Monday, May 16, 2011

Orange Yogurt

I must have breakfast in the morning. Usually within an hour of waking up or else I get really really cranky. This is also true for having a cup of coffee. I'm always looking for new breakfast ideas and when I saw the Barefoot Contessa flavor her own yogurt, I was sold. Turned out delicious.

The key is to drain your yogurt overnight in a strainer with a paper towl or piece of cheesecloth. This takes out the excess liquid.

Sans excess liquid

Then you add in your favorite flavors. I used her example of orange zest, orange juice, a little vanilla and some honey.

Delicious yogurt in my morning parfait. I'll definitely be making this again. I'm thinking of trying a pomegrante flavor. Yum!

Here is her original recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/orange-yogurt-recipe/index.html

4 comments:

  1. i am a big pomegranate fan, so i bet that twist on this will be so good!

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  2. This looks tasty! Have you ever tried Greek Yogurt? It is super thick and saves you the step of straining it!

    - Maggie

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  3. Holy moly!!! I use a coffee filter to strain yogurt. I never buy greek yogurt because its expensive and I can get the same texture straining it! I've got to try the orange.... Bet you could do lemon too....

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