Photo pick in honor of all National Dip Holidays
This great photo and ingredient list is by jek in the box - Jek in the box says this recipe is great to eat as a dip with potato carrot pancakes (Latkes). The site goes on to say "the probiotics in the yogurt are good for you." "Cilantro is a good source of iron and fiber and can relieve your aches and pains." "Cucumber keeps ya cool and you can use the scrap pieces as a tonic for your skin...yogurt dip, it's good all around!" Don't that just say it all :)
- plain yogurt
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- bunch of cilantro chopped
- cucumber chopped
- 1 whole green onion cut
- squeeze of half lemon
- salt and pepper
What are Latkes?
A Latke is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes can be made with ingredients other than potatoes such as cheese, onion and zucchini. Traditionally served with sour cream or applesauce.
What are Potato Pancakes?
Potato pancakes are shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, matzo meal or flour and a binding ingredient such as egg or applesauce, often flavored with grated garlic or onion and seasoning. They may be topped with a variety of condiments, ranging from the savory (such as sour cream or cottage cheese), to the sweet (such as applesauce or sugar), or they may be served plain. The dish is sometimes made from mashed potatoes to make pancake-shaped croquettes. Some variations are made with sweet potatoes. wikipedia
Health Benefits of Cilantro
Controls blood pressure / aids digestion / rich in antioxidants / could improve eyesight / powerful cleanser and detoxifier / healthy skin / reduces wrinkles / reduces acne and blackheads / boosts healthy bones / emotional benefits / relief from stress / flavors food /
Health Benefits of Yogurt
Fermented Food: probiotics / cold and flu / preventing colorectal cancer / preventing sunburn / stimulate immunity / preventing vaginal yeast infections /
Yogurt Dips make great Sandwich Spreads for Tea Sandwiches
Definition of a Tea Sandwich: "A tea sandwich is a small prepared sandwich meant to be eaten at afternoon teatime to stave off hunger until the main meal."
"The tea sandwich may take a number of different forms, but should be easy to handle, and should be capable of being eaten in two bites." "It may be a long, narrow sandwich, a triangular half-sandwich, or a small biscuit." "It may also be cut into other decorative shapes with a cookie cutter." wikipedia
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