Yogurt Substitution

Directions

1. 1
   Blend yogurt and cheese as base for dips; season with garlic and onion.
2. 2
   Use plain yogurt instead of milk or cream in mashed potatoes or pasta dishes.
3. 3
   Use vanilla yogurt instead of milk with instant pudding mixes for calcium-rich, creamy dessert.
4. 4
   Replace the sour cream in many cakes, muffins and quick breads with plain or vanilla yogurt.
5. 5
   Add 1 teaspoon baking soda to dry ingredients (in addition to other leavening ingredients called for in recipe). Blend 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard with 1 cup plain yogurt and salt, pepper and/or herbs, to taste, to replace mayo in tuna or chicken salad.