Monday, February 27, 2012

The Good Skin Diet

Go for the Greek: Best Yogurt-Based Recipes


Salmon Cakes with Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce
Salmon Cakes with Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce
Creamy doesn't have to be synonymous with bad for you. Use nonfat Greek yogurt with a dollop of mayo to get a tasty dressing for these breaded cakes.
Get the recipe here
Chilled Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Yogurt Swirl
Chilled Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Yogurt Swirl
Cilantro and yogurt balance out the heat from the chipotle peppers in this gazpacho. Serve it as an appetizer or the main dish on warm days.
Get the recipe here
Green Beans with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Green Beans with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Skip the sour cream with this veggie side. Toss together with yogurt and garlic for a low-cal alternative. It's only 84 calories per serving!
Get the recipe here
Zucchini-Potato Latkes with Tzatziki
Zucchini-Potato Latkes with Tzatziki
Red-wine vinegar and cucumber give this fiber-packed Greek favorite a tangy taste.
Get the recipe here
Greek Bison Burger
Greek Bison Burgers
Feta cheese helps the flavors in this burger pop, with a yogurt dressing that makes it easy to skip slathering high-fat spreads on it.
Get the recipe
Curried Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower
Curried Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower
The marinade on these chicken breasts keeps them moist when roasting. Soak the veggies in ice water before cooking to keep them tender too.
Get the recipe here
French Onion Dip
French Onion Dip
Scoop away sans guilt by swapping out the sour cream without sacrificing the rich, creamy texture of this appetizer.
Get the recipe here
Asian Marinated Flank Steak With Wasabi  Mashed Potatoes
Asian Marinated Flank Steak with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Yogurt balances out the kick from the wasabi paste with this twist on a comfort food staple.
Get the recipe here
Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli Slaw
Perfect for your next potluck dinner, this lightened-up version is topped with water chestnuts and bacon.
Get the recipe here
Creamy Spinach Dip
Creamy Spinach Dip
Using reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt, and low-fat cottage cheese will save you 84 calories and 10 grams of fat on this delicious dip.
Get the recipe here

1 comment: