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Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 09:28 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I wanted to post this because DJ's link to homemade yogurt reminded me of it. Yogurt cheese tastes, for all the world, just like cream cheese. And it's so easy to make.

Put a strainer over a bowl and line it with cheesecloth.

Pour in yogurt.

Refrigerate overnight and you have cheese.

Lovinlife - Utah, Zone "5"
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Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 09:54 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Yes, easy and simple. I usually add a touch of salt to bring out the flavor. You can also flavor it with fresh herbs.

Greg - ND, Zone "4"
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 09:39 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I add honey and orange juice to the yogurt cheese. Serve it for brunch in a small dish with trail mix over it. Yummy!

Rosemary - CT, Zone "5"
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 04:45 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Rosemary, that sounds SO GOOD!

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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 06:11 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I think Mary(el) made it once..Great idea.

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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 06:33 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I just saw that on tastespotting yesterday, had to check it out on the blog, looked so good, and here it was all the time!

Rosemary, your additions sounds very good. I have to try this!

http://vegeyum.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/thickyoghurt/

Dishesdone - New York, Zone "7"
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 08:26 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

It's been a staple in our home for years. I'm totally addicted to it for breakfast.

The original recipe came from Ina Gartner (sp>)... The Barefoot Contessa.

Rosemary - CT, Zone "5"
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Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 08:18 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Our dogs like the whey poured over their breakfast kibble.

Valia - UT (winter) WA (summer), Zone "8 and 5"
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Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:52 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thank you, Gloria - that does sound easy and good. I've read about it but never tried it before. Have you tried it in any recipes yet?

SusanQ - Zone 4b-5b Wisconsin
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Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 10:08 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Susanq wrote on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:52 pm:


I see I'm a bit behind, Susan. The only way I've used the yogurt cheese is as a spread instead of cream cheese. But I sure like Rosemary's idea. I'm a real devotee also of Ina Gartner, The Barefoot Contessa.

Lovinlife - Utah, Zone "5"
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Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 10:41 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Susanq wrote on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:52 pm:

Have you tried it in any recipes yet?


Here's an interesting recipe from the site that Carol mentioned, for a classic Indian dessert. The notes are from the author, no me because I haven't tried it yet. Here it is:

Raspberry Shrikhand

I used 2 coffee filters placed inside a strainer kept over a bowl (to catch the whey that drained off), to get the job done. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours at least (overnight for best results). I started getting impatient after 2 hours and went ahead and started preparing the shrikhand.

Ingredients:
(For 1 regular serving/ 2 small servings)
½ cup drained, thick yogurt (obtained by straining a little more than a cup of low-fat yogurt for 2 hours)
2 Tbsp honey
2 tsp powdered sugar (adjust according to taste)
20-25 raspberries (puréed and strained)
A pinch of cardamom powder
A pinch of salt
A few slivered almonds

Method:
Mix all the ingredients together. That’s all!

Chill before serving. Top with almonds and raspberries.


The raspberries paired very well with the yogurt to make an easy and delicious dessert that’s healthy too.

Notes:
While 2 hours of straining the yogurt did give me a shrikhand which was nice and thick, I would like to make it “properly” the next time by leaving it overnight for a richer and creamier texture. I might even just go for Greek yogurt and skip the step of straining the yogurt altogether. :D

The batch of raspberries I had were a little too tart and I had to add some sugar in addition to the honey.

Lovinlife - Utah, Zone "5"
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Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 11:20 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thanks for the recipe, Gloria - it sounds yummy!

SusanQ - Zone 4b-5b Wisconsin
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Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 04:23 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

It sounds great, Gloria! I have raspberries growing, so very soon!

Was just at Trader Joe's and they had their own brand of Greek style yogurt, different flavors, the one mixed with honey was very good, I have pomegranate and a blueberry to try!

Rosemary wrote on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 08:26 pm:

The Barefoot Contessa.

A fave here, too!

Dishesdone - New York, Zone "7"

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