416 yogurt recipes

This lighter chocolate dessert has a bonus because it is also easy to prepare. Plan to make this recipe one day ahead to let the yogurt drain in your refrigerator.

The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture. This recipe is lightened by replacing the typical mayo with yogurt and delivers a cleaner taste on the palate.

A lower-fat version of traditional meat loaf made with ground beef. Could also be baked as patties with cooking time adjusted.

Creamy buttermilk mustard dressing with grated cucumber, citrus zest, and Dijon. Light, tangy, and diabetic-friendly. No cooking required, just blend and chill.

Indian-spiced chicken thighs marinated in yogurt, mango chutney, curry powder, cumin, and fresh ginger, then baked until brown and fork-tender. Bold flavor with minimal effort.

Greek-style burger sauce with yogurt, cucumber, mint, oregano, cumin, and a splash of red wine. A homemade tzatziki-inspired topping for grilled burgers.

Poached salmon steaks simmered in a fragrant bay-dill-peppercorn broth, served with a cool yogurt cucumber sauce. Light, elegant, and ready in 30 minutes.

Iced cucumber yogurt soup: a no-cook chilled soup blended with mint, scallion, lemon, and garlic, then enriched with sour cream and yogurt. The summer starter that cools the room as it cools the palate.

Low fat lemon poppy seed Bundt cake using yogurt and egg substitute for tender crumb without the butter. Bright citrus glaze finishes each slice.

Deep chocolate cookies spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, made lighter with yogurt instead of butter. Crisp edges with chewy centers at just 41 calories per cookie.

A chunky Mediterranean spread blending feta and cream cheese with garlic, oregano, green olives, yogurt, and a kick of cayenne. Serve with pita, crackers, or crusty bread.

Poached salmon steaks for two, simmered in an aromatic bay-dill-peppercorn broth and served with a cool yogurt-cucumber sauce. Light, elegant date-night dinner.

Yogurt-marinated chicken breasts rubbed with toasted coriander, cumin, ginger, and cayenne, then broiled until charred and tender. Served on crisp julienned radishes with fresh scallions and lime.

Lamb steaks braised in dry apple cider with crystallized ginger, English mustard, apple, and yogurt. A British-style casserole with a sweet-sharp sauce and tender, fall-apart meat.

Radishes in cream: a 10-minute peppery radish salad in a tangy sour cream, yogurt, and horseradish dressing. Served in crisp lettuce cups. A classic Eastern European spring side.

Note: In lieu of fresh trout, 1/2 lb cooked and flaked fish may be used. Make smaller protions and serve as an appetizer. Oatcakes that have been gently warmed in the oven go well with this dish.