Article: Yogurt cheese is easy to make and has many uses.(TASTE)

Yogurt cheese is making a comeback. This creamy, low-fat, soft cheese is an ancient food, with roots in Middle Eastern cooking. Commonly spread as an appetizer on pita bread or crackers, it also can be seasoned with basil, oregano or garlic to make a savory dip. In some Arab countries, yogurt cheese is rolled into bite-sized balls, dredged in oregano and served as a snack.

Western cooks are discovering yogurt cheese as an all-purpose, low-fat ingredient that's easy to make. I use it in everything from desserts to sauces. It's slightly tangy but not unpleasantly sour, so it blends well with either sweet or savory seasonings. You can use any kind of plain yogurt to ...

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