What is Greek-style yogurt?
These days most supermarkets carry Greek-style strained yogurt as well as the regular yogurt; one brand I like is called Fage. Greek-style yogurt is much thicker in texture than your usual supermarket varieties and even the no fat version is delicious. (I know I usually say no fat, no flavor. I am contradicting myself, but in this case no fat does have flavor.) If you can’t find Greek yogurt, you can simulate your own: Purchase about one-third more regular yogurt than the amount of Greek yogurt called for in the recipe and allow it to drain in a coffee filter–lined strainer in the refrigerator for about 4 hours, or until it has reduced to the necessary amount. For example, drain 1 cup regular yogurt to get 2/3 cup or 3 cups regular yogurt to get 2 cups.
