Wednesday, April 5, 2017

How To Make Cool, Creamy Greek Tzatziki Sauce — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

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What do salsa, hummus, and tzatziki all have in common? They are all culinary chameleons that can be either a dip, a sauce, or a condiment at any given meal. Each of these dips pair equally well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and toasted bread. You can put them on a sandwich and even serve them as a party dip.

Tzatziki sometimes moonlights as yogurt-cucumber sauce or as that dill dip they serve at your favorite Greek restaurant, but chances are high you’ve enjoyed this cool, creamy, herby sauce before. And like salsa and hummus, it’s a good idea to keep a batch of tzatziki in your fridge at all times.

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