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2 large cucumbers ½ cup shopped green onion ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried dill weed (or fresh equivalent) 1 16 oz container plain Greek yogurt Preparation 1. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Cut into 1 inch pieces. 2. Place cucumbers and remaining ingredients in blend or food processor. Blend on high speed until well blended. 3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until well chilled. 4. Serve. Garnish with fresh dill weed or radish slices if desired. Three simple ingredients come together to make this easy Maple Greek Yogurt Sauce. It's the perfect creamy and sweet dip or sauce for all your favorite summer fruits and berries. Probably tasty with cinnamon apple chips too!
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1. Mix ingredients in a bowl. 2. Serve as a sauce or a dip 3. Add granola or nuts if you want a little crunch.  Serves: 8
8 ounces plain whole milk Greek yogurt, room temperature ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest 2½ cups heavy cream, chilled 1 cup lemon curd, divided 16 graham crackers, divided 1½ cups blueberry jam or all fruit spread ½ cup fresh blueberries, plus 1 cup for serving
ADVANCE PREPARATION: The cake can be made and remain frozen for two days prior to serving.  Serves 2
2 heaping cups frozen blueberries 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup milk ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ tablespoon maple syrup 6 ice cubes Possible garnishes: Fresh blueberries Sprig of mint Slice of peach Place all the ingredients in a blender or processor. Process or puree until smooth. Spoon into glasses. Garnish and serve.  Serves: 4
4 medium to large cucumbers, coarsely chopped 1 cup plain yogurt 1 clove garlic, pressed 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 scallion, diced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, shredded, plus 4 fronds for garnish 1 tablespoon good green olive oil Salt and white pepper to taste Optional: 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup croutons
 Serves 2
1 cup blueberries, washed and picked over, plus 2 tablespoons 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, plus 1 tablespoon ¼ cup lite coconut milk 1½ teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon sugar
NOTE: Regular milk can be substituted for the coconut milk.   Makes approximately 2 cups 8 oz. steamed or roasted beets 6 oz. plain non-fat Greek yogurt 2-3 tablespoons good green olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 clove of garlic, pressed or finely minced ½ oz broken walnuts Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Variation: Substitute ¼ cup shredded mint and 3 tablespoons of minced chives for the garlic and nuts. Stir the herbs in after all the processing/blending has been completed.   Serves:6
Marinade: 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, crushed/bruised 1 teaspoons fresh thyme, crushed/bruised 2 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 to 6 cloves garlic, smashed 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste ½ cup olive oil 2 cups red wine Kabobs: 3 lb. pork shoulder, cut into 1½" cubes 6 skewers (see note) 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped Yogurt Sauce: 1 medium zucchini, 1½ cups plain, non-fat yogurt ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 large garlic clove, pressed or minced Kosher salt, to taste 4 pita breads, warmed 3 cups basmati rice, ready and hot when kabobs are done Marinade:
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NOTES: Sauce may be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to a week. If using wooden skewers, remember to soak them thoroughly in water before using. |