I first tried Labneh as a teenager, and fell in love with it’s tangy taste. A middle eastern friend introduced me to this. We ate it spread on a pita bread with scrambled eggs, fresh tomato, cucumber and green onion. This is an awesome breakfast and Labneh is so much healthier than a cream cheese. It is unbelievably easy to make. Give it a try. You could also stir in some fresh herbs or roasted garlic and drizzle on a bit of olive oil and serve as a dip (with warmed pita or veggies). Ingredients Plain Yogurt (1 big container) 500ml (use the variety with no added gelatin etc.)Pinch of…
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Tzatziki
I often keep this dip/sauce in my fridge. It is a nice alternative to a mayo based dip for veggies and also tastes great in a wrap or as a condiment for fish or chicken. Very versatile indeed. The recipe is versatile too – as in fact today was the first time I ‘measured’ in order to include on this blog. Mint I believe is the authentic herb used in this dip, but I have also used italian parsley or dill with good results. The lemon zest is optional, although I really think it tastes great added in. Enjoy. – Plain Yogurt 750g (if you can find a thick greek style yogurt…
