Lemon tagliatelle, a simple Italian pasta tossed with Greek yogurt, lemon zest, nutmeg, and olive oil. A fresh, summery vegetarian pasta in under 20 minutes.
Meaty vegetarian chili built on earthy mushrooms, beans, and chili-cumin spices, served over rice with lime, cilantro, and sour cream. A hearty meatless main without the soy-crumble compromise.
Sarnapur is a creamy yogurt and Swiss chard soup with walnuts, rice, cilantro, and fresh mint. A traditional Middle Eastern soup served hot or cold.
Homemade bath oil soak with milk, yogurt, eggs, butter, peach juice, and witch hazel. A moisturizing Cleopatra-style milk bath you can make from kitchen staples.
Tropical pound cake made with fruit yogurt for a moist, tender crumb and subtle fruity flavor. A simple one-bowl bundt cake with only eight ingredients.
Barefoot and Pregnant non-alcoholic mocktail blends cappuccino frozen yogurt with raspberry daiquiri mix, sparkling water, and a splash of mint syrup. A creamy, layered alcohol-free drink with grown-up flavor.
Pesto potato salad with steamed new potatoes, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a basil pesto, mayo, and yogurt dressing. Includes homemade pesto recipe.
Tandoori chicken with a yogurt marinade of fresh ginger, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and turmeric. The Indian classic adapted for a regular oven, with deeply spiced chicken that stays incredibly juicy.
Curried corn and tomato soup: a silky pureed Indian-spiced soup with sweet corn kernels, fresh tomato, and a swirl of cooling yogurt. Bright, warming, and ready in 40 minutes.
No-yeast brown seed bread with whole wheat flour, bran, oats, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, honey, and yogurt. A dense, nutty quick bread loaded with seeds and grains that bakes in under an hour.
Yogurt heart with strawberry coulis is a light molded yogurt panna cotta unmolded onto a pool of strawberry sauce. A romantic Valentine's Day dessert that's lighter than cheesecake.
Light lemon blitz cake with a tangy lemon curd filling made from skim milk, and a yogurt whipped topping frosting. A low-point layered dessert that tastes rich without the guilt.
Bread machine naan: yogurt-enriched Indian flatbread baked in a screaming-hot oven for puffy, blistered rounds brushed with butter and topped with onion. The home-kitchen cheat for restaurant naan without a tandoor.
Microwaved artichokes transform into edible bowls filled with tangy yogurt-dill sauce and crowned with tender poached shrimp for an elegant appetizer that looks restaurant-fancy but cooks in 45 minutes.
Un-fried chicken: oven-baked chicken breasts with a crispy Old Bay, herb, and breadcrumb coating. Yogurt dipped instead of buttermilk dunked, for a lighter take on classic fried chicken.
Tandoori-style chicken breasts: yogurt-marinated with garlic, ginger, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and lime, then grilled over charcoal embers for that smoky, char-edged tandoor flavor at home.
No-cook cheese and herb spread with cheddar, chives, parsley, and garlic blended with low-fat soft cheese and yogurt. Freezes for up to 3 months. Ready in 10 minutes.
Minty salmon salad with canned red Alaska salmon, fanned avocado halves, curly endive, and a cool cucumber-mint-yogurt dressing. A light, elegant no-cook main course.
Fresh fruit and vegetable salad with cucumber, green pepper, bananas, and oranges tossed in nonfat yogurt. A light, crunchy, no-cook side dish in 10 minutes.
Yaourtopita, a Greek yogurt cake with butter, almonds, and vanilla, lightened with whipped egg whites for an airy crumb. A traditional Greek baking gem served at room temperature.
Twice-baked stuffed potato for one loaded with cheddar, Parmesan, mushrooms, green pepper, and tomato. A single-serving meal using yogurt instead of sour cream.
Gingered carrot soup with cumin, fennel, cinnamon, and allspice for a Middle Eastern-leaning spice profile, brightened with lemon juice. Pureed smooth and finished with a swirl of yogurt.
Whole wheat apple bread with peanut butter, oats, wheat germ, honey, and walnuts. Packed with wholesome ingredients and warm allspice for a hearty, nutritious quick bread.
Roasting concentrates flavors without adding fat and lends a buttery-soft texture.
Tuna salad pita pockets bound with yogurt and mustard instead of mayo, brightened with fresh dill. A lighter lunch option ready in 10 minutes.
Yogurt fruit shakes blended with plain yogurt, orange juice, banana, and your choice of fresh or frozen fruit. A creamy, naturally sweetened smoothie base you can customize endlessly.
Turkey tonnato salad with a creamy tuna-anchovy dressing over diced turkey, potatoes, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and olives. An Italian-inspired no-cook main.
Cinnamon apple bundt cake made with whole wheat flour, fresh apple slices, walnuts, and apple juice. A lighter oil-based cake dusted with powdered sugar, best served warm.
Juicy blueberries and raspberries bubble beneath a buttery lattice crust that shatters at first bite, perfect for celebrating milestones or summer picnics.
Low fat yogurt onion dip blends plain yogurt with grated onion, lemon juice, parsley, horseradish, and a dash of hot sauce. A lighter alternative to sour cream onion dip with the same satisfying tang.
Deep-dish pear pie with Anjou pears in a creamy yogurt custard filling, topped with a cinnamon streusel crumb. Nutmeg and vanilla round out this lighter take on a fruit pie.
Fresh peach yogurt shake blended with banana, milk, and a hint of almond extract. A creamy, naturally sweet fruit smoothie that tastes like summer peach cobbler in a glass.
Puffy apple pancake baked in a skillet over caramelized brown sugar apples with cinnamon, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a yogurt-applesauce sauce. A lighter Dutch baby.
Indian lamb saag with fresh spinach, yogurt, whole spices, and garam masala. Lamb cubes braised in a thick green spinach sauce with cardamom and cloves.
Lighter chocolate oat squares with low-fat yogurt and just 3 tablespoons of butter, topped with a cocoa cream cheese icing. A fudgy, moist bar that satisfies chocolate cravings without the guilt.
Salmon salad platter with marinated broccoli, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, and cucumbers on mixed greens. Dressed with a light tarragon yogurt dressing made from the broccoli marinade.
Peaches and cream gelatin mold with fresh peaches, non-fat yogurt, and vanilla-orange extract. A light, sugar-free molded dessert with real fruit.
Homemade naan bread with yogurt, milk, and poppy seeds, cooked on a hot griddle then finished under the broiler. Soft, pillowy, and perfect with curry.
3-ingredient Banana Cream blends ripe bananas with low-fat yogurt and serves over chopped dried apricots. A no-cook dessert or quick breakfast ready in 10 minutes with no added sugar.
A scrumptious dish that gets its amazing flavor from plain yogurt, red pepper flakes and a pinch of turmeric.
Fettuccine with Tomato Basil & Yogurt Sauce recipe
Three bean chili with chickpeas, pinto beans, and spicy chili beans simmered in tomato and gravy with green chilies. A quick meatless chili ready in under 30 minutes.
Cucumber yogurt salad with fresh mint, cumin, and nonfat yogurt. A cool, refreshing raita-style side dish that's low-fat and ready in 40 minutes.
Savory papaya lassi blended with yogurt, ripe papaya, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. The Indian cooler that goes savory or sweet, with a sweet rose-water variation included.
Southwest bread Gilroy: a rustic yeasted loaf packed with black beans, corn, cilantro, Anaheim chiles, and garlic. Hearty Southwest-style artisan bread that eats like a meal.
Pork kabobs marinate in lemon, garlic, and marjoram overnight, then grill over medium coals with a cucumber yogurt sauce on the side. Greek-style skewers ready for pita and salad.
Lighter chocolate cheesecake made with low-fat ricotta, yogurt cheese, egg whites, and cocoa powder instead of cream cheese. Topped with fresh strawberries and kiwi.