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37 Greek Yogurt Recipes That Go Beyond Breakfast

Never throw out a half-eaten container of Greek yogurt ever again with these sweet and savory recipes.
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It's inevitable: You buy an economy-sized tub of Greek yogurt at the store with the very best intentions—before that tub disappears into the recesses of your refrigerator. These 37 sweet and savory Greek yogurt recipes are here to use up every last spoonful of your next container.

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    Alex Lau
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    Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    Think of this as a universal buttermilk ranch dressing that you could use to dunk your veggies or onion rings or drizzle onto your pizza.

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    BA's Best Key Lime Pie

    Using coconut oil in place of some of the butter suggests hints of the tropics, and yogurt folded into the whipped cream reinforces the tang of the lime juice.

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
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    Tzatziki

    Keeping the garlic whole and removing once it has added enough flavor will keep the flavor more mild, but if you want more of a punch, grate it before adding and leave it in.

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    Peden & Munk
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    Aloo Chaat

    It’s worth visiting an Indian grocer for a couple of ingredients: chaat masala, which is a sour-salty mix of ground spices, and the thin, crunchy seasoned noodles called sev, which add texture to the finished dish.

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    Shallot Yogurt

    A sophisticated--and infinitely easier--take on sour cream and onion dip. Pair it with lamb, grilled chicken, or fish.

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    Spinach-Garlic Yogurt

    This light, tangy yogurt accompaniment wakes up any dish. You can swap in one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach for the fresh; just thaw and squeeze well before stirring into yogurt.

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As the senior food editor at Bon Appétit, Christina spends her days in the BA Test Kitchen dreaming up recipes for home cooks (Chocolate-Matcha Butter Mochi Cake and Green Curry Lentil Soup are favorites). She also oversees the brand’s digital recipe content, working with freelancers and test kitchen staff to ... Read More
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