http://leitesculinaria.com/2278/recipes-yogurt-cheese-balls-garlic-dill-oil-aleppo-pepper.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Recipes, Food, and Cooking Blog Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://leitesculinaria.com/2278/recipes-yogurt-cheese-balls-garlic-dill-oil-aleppo-pepper.html#comment-6583 C.M. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:46:25 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=2278#comment-6583 This was delicious—my favorite in the spread of meze that I put out on New Year's Eve, with crisped pitas for dipping. I did not make the balls, but instead used it as a dip, mixing the garlic, olive oil, pepper, dill, and chives into the drained yogurt and adjusting to taste. This was delicious—my favorite in the spread of meze that I put out on New Year’s Eve, with crisped pitas for dipping. I did not make the balls, but instead used it as a dip, mixing the garlic, olive oil, pepper, dill, and chives into the drained yogurt and adjusting to taste.

]]> http://leitesculinaria.com/2278/recipes-yogurt-cheese-balls-garlic-dill-oil-aleppo-pepper.html#comment-6582 Testers' Choice Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:45:00 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=2278#comment-6582 [Leanne] Despite the time it took to prepare the cheese balls, the results were amazing. I served these with other cheeses and crackers for a wine and cheese party and everyone loved these! They were surprised that I had made them. The cheese was still a little soft (firm enough to hold shape, but soft enough to spread on a cracker) but the marinated oil made it very tasty. [Leanne] Despite the time it took to prepare the cheese balls, the results were amazing. I served these with other cheeses and crackers for a wine and cheese party and everyone loved these! They were surprised that I had made them. The cheese was still a little soft (firm enough to hold shape, but soft enough to spread on a cracker) but the marinated oil made it very tasty.

]]> http://leitesculinaria.com/2278/recipes-yogurt-cheese-balls-garlic-dill-oil-aleppo-pepper.html#comment-6581 Testers' Choice Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:44:44 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=2278#comment-6581 [Laurel Fan] I've made yogurt cheese before, and this method is wonderful for getting the right texture. I think the second draining with the salt makes the difference. The presentation is beautiful with the white cheese and garlic, green herbs, and red flakes of pepper floating in orange tinted oil. The creamy tanginess of the cheese is well matched with the spicy oil. [Laurel Fan] I’ve made yogurt cheese before, and this method is wonderful for getting the right texture. I think the second draining with the salt makes the difference. The presentation is beautiful with the white cheese and garlic, green herbs, and red flakes of pepper floating in orange tinted oil. The creamy tanginess of the cheese is well matched with the spicy oil.

]]> http://leitesculinaria.com/2278/recipes-yogurt-cheese-balls-garlic-dill-oil-aleppo-pepper.html#comment-6579 Testers' Choice Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:40:21 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/wordpress/?p=2278#comment-6579 [Bonnie Depew] I love recipes that act as a launching pad for all sorts of variation ideas, like this one did. The yogurt cheese was quite tasty on its own. It would be nice on a bagel in place of cream cheese. The flavors of the marinade made the cheese even tastier. It added a nice edge to the smoothness of the cheese. This would be great to serve for an appetizer. The herbs and spices could be changed for endless taste variations. Blending the spices right into the cheese would also make a great topping for baked potatoes, breads or crackers, or a dip for vegetables. This one is a keeper! [Bonnie Depew] I love recipes that act as a launching pad for all sorts of variation ideas, like this one did. The yogurt cheese was quite tasty on its own. It would be nice on a bagel in place of cream cheese. The flavors of the marinade made the cheese even tastier. It added a nice edge to the smoothness of the cheese. This would be great to serve for an appetizer. The herbs and spices could be changed for endless taste variations. Blending the spices right into the cheese would also make a great topping for baked potatoes, breads or crackers, or a dip for vegetables. This one is a keeper!

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