Lemon Herb Yogurt Cheese Dip Food

HERB DIP

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK YOGURT HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, 2 tablespoons water, rice vinegar, olive oil, chives, parsley, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving. The dressing will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.

PASTA WITH LEMON HERB YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Set the yogurt in a sieve set over a bowl to strain and come to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the box instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
• Combine feta, yogurt, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and half the herbs in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
• Add the hot cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add some pasta water until sauce is at desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with Pecorino-Romano and the remaining chopped herbs.

LEMON HERB YOGURT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover. Drain over bowl in refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Spoon drained yogurt into small bowl. Discard liquid. Add chives, dill, lemon zest, salt, garlic and pepper into yogurt cheese; stir until well blended. Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve as a dip with the cut-up vegetables.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Blend goat cheese, oil and yogurt in processor until smooth. Add herbs and season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours. Serve dip with toasted baguette slices and raw vegetables.

CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE AND YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Place the shallot, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, Gorgonzola, Tabasco, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse the processor about 12 times, until the mixture is almost smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the chives and pulse two or three times, until combined. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers for dipping.

HERBY FETA AND YOGURT DIP WITH SUMAC

Steps:

• Add the yogurt, feta and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Purée the mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the parsley, mint, scallions and sumac, and pulse a few times just to combine.
• Transfer the dip to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Just before serving, give the dip a good stir and add salt to taste, if necessary. Top the dip with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with additional parsley, mint, scallions and sumac. Serve with pita chips or crudités. Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days.

4 CREAMY DIPS

Steps:

• For the dip base, mix 100g light soft cheese with 50g fat-free bio-yogurt.
• For garlic & herb, stir in crushed garlic clove, snipped chives, a little lemon juice and fresh ground pepper.
• For the fish dip, take the chopped smoked salmon and a few sprigs of chopped dill and stir in the base dip.
• For spice-lovers, stir a little chilli dipping sauce, to taste, through the base mix.
• Go Greek and stir through grated cucumber, and a handful of chopped mint.

LEMON HERB YOGURT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• PLACE yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover.
• Drain over bowl in refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight.
• SPOON drained yogurt into small bowl.
• Discard liquid.
• Add chives, dill, lemon peel, salt, garlic and pepper into yogurt cheese; stir until well blended; Cover.
• REFRIGERATE at least 2 hours.
• Serve as a dip with the cut-up vegetables.