The Greek Yogurt Cookbook: Includes Over 125 Delicious, Nutritious Greek Yogurt Recipes

Ever since the early 1900s, yogurt has been associated with health and long life, butand#160;now, it is nothing less than an economic superstarandmdash;one that has outpaced any other item in the U.S. food industry. Cheryl Sternman Rule shows how to move beyond those single-serving presweetened containers, using yogurtand#160;not onlyand#160;inand#160;fruity and savory combinations, but also in dips, spreads, and dressings; in drinks; to quell heat in fiery dishes; as a base for smoothies; in soups, where it adds creaminess; as a heat bufferand#160;to keepand#160;chicken, fish, and meat juicy;and#160;and in lusciousand#160;desserts. In chapters like Flavor (Plum Allspice; Tomato, Avocado, and Cucumber Salad), Wakeand#160;(Folded Omelet with Lox, Shallot, and Yogurt),and#160;Dine (Potato-Leek Tart with Parmesan and Thyme), and Chill (Milk Chocolate Yogurt Pops with Salted Peanut Crush), she shares craveableand#160;recipes.

In addition to showing how to make yogurt and yogurt cheese (labneh) at home,and#160;Rule explores theand#160;ingredient from every angle, comparing the different kinds of yogurt, showing how to read a label, visiting large and small yogurt producers, andand#160;gaining entry toand#160;kitchens of cooks from Afghanistan, Mongolia, India, Serbia, Greece, Turkey, Israel, and more.

Innovative ways to enjoy today's most popular superfood

Greek yogurt is being touted as "the next superfood" and for good reason--it's delicious, low in fat, and has about 18 grams of protein per serving Like many who swear by it, you may consider it your morning staple, but The Greek Yogurt Cookbook expands the food beyond the quick breakfast or snack with 125 delicious Greek yogurt recipes for any time of day. From tantalizing marinades, sauces, and dressings to hearty entrees bursting with flavor, you will delight in the rich taste, creamy texture, and endless health benefits that Greek yogurt brings to every dish.

Featuring creative and delicious swaps and substitutions, this book offers step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of Greek yogurt recipes, such as:

• Applesauce carrot spice muffins
• Kale artichoke dip
• Goat cheese, pepper, and mushroom pizza
• Lamb kabobs with rosemary
• Blueberry vanilla cheesecake with pecan crust

The Greek Yogurt Cookbook is the all-in-one cooking guide for those looking to get this superfood into their diet

In Yogurt Culture, award-winning food writer Cheryl Sternman Rule presents 115 flavorful recipes, taking yogurt farther than the breakfast table, lunchbox, or gym bag. Rule strips yogurt of its premixed accessories and brings it back to its pure, wholesome essence. In chapters likeand#160;Flavor,and#160;Slurp, Dine, and Lick, she pairs yogurt not just with fruit but with meat, not just with sugar but with salt, not just with herbs but with fragrant spices whose provenance spans the globe. She provides foolproof, step-by-step instructions for how to make yogurt, Greek yogurt, and labneh at home, though all of her recipes can also be prepared with commercial yogurt.

Rule explores yogurt from every angle, explaining how to read a label, visiting producers large and small, andand#160;gaining entry toand#160;the kitchens of cooks from around the world. Deeply researched and peppered with stories, interviews, and full-color photographs, Yogurt Culture offers a fresh, comprehensive take on a beloved food.