your kids to eat their veggies by using plain yogurt as a dip instead of ranch

Try Tzatziki (Greek-style dip) as a wonderful, flavorful dip for falafel, pita sandwiches, dipping breads,meats, veggies, crisp pita wedges or (a personal fave - pretzel chips) and more.  It will make a nice replacement for the common ranch dip at your next get-together.  This recipe is easy to vary for personal taste:
2 C plain greek-style yogurt
1 cucumber (preferably English ie: seedless) - peeled or unpeeled, finely chopped or grated
1 tbls coarse salt
2 tbls fresh lemon juice or dry white wine
1 garlic clove pressed or minced
2 tbls minced fresh dill
mixed together, keep cold, drizzle with a little ev olive oil before serving if desired

Comments

[PlanningQueen]

I was actually having some bought Tzatziki earlier this week and thought to myself that I should hunt down a recipe and try making it. You have saved me a lot of time! Thanks also for your lovely review of my site, I appreciate your kind words.