Recipes with yogurt

Mustikkapiiras is a traditional Finnish blueberry pie with a tender press-in crust and tangy yogurt-custard filling. Simple Nordic dessert with fresh berries and bright lemon.

Weight Watcher Curried Rice with Chicken and Walnuts recipe

Easy whole wheat bran muffins sweetened naturally with apple juice and raisins instead of sugar. No added fat, no oil, high fiber. A clean-eating breakfast muffin made in one bowl.

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.

Creamy peanut butter and yogurt dip spiked with cayenne and coriander. No cooking required. Pair with fresh fruit, seafood, crackers, or vegetables for a bold snack.

This rich flavoursome dish originates in the fertile Punjab, a state now divided between India and Pakistan. There is nothing more important to a Punjabi man's diet than bread, and meals are accompanied by flat round cornbread rotis or rich, flaky pan-fried paratha layered with ghee (clarified butter). Rice is reserved for special occasions or for rice pudding, for the only food that makes a Punjabi feel he has eaten a proper meal is his bread! You of course, can serve this dish with plain boiled rice.

Chicken fatteh layers toasted pita, saffron-scented rice, poached chicken, and garlicky yogurt in a Levantine feast dish finished with pine nuts, pistachios, and fresh herbs.

Pakistani chicken marinated in spiced yogurt with cumin, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika, then grilled or broiled. Deeply seasoned from slits cut into the meat that let the marinade penetrate.

Light, crispy breaded bluefish fillets baked in just 10 minutes, served with a tangy yogurt-based mock tartar sauce. Low-fat, high-protein, and ready in 20 minutes.

Bombay-style chicken curry simmered in a velvety cream sauce with freshly ground cumin, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Yogurt and tomatoes build layers of tangy, aromatic warmth.

A lighter take on classic stroganoff using canned tuna simmered in chicken broth with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and a creamy swirl of low-fat yogurt. Budget-friendly, low-fat comfort food that's on the table in 45 minutes.

Mulligatawny chicken soup with curry, lentils, apple cider, potatoes, and yogurt stirred in at the end. A hearty one-pot Indian-inspired meal.

Mexican-style bow ties: hearty pasta salad with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar, and a zippy yogurt-salsa dressing, topped with crushed tortilla chips. Warm or cold crowd-pleaser.

Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne (Herring Salad with Sour Cream) recipe

A succulent North Indian-style dish made with cumin, plain yogurt and garam marsala.

Elegant snow pea and pear salad on radicchio leaves with toasted walnuts and a light pineapple-yogurt dressing. A fresh, low-calorie starter ready in 20 minutes.

Lentil salad with smoked turkey, fresh tarragon, and a tangy yogurt-Dijon dressing. A protein-packed main-dish salad that holds up beautifully for lunch the next day.

Tasty pork stroganoff swaps beef for tender pork strips in a creamy mushroom sauce, lightened and tangy with Greek yogurt and a savory hit of soy. A quick weeknight twist on stroganoff over fettuccine, and easily gluten-free.

Lamb and mushroom korma braised in yogurt with cumin, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, and fresh ginger. A fragrant North Indian curry served with naan and saffron rice.

Calves liver stroganoff with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and white wine in a tangy low-fat yogurt sauce over noodles. A lighter, iron-rich spin on the classic in just 30 minutes.

Pasta with ricotta-walnut sauce blended from ricotta, yogurt, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan with fresh herbs. A creamy, no-cook pasta sauce lighter than traditional Alfredo.

Spam fajitas with seared canned pork, peppers, and onions tucked into warm flour tortillas with cheese, lettuce, and salsa. Pantry weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Guilt-free pumpkin swirl cheesecake uses yogurt cheese and egg substitute to drop the fat without losing the creamy body. Marbled pumpkin filling, spiced cinnamon graham crust, holiday-worthy flavor.

French-style prune and Armagnac cake with a cornmeal crumb, yogurt for moisture, and a boozy glaze from the prune soaking liquid. Rustic and elegant.

Vegetarian curry with black-eyed peas, kidney beans, sautéed bananas, and apple in a spiced yogurt sauce. Served over rice with peanuts and cilantro.

Crunchy low-fat coleslaw with shredded green apples, red and green cabbage, and a tangy honey-mustard yogurt dressing. No mayo needed for this crisp, make-ahead slaw.

A blender banana cheesecake with cream cheese, yogurt, and honey baked in a pre-made pie crust. Just 5 minutes of prep for a creamy, naturally sweetened dessert that serves 8.

Fudgy brownie cookies made from boxed mix, lightened with yogurt and egg whites instead of oil and eggs. Frosted chocolate treats at 85 calories each.

Grilled tempeh satay skewers in a coconut-orange marinade, served with a creamy Asian peanut sauce. A plant-based take on the street-food classic, easily made gluten-free with tamari.

Low-calorie yogurt dill dressing with lemon juice, dry mustard, and garlic. A light, tangy dressing for green salads using just six simple ingredients.

Flaked halibut in a creamy curry stroganoff sauce with yogurt and cream of chicken soup. A retro-inspired fish dinner served over rice or noodles.

Peaches with white wine: ripe peeled peaches steeped in dry white wine for an hour, then served in wine glasses topped with sweetened mascarpone-yogurt cream. The Italian summer dessert that cooks itself.

Low-fat baked chicken breasts coated in plain yogurt and seasoned bread crumbs with cayenne and ginger. Crisp, golden, and tender without deep frying or breaded eggs.

A low-fat version of tiramisu that calls for cottage cheese, rum, sour cream and delicious lady fingers.

Twice-baked crab stuffed potatoes with sauteed mushrooms, dry vermouth, Gruyere cheese, sour cream, and yogurt. A rich, restaurant-quality seafood potato that works as a main dish or impressive side.

Chocolate yogurt cheesecake on a chocolate wafer crust with semi-sweet chocolate in the filling and a glossy chocolate glaze on top. Baked in a water bath for a crack-free, silky texture.

Classic French-Canadian tourtiere with seasoned ground pork, mashed potatoes, sage, and nutmeg baked in a flaky yogurt pastry crust. A hearty meat pie that's a holiday tradition in Quebec kitchens.

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

Curried lentils and vegetables simmered with fresh ginger, curry powder, carrots, and celery. Low-fat, high-protein, and served with a cool yogurt-tomato topping.

Meatless black bean and bulgur chili with red and green peppers, carrots, cumin, and coriander. A hearty vegetarian chili that's thick, spiced, and loaded with fiber.

Bread machine yeast bread with black olives, dried apricots, tabouli mix and yogurt baked into the dough. A Middle Eastern-inspired loaf with sweet-savoury depth that pairs with hummus or grilled meats.

Carrot raisin salad tosses grated carrots with crushed pineapple, plump raisins, and a yogurt-mayo dressing, then crowns it with shredded coconut. The retro diner side dish that still earns its place at every potluck.

We like this piquant tomato sauce, which is easy on the calories, but if you are in the mood to indulge, try cream in place of the ricotta and yogurt.

Contribute to your family's Thanksgiving dinner with this rich cake that is sure to make everyone proud of you!

Herbed potato salad with red-skinned potatoes, Dijon mustard, yogurt-mayo dressing, and plenty of scallion, dill, and parsley. A lighter picnic side that skips the heavy gloppy stuff.

Tropical chicken salad with rice, pineapple, banana, grapes, and coconut in a light yogurt-mayo dressing. No cooking required, just toss and serve for a refreshing lunch in 10 minutes.

Fragrant biryani with yogurt-marinated chicken or lamb layered over saffron rice with crispy fried onions and whole spices. Authentic South Asian comfort food from scratch.

Yogurt-marinated grilled chicken breasts topped with crumbled feta, fresh dill, and briny kalamata olives. A bright Greek-inspired dinner that's mostly hands-off and ready under an hour.