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Greek yogurt was one of those food products that rocked my world when I finally tried it, and from the first time I tasted it, I've rarely been without some in my fridge. True Greek yogurt (from Greece) is made from sheep's milk, but in most parts of the world the term Greek yogurt has come to mean any extra thick yogurt with the whey strained out, no matter what type of milk is used. It's the creamy thickness of Greek yogurt that makes it so appealing, and even fat free Greek yogurt tastes creamier than regular American yogurt, something that makes it perfect for every type of diet.
Of course, yogurt is one of the Superfoods, so when you find a product that's rich and creamy tasting, nutritious, and even the fat free version tastes great, that's about as good as it gets. But there's more - Greek yogurt is also so versatile that there are countless delicious ways to use it. If you haven't tried Greek yogurt you may need to find an import market or natural foods store to find it. You can also make your own, or make something very similar by straining regular yogurt. Once you get your hands on some, here are some ideas from food bloggers about how to use it.
First, if you can't find any Greek yogurt where you live, you can make your own with a recipe for Homemade Greek Yogurt from Kalofagas - In Pursuit of Delicious Foods or How to Make Greek Yogurt from Bean Sprouts. If making yogurt from scratch seems too daunting, Jaden gives instructions for straining regular yogurt in her recipe for Coconut Frozen Yogurt with Tropical Fruit.
One of the most traditional ways to eat this yogurt is Greek Yogurt, Honey, and Walnuts. Sher from What Did You Eat eats it this way, but cautions "Greek yogurt will claim your heart." Another time Sher uses leftover pastry dough to make little Greek Yogurt Tarts.
Fun With Your Food tries Greek Yogurt for the first time with Strawberry Hemp Yogurt and gives it an enthusiastic thumbs up.
One of the attractions of Greek yogurt is that it doesn't separate so it can be used in cooking. At Culinary in the Country, Joe uses Greek yogurt to marinate chicken for Spring Chicken and Blue Cheese Salad.
Another savory dish featuring Greek yogurt is the Mushroom and Yogurt Tart from Jenn, The Leftover Queen. Don't miss the photos, this looks mouth-watering!
Life Chef's Food For Life has a creative recipe for Greek Yogurt Salad Dressing.
Heidi from 101 Cookbooks uses Greek yogurt and a recipe from David Lebovitz to make A Frozen Yogurt to Rival Pinkberry's. That same Vanilla Frozen Yogurt recipe also gets raves from The Kitchen Sink.
Cooking From A to Z makes Chocolate Mousse Tartlets with Greek Yogurt.
Finally, Fresh Figs with Balsamic Syrup and Greek Yogurt sound delicious and Truffle from What's On My Plate says they're heart-healthy as well.
These are only a few of the many Greek yogurt possibililties. If you've tried Greek yogurt and have a good way to eat it, leave a comment with the link or your recommendations.
BlogHer Food Editor Kalyn Denny also blogs at Kalyn's Kitchen where she swooned over Greek Yogurt with Agave Nectar and Pecans and also used Greek yogurt to make Tzatziki Sauce and Double Dill South Beach Diet Friendly Tartar Sauce.
