"The best part of the cheesecake is always the base, but there never seems to be enough… so why not add extra? As well as the base we’ve made a super crunchy crumb to sprinkle over and really take this loved dessert to a new level of decadence." – Tracey Pattison
23 recipes that use yoghurt in ways you never imagined
You can use it in dinner and you can use it in dessert, proving yoghurt is as versatile as it is tasty. Not only that, it also makes a healthier alternative to cream in many recipes.
Lemon yoghurt cake with labneh and lemon syrup
When life gives you lemons, turn them into cake. You'll need a 20cm round cake pan for this recipe.
Spicy chorizo pasta with harissa and yoghurt
Add a layer of zing instead of the typical layers of cheese and voila! Here we have a modern and quick way to cook with lasagne sheets that's still packed with flavour.
Spiced lamb with yoghurt and vegetable salad
Lamb and veg, with a delicious. twist!
Lamington fro-yo soft serve
What's cooler than cool? Ice-cold frozen yoghurt! delicious. Sam Parish gives the classic lamington a chilled-out contemporary twist.
Strawberry Eton mess with frosé granita
Frosé, AKA frozen rosé wine, is the drink of the moment. Here, it adds a boozy and refreshing ‘kick’ to granita.
Carrot cake pop tarts
Half carrot cake, half pop tart, 100% tasty and completely gluten free.
Zucchini fritters with herbed yoghurt
“Zucchini is the star in this quick meal,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. Quick and easy, this recipe makes for a perfect midweek go-to dinner.
Indian-style koftas
These Indian-style koftas are not only tasty but also packed full of nutritious goodness. A perfect weeknight meal.
Salmon cakes with horseradish yoghurt
Wondering what to do with any leftover seafood? Make a batch of salmon cakes the whole family can enjoy.
Sweet potato rosti with parsley lemon yoghurt
These healthy sweet potato rosti are the perfect bite to get the party started.
Fish with yoghurt tartar sauce and grain salad
Nothing screams summer like battered fish with tartar sauce on a hot afternoon! To access more delicious summer seafood dishes check out delicious. Feel Good Food (ABC, $39.99) by Valli Little, available in bookshops nationally.
Matt Moran's ocean trout, quinoa and zucchini salad with tahini yoghurt
Could you possibly fit more superfoods into one meal? Beautiful zucchini flowers elevate this ocean trout and quinoa salad to culinary highs.
Warm spiced rice salad with fried cauliflower and broccoli
This warm rice and vegetable salad by Alex Herbert is transformed into a hearty meal with a dollop of harissa yoghurt.
Eggplant wedges with spicy yoghurt
These roasted eggplants make a smoky side dish, or can be a vegetarian main course, and leftovers are fabulous the next day.