Spicy Yogurt Cooler Recipes

SPICY YOGURT AND LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the yogurt, buttermilk, cilantro, lime zest and juice, cumin and serrano chile in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.

SPICY YOGURT COOLER

Steps:

• In a blender blend together lassi ingredients until smooth and pale green, about 1 minute. Serve lassi in chilled glasses.

SPICY CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT, LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Toss the cucumber pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and set in a colander in the sink to drain.
• In a small pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the coriander and cumin, and toast until fragrant, stirring to avoid scorching, about 1 minute. Remove oil from heat, add red-pepper flakes and allow to cool.
• In a medium bowl, toss the salted cucumber pieces with the scallions, spiced oil and apple cider vinegar. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or overnight while you prepare the yogurt.
• In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, half of the herbs (mint, dill and parsley), zest and juice of the lemon and the olive oil. Stir to incorporate, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate or the bottom of a shallow bowl. Using a slotted spoon to drain the cucumbers and scallions of excess liquid, evenly place the cucumbers and scallions on top of the yogurt. Finish with the remaining chopped herbs and pine nuts (if using), and serve immediately.

HOMEMADE YOGURT IN A COOLER!

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm milk to 185 degrees, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
• Add dry milk to warmed milk and whisk until dissolved.
• Place pan in a large bowl with ice water and cool milk down to 110 degrees.
• Place 3 T yogurt in a small bowl and mix with about 1/2 cup of warm milk.
• Pour pan of warm milk into a one quart jar, then add yogurt mixture.
• Partially fill a 1 gallon drink cooler with 110 degree water (I use one with the spout in the lid, but any small cooler will work).
• Place jar in cooler and make sure the water comes up to just below the lid.
• Cover cooler and place in a warm, sunny spot in your yard for 6-8 hours! The sun will help the yogurt stay nice and warm while it incubates.
• Refridgerate and enjoy!

SPICY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small serving bowl, stir together the cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, yogurt and chili sauce. Chill for at least one hour, or until needed.

SPICY YOGURT CHICKEN

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, make a few slashes in each drumstick. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, season to taste. Add the drumsticks, rubbing the mixture well into the meat. If you have time, cover and chill for 30 mins.
• Remove the drumsticks from the marinade, shaking off the excess. Cook them on the barbecue for 20-25 mins, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

PEACHY YOGURT COOLER

Steps:

• Place milk, yogurt and peach in blender. Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
• Pour into glasses. Sprinkle with nutmeg.