# Help me enjoy a gallon of yogurt **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 28, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382 "2018-03-28T23:05:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/1 "2018-03-28T23:05:38Z")
I bought a gallon of full fat, no sugar added, organic yogurt at Costco. It is delicious! Been eating it with fresh tropical fruit, granola. And today I made blueberry pancakes with yogurt. Got recipes? I want to use it up before it loses its’ flavor. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/2 "2018-03-28T23:10:11Z")
> [@harmonicamoon](#): > > I bought a gallon of full fat, no sugar added, organic yogurt at Costco. It is delicious! > > Been eating it with fresh tropical fruit, granola. And today I made blueberry pancakes with yogurt. > > Got recipes? I want to use it up before it loses its’ flavor. > > Thank you. Smoothies! We generally do something like this: -A slosh of apple cider (use the good unfiltered kind, it’ll make a difference) -A big old blob of plain yogurt -A banana or two -Other fruit, fresh or frozen It’s a great start to the day. I also do fake lassis in the summertime, using full-fat buttermilk; my guess is you could do something similar with yogurt. -A blob of yogurt -A slob of honey -Fresh cardamom if you want -Mango or peaches -Maybe some juice or nectar to thin it out Edit: [Looks like yogurt is the way to go for lassis](https://twosleevers.com/indian-yogurt-lassi-lassi-variations/). This link has a lot of variations, including the fascinating-sounding cumin lassi. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/3 "2018-03-28T23:10:51Z")
[Tzatziki](http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce-greek-cucumber-yogurt-sauce-304166). Then make [falafel](https://www.israelisupermarketonline.com/products/osem-falafel-mix). Also, squirt some Sriracha sauce on the falafels in addition to the tzatziki. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/4 "2018-03-28T23:11:32Z")
I’m not sure it loses its flavor. If anything, I would expect it to get stronger with time. For me, I use yogurt a lot with curries and things like that. Great for marinating meat in with spices–that sort of thing. Also, anywhere sour cream or buttermilk goes well, you can sub yogurt for the same idea, but slightly different flavor. ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/5 "2018-03-28T23:21:04Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > [Tzatziki](http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce-greek-cucumber-yogurt-sauce-304166). x2 The trick is to properly dry the cucumber so your tzatziki isn’t watery. Why tzatziki isn’t bigger than French fries is a mystery to me. Hell, why French fries dipped in tzatziki isn’t bigger than ketchup is a mystery to me. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/6 "2018-03-28T23:21:13Z")
So this is going to replace the gallon of milk challenge? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/7 "2018-03-28T23:23:12Z")
> [@eunoia](#): > > x2 The trick is to properly dry the cucumber so your tzatziki isn’t watery. First thing in the linked directions: > [@](#): > > Peel cucumbers and dice. Put them in a colander and sprinkle with the tablespoon of salt (draws water out). Cover with a plate and sit something heavy on top. Let sit for 30 minute Drain well and wipe dry with a paper towel. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/8 "2018-03-28T23:26:55Z")
Don’t worry about it losing its flavor. I’m assuming you live alone? If you’re concerned about spoilage, you can freeze it although the texture will change when it thaws. ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/9 "2018-03-29T01:27:01Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > First thing in the linked directions: > 😉 What you want to do is slice the cucumber longitudinally, spoon out all the watery middle and seeds and discard, grate the rest and leave out in the hot Aegean sun until you have dry cucumber flakes like the onions in dry onion soup mix. The recipe talks about drawing (some) water from the cucumber. I’m talking about drying cucumber so that it draws water out of the _yogurt_. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/10 "2018-03-29T01:47:52Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > [Tzatziki](http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce-greek-cucumber-yogurt-sauce-304166). > > Then make [falafel](https://www.israelisupermarketonline.com/products/osem-falafel-mix). > > Also, squirt some Sriracha sauce on the falafels in addition to the tzatziki. 😉 Or a gyro. ---
**Author:** ![j666](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de0a6/32.png) [@j666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j666)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/11 "2018-03-29T01:58:44Z")
Use instead of mayonnaise for tuna salad Make a veggie dip with it Do NOT try it on a baked potato; that doesn’t work ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/12 "2018-03-29T02:12:51Z")
> [@eunoia](#): > > What you want to do is slice the cucumber longitudinally, spoon out all the watery middle and seeds… [English cucumbers](https://www.thespruce.com/english-versus-regular-cucumbers-2355806) have much smaller seeds and don’t need to be scooped out. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/13 "2018-03-29T02:35:59Z")
Did you just get the two containers for BOGO free? I did too! I live alone and don’t cook. The stuff is good til mid-May, and I’m eating it the same way you do. Fruit and cereal. Yum! Just keep eating it that way! (Although lassis are freakin fantastic…) ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Lichtman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeff_lichtman/32/1531_2.png) [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/14 "2018-03-29T02:36:24Z")
[Gin-Gar Chicken](http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/bbqd-gin-gar-chicken-39989). This recipe won second place in the Gilroy Garlic Festival Cook-Off. ---
**Author:** ![araminty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5e925/32.png) [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/15 "2018-03-29T02:43:59Z")
Make a spicy Indian biryani and serve it with a big gob of raita (yogurt + any kind of diced veg) to cool off. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/16 "2018-03-29T02:45:28Z")
Use it instead of buttermilk in biscuits and pancakes. In my opinion, they come out even better made with yogurt. ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/17 "2018-03-29T04:19:30Z")
> [@Jeff\_Lichtman](#): > > [Gin-Gar Chicken](http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/bbqd-gin-gar-chicken-39989). This recipe won second place in the Gilroy Garlic Festival Cook-Off. > [@pulykamell](#): > > I’m not sure it loses its flavor. If anything, I would expect it to get stronger with time. > > For me, I use yogurt a lot with curries and things like that. Great for marinating meat in with spices–that sort of thing. Also, anywhere sour cream or buttermilk goes well, you can sub yogurt for the same idea, but slightly different flavor. This is along the lines of what I was thinking. The best tandoori chicken is yogurt marinated. ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/18 "2018-03-29T04:36:50Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > [English cucumbers](https://www.thespruce.com/english-versus-regular-cucumbers-2355806) have much smaller seeds and don’t need to be scooped out. Too sweet and tasteless, use real cucumbers, garden fresh if possible. Same goes for American “Greek” yogurt which isn’t even strained but just uses thickeners (and probably adds sugar.) Straining thickens, but also leaches out some of the lactose. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/19 "2018-03-29T05:24:44Z")
Blueberries. Lots of 'em. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382/20 "2018-03-29T06:13:48Z")
Thank you everyone! Now I wish I had bought two gallons! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-enjoy-a-gallon-of-yogurt/811382.md?page=2)