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Tzatziki VII

Tzatziki VII

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.
  2. 2 Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
  3. 3 Peel and mince garlic.
  4. 4 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

By Patricia J

Easy Tzatziki Sauce

Easy Tzatziki Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Squeeze chopped cucumbers to release any excess moisture; place in a bowl.
  3. 3 Add yogurt, parsley, and garlic; stir together until well blended. Season to taste with salt.

By Jake176

Tzatziki

Tzatziki

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a cheese cloth over a medium bowl and strain the yogurt 6 hours in the refrigerator, or over night.
  2. 2 Drain as much excess liquid from the cucumber and garlic as possible.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and salt. Stir until a thick mixture has formed.

By Teina P

Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
615 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth; place over a medium bowl. Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover colander with plastic wrap. Drain yogurt in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place grated cucumber on a paper-towel-lined plate; drain 1 to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Combine yogurt, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Lobbylady

Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese)

Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese)

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
1445 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a large colander with cheesecloth. Combine yogurt and salt in a bowl; pour into cheesecloth. Set colander over a bowl to catch liquid that drains off; drain in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Transfer drained mixture to a bowl; stir in olive oil. Store labneh in a covered container in the refrigerator.

By LEBANESE

Authentic Homemade Yogurt

Authentic Homemade Yogurt

4.9

Prep
40 min
Cook
5 min
Total
525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 On a work surface, lay four clean cotton towels in a cross pattern, each with one end overlapping a few inches in the center. Position a large baking dish or glass mixing bowl in the center of the towels.
  2. 2 Set the plain yogurt on the counter to warm to room temperature while preparing the milk mixture.
  3. 3 Combine milk and half-and-half in a large, heavy, non-aluminum pot. Heat over low to moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture just comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and pour the mixture into the waiting bowl. Add 1 pint whipping cream for added richness.
  4. 4 Allow mixture to cool to 112 degrees F (44 degrees C). Gradually pour 1 cup of the warm milk into the yogurt, whisking constantly. Return the yogurt-milk mixture to the bowl and stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; wrap kitchen towels up and over the bowl, covering completely. Let stand at room temperature until firmly set, 8 to 12 hours.
  5. 5 Refrigerate yogurt for several hours or overnight to chill completely.

By Sherylann Hope Sharoian

Mast-o-Laboo (Beet Yogurt)

Mast-o-Laboo (Beet Yogurt)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Stir sugar into water to dissolve. Cook beets in boiling water until tender, about 45 minutes; drain and cool beets completely.
  2. 2 Cut cooled beets into 1/2-inch cubes. Measure 1/2 cup of beet cubes and reserve remainder for later use.
  3. 3 Stir beets into yogurt in a bowl; season with salt.

By Soheila

Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Scoop the drained yogurt into a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic cloves with the salt into a fine paste; mix into the yogurt. Stir the dill, parsley, and cream cheese into the yogurt and garlic mixture. Spread onto a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.

By Shell Nik

Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread

Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve the yeast, sugar, and salt in the warm water. Add the water and yogurt to the flour and mix well. The dough will be soft but not sticky. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rise at room temperature for 3 hours.
  2. 2 Cut the dough into four portions. Shape the dough into rounds and flatten each round as though you're making pizza dough. Cover the rounds with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one dough round in the skillet and bake until brown spots appear on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip the bread and bake for an additional minute. Remove the bread and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
  4. 4 Repeat with the remaining dough rounds. Store any leftover flatbreads in an airtight container.

By sharwna

Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)

Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yogurt into a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter and allow to drain, about 20 minutes. You should end up with about a cup of thick yogurt.
  2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast while stirring until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. 3 Mix yogurt, sultanas, walnuts, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, add cucumber and toss to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Afiyet_olson

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. 2 Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.
  4. 4 Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.

By Melissa Mueller

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shawarma

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shawarma

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl; mix well. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil in batches until tender and browned, about 5 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Maxine

Koula's Best Ever Chicken Gyros

Koula's Best Ever Chicken Gyros

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken strips side by side in a broiling pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the ketchup, olive oil, white wine vinegar, oregano, mustard powder and curry powder. Pour over the chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate while you preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Broil uncovered for 15 minutes with the meat about 6 inches from the heat. Just until the chicken is cooked through, but not browned. If left too long, it will turn stringy and dry.
  3. 3 Place hot chicken into pita pockets and spoon some of the juices from the pan over it. Top with salad greens and plain yogurt.

By ITSIE

Booshala (Assyrian Yogurt Soup)

Booshala (Assyrian Yogurt Soup)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cabbage, celery, dill, and cilantro in a large stockpot. Pour in enough water to barely cover. Bring to a boil; cook uncovered until cabbage and celery are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add banana peppers. Stir in spinach bit by bit, waiting for it to wilt between batches. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  2. 2 Whisk yogurt and flour in a bowl. Add to the stockpot. Season with lemon juice and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until yogurt is hot but not boiling, 7 to 10 minutes.

By Sylvia

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Mix in chicken strips. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the bowl and arrange in a single layer on a broiling pan. Discard excess marinade.
  4. 4 Broil chicken, turning once, until juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Christopher Walters

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons dried mint, and salt in a blender; purée with enough of the 2 cups water to create a smooth, thin soup. It will thicken somewhat when bread is added.
  2. 2 Divide cucumbers, ½ cup fresh mint, parsley, raisins, and walnuts among four bowls.
  3. 3 Divide yogurt mixture among four bowls.
  4. 4 Top with rose petals; add a few ice cubes to each bowl.
  5. 5 Tear bread into small pieces; add some to each bowl. Let bread soak before serving cold, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Pasanday (Pakistani Beef Pot Roast)

Pasanday (Pakistani Beef Pot Roast)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, salt, red pepper flakes, ginger garlic paste, cumin, cloves, and turmeric in a medium bowl. Mix in beef until evenly coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion until golden brown. Remove 1 tablespoon onion and set aside for garnish. Reduce heat to low. Place meat in skillet, cover, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Check every 10 minutes, and add water if necessary.
  3. 3 Pour in lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Garnish with cilantro, green chiles, and reserved fried onion.

By SRECIPE

Basboosa

Basboosa

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the semolina flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, yogurt, oil, coconut, and baking powder. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the water, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and rosewater. Bring to a boil, and boil for 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the semolina batter into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Slice into squares or diamonds, and place on almond half onto each piece.
  4. 4 Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. Switch the oven setting to broil, and broil until the top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oven, and pour the syrup over the squares. Serve warm.

By Lubna

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Halve eggplants and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place face-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Scoop flesh out of skins and place in a mesh strainer. Discard skins. Press down on flesh to remove liquid or drippings. Transfer eggplant flesh to a food processor. Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, and chile powder. Drizzle olive oil on top of everything. Blend well, 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. 5 Mix in plain yogurt and season with salt. Serve with a sprinkle of paprika over top for garnish.

By Diana71

Yazdi Cakes

Yazdi Cakes

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 24-cup muffin pan.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine eggs and sugar in a large heatproof bowl; set on top of a pan of simmering water. Beat constantly with a whisk or electric mixer until thick and pale yellow, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and continue to beat until cooled, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix in butter, yogurt, rose water, and cardamom. Stir in flour mixture by hand. Fold in slivered almonds. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle pistachios over tops.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By shahrzad

Zucchini with Dill Weed and Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

Zucchini with Dill Weed and Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add zucchini, dill, and rice; cook and stir until zucchini softens, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. Cool until lukewarm, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine yogurt, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Serve yogurt sauce over zucchini and rice.

By Turkishcook

Shish Tawook Marinated Chicken

Shish Tawook Marinated Chicken

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together oil, yogurt, ketchup, and mustard. Season with garlic powder, paprika, allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, and curry powder. Stir in chicken pieces, coating all sides with marinade. Cover bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. 2 To make dipping sauce, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Transfer chicken pieces to a shallow baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven, 30 minutes.

By IMYASMINA

Basboosa II

Basboosa II

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the semolina flour, baking powder, 1 cup sugar, coconut and butter. Add the yogurt and milk; mix until moistened but not runny or liquid. If you see that it is too dry, add more milk. Spread into a greased 8 inch square baking dish, smoothing the top as much as possible. Decorate the top with whole almonds.
  3. 3 Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. While the basboosa is baking, combine the water, 1 cup of sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for at least 5 minutes.
  4. 4 When the basboosa has finished baking, pour the syrup over it as evenly as possible. Place it back in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the syrup has been fully absorbed. Let rest for about 20 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.

By Felicia Manocchio