Make your yogurt "Greek"

Plain yogurt, especially low-fat, can be a wonderful (and healthier) substitute for mayonnaise (think tuna, chicken & potato salads), sour cream, ranch dressing, dips & spreads; however, sometimes a thicker consistency is desired than what most yogurts can provide. Greek yogurt can provide this thick, rich consistency, but Mark Bittman shows us how we can easily thicken ordinary yogurt ourselves in this short but useful piece from the New York Times website. It's a simple technique that requires little more than a dish towel, some yogurt and time. Take a read, and next time your recipe calls for mayo or sour cream, try substituting that ingredient with your own homemade "Greek" yogurt.

A Recipe Secret Wrapped in a Towel by Mark Bittman - March 16, 2010

Plain yogurt, especially low-fat, can be a wonderful (and healthier) substitute for mayonnaise (think tuna, chicken & potato salads), sour cream, ranch dressing, dips & spreads; however, sometimes a thicker consistency is desired than what most yogurts can provide. Greek yogurt can provide this thick, rich consistency, but Mark Bittman shows us how we can easily thicken ordinary yogurt ourselves in this short but useful piece from the New York Times website. It's a simple technique that requires little more than a dish towel, some yogurt and time. Take a read, and next time your recipe calls for mayo or sour cream, try substituting that ingredient with your own homemade "Greek" yogurt.

A Recipe Secret Wrapped in a Towel by Mark Bittman - March 16, 2010