6 quick with yogurt dressing Recipes

bacon, plain yogurt (not nonfat ), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, finely chopped, salt, romaine hearts , cut crosswise into half-inch strips, diced cooked skinless rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, halved, ripe avocado, diced, blue cheese, crumbled

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

peeled avocado, with pit removed, chile powder, juice of 1 lime, salt and pepper to taste, non-fat yogurt, ice water, accompaniments: mesclun greens , pink grapefruit segments and diced red pepper

plain yogurt, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, a whole world of possible additions, minced onion and / or garlic, minced cucumber, snipped chives / green onions, chopped parsley , other herbs, dried onion flakes, black sesame seeds and a little sesame oil, chopped olives and 2-3 tbsp italian dressing, salsa , cumin or taco seasonings, curry powder, chopped up cooked bacon, canned salmon, chopped clams with some of the clam juice, you get the idea .