Recipes with yogurt, plain

Sweet potato whip blended with carrots, chicken broth, nonfat yogurt, and cinnamon for a lighter, less sugary take on mashed sweet potatoes. A great make-ahead holiday side.

Mayo and yogurt dill dip leaning mostly on tangy plain yogurt, brightened with fresh dill, scallions, and garlic. A lighter, herby dip that comes together in five minutes for raw veggies.

Badami Gosht is a rich Indian lamb curry simmered in saffron yogurt and coconut milk, thickened with ground almonds and fragrant with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.

Indian yogurt kabob sauce with cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and garlic-ginger paste. A tangy, spiced marinade for grilling meat, fish, or vegetables.

Pepperoni and Vidalia onion quiche with slow-cooked sweet onions, Swiss cheese, and a yogurt-enriched custard in a prebaked pie shell. A savory, pizza-meets-quiche brunch dish.

Tender lamb stew meat braised in a fragrant blend of coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and ginger, then finished with a swirl of yogurt and fresh lemon juice. Serve over rice for a deeply aromatic Indian curry.

Steamed potato salad tossed with green peas, celery, and scallions in a lighter dressing of mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and loads of fresh dill. A bright, tangy side for cookouts and potlucks.

Apple bread made in a bread machine with apple cider, applesauce, diced Granny Smith apples, and walnuts. Triple apple flavor in a honey-sweetened loaf with crunchy nut bits.

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy this succulent dish that you and your friends will be hooked on!

Crunchy chicken salad with cheddar, celery, bell pepper, and pimiento in a creamy mayo-yogurt dressing. No cooking required. Makes 5 cups of sandwich filling.

Bangladeshi chicken korma with saffron, yogurt, double cream, and ground almonds. A rich, mildly spiced curry garnished with roasted almonds and fresh cilantro.

Slow cooker ground turkey tacos with mushrooms, tomato paste, white wine, and pickling spices, topped with a homemade yogurt cream sauce with nutmeg.

Homemade chicken shawarma: yogurt-marinated thigh meat layered with spinach and roasted red peppers, baked into a stacked loaf, sliced thin, and served on fresh chapati flatbread with tzatziki.

Whole wheat noodle casserole with sauteed mushrooms, sunflower seeds, yogurt, and cheese topped with breadcrumbs. A crunchy, creamy vegetarian bake.

Javanese pork satay skewers marinated in a peanut butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar blend, grilled and served with cucumber-yogurt raita over rice.

Freshly ground cardamom, cloves, and cumin give this yogurt-marinated chicken biryani its heady, aromatic punch. Served over saffron rice, it's a weeknight-friendly take on an Indian classic.