Mango Agave Granola With Greek Yogurt Recipes

BAKED APPLES WITH OATMEAL AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut off the top third of each apple. With a small knife, and working from the top of each apple, carefully carve out a large "bowl," including the core, about 2 inches in diameter. Rub the cut part with lemon and put the apples into a 9-inch square baking dish. Dice the carved-out parts of the apples, without the seeds, and set aside. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, and then whisk in 4 tablespoons of the muscovado sugar, the cinnamon and pepper and cook until smooth. Brush the inside of the apples with the butter mixture. Pour the apple cider into the bottom of the baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake until the apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes longer. Transfer the apples to a platter. Carefully strain the cooking liquid into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Cook until it is reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. While the apples are baking, stir the hot milk, remaining muscovado sugar, reserved chopped apples and orange zest into the warm oatmeal and cook for a few minutes. Divide the oatmeal among the baked apples. Top each apple with a dollop of yogurt and drizzle the reduced cider over the top.

HOMEMADE MANGO-AGAVE GRANOLA WITH GREEK YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 1/2-sheet pan with parchment paper or silpat. Mix together the oil, agave syrup, honey, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Combine the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, flax seed, and salt in a large bowl. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir well to combine making sure everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared sheet pan and bake in the oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. While still warm, break into clumps. Add the dried fruit after it has cooled. Serve the yogurt in bowls and top with some of the granola and a drizzle of honey. Store the leftover granola in an airtight container in a cool place.

CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS WITH GREEK YOGURT

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the carrots on a baking sheet and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the cumin and salt and toss well. Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast until tender, about 40 minutes, shaking pan halfway through the cooking time.
• 2. Place the carrots on a platter, sprinkle with the parsley and top with the yogurt.

CHICKEN LIVER STROGANOFF WITH GREEK YOGURT

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil (it should taste like sea water).
• Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, straight-sided saute pan until it shimmers. Sprinkle the chicken livers liberally with salt and pepper. In two batches, add the chicken livers to the hot oil and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned livers to a plate.
• Once all of the livers have been browned, add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the pan. Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 more tablespoons of the butter and the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until slightly softened and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Take the pan off of the heat and carefully add the cognac. Stir to combine, place the pan back on the heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the chicken broth and cook until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the browned livers into long strips about 1/2-inch thick.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir the yogurt into the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Then add the livers and stir to combine. Simmer the sauce until the livers are cooked to your liking, 3 to 5 minutes for medium. Season with salt and pepper.
• While the livers are cooking in the sauce, cook the egg noodles in the boiling water until al dente, 5 to 8 minutes. Then drain. Toss the hot egg noodles with the remaining butter and half of the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, divide the egg noodles among 4 to 6 bowls and top with the chicken livers and sauce. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Alternatively, this dish can be served family-style on a large platter.

SMOKY TOMATO-GREEK YOGURT CREMA

Steps:

• Heat a grill to high. Toss the tomato halves with some canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until the tomatoes are charred and softened, turning once or twice, about 5 minutes total.
• Combine the grilled tomatoes, vinegar and chipotles in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Add the garlic, onions, cilantro, oregano and some salt and pepper and pulse until slightly smooth.
• Put the yogurt in a medium bowl and swirl in some of the salsa, being careful not to stir it in completely.

GREEK YOGURT WITH HONEY, FRUIT AND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Top yogurt with honey and granola, sprinkle berries on top.