Can't take the heat? Then eat some raita. In India, the condiment is used to cool the palate.
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
These salmon patties have no filler. Serve them over a salad, or put them in a bun for an alternative to beef or turkey burgers.
Author: Caroline Randall Williams
Tasty, and healthy, too: Coconut water is high in potassium and other electrolytes. And Flaxseeds are a good source of beneficial omega-3s.
Author: Janet Taylor McCracken
An easy and healthy snack. Fresh Fruit with Honey-Yogurt Dip recipe
Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
Yogurt gets used in two ways in this simple dinner party-worthy chicken dish: as a tenderizing marinade and mixed with the pan juices to create a rich sauce for serving.
Author: Anna Stockwell
A crisp cucumber and fresh herb salad makes a light yet vibrant companion to this golden dish. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dollop of yogurt added at the finish lends a lovely citrus tang and a...
Author: Mindy Fox
Cinnamon-nut streusel tops an orange-scented muffin packed with cranberries and pecans-at every altitude, this is an unbeatable combination.
Author: Susan G. Purdy
Assemble this easy sausage, egg, and cheese casserole the night before you plan to bake it. Then toss it straight from the fridge into the oven-no need to preheat!-while you make coffee and slice some...
Author: Joe Sevier
Chicken legs are seared until golden-brown and then slowly braised in yogurt spiked with garlic, ginger, and lots of spices until falling-off-the-bone tender. Serve with naan or another flatbread for dipping...
Author: Claire Saffitz
"I literally didn't know how to boil an egg until I was in my 20's - when I tried to impress a guy by making dinner for him," writes Sally Siegel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "I didn't have much success...
An easy baked chicken dinner made with curry powder and yogurt.
Author: Molly Baz
Mashing some chickpeas into the sizzling chorizo adds heft while keeping this meal light on the meat
Author: Lauren Schaefer
Traditional shawarma calls for roasting meat on a large vertical spit. We mimic the effect here by roasting at a high temperature, which yields chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy...
Author: Rhoda Boone
If you can't find the Moroccan spice blend at the supermarket, combine 1 tablespoon ground cumin with 1/4 teaspoon each of ground coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Serve with: Romaine salad and...
A great way to use very ripe bananas, this easy-to-make cake incorporates everything you love about banana bread and adds a few more favorites-chocolate, walnuts, and cinnamon-for good measure. (It's also...
Author: Ruth Cousineau
Vegetarian mains don't have to take an hour to prepare. Warm feta, crispy chickpeas, and wilted hearty greens become a fork-and-knife entrée in about 30 minutes.
Author: Chris Morocco
Layer maraschino liqueur-soaked sweet cherries with a tangy yogurt cream and chewy meringue cookies for a dessert that tastes both heart-warmingly retro and totally modern.
Author: Claire Saffitz
An easy Lamb Souvlaki recipe with Yogurt-Garlic Sauce. This dish, created by Jim Botsacos, executive chef at New York City's Molyvos restaurant, is a winner. It offers vitamins C and B6 and folate.
Author: Jim Botsacos
Creamy, cold, and refreshing, this pretty green soup is the perfect way to start a warm weather dinner party.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Squeezing the tofu to get rid of as much water as possible primes it to soak up oil, spices, and, in a word, flavor.
Author: Chris Morocco