Mint Yogurt

   You will need:

o     2-3 cups of plain yogurt

o     1 tsp salt 

o     1/2 tsp peppercorns

o     1/2 cup chopped mint leaves 

o     1/3 cup olive oil

ü    Line a clean white dishtowel in a medium-large bowl; place the yogurt into the center of the dishtowel.

ü    Bring the four corners of the dishtowel together tie off the top corners and lift the yogurt over the bowl.

ü    Hand the dishtowel from one of kitchen cabinet handle and place the bowl underneath.

ü    More you leave it hanging more water will come out. When the majority of the surface liquid has been drained, it will start to drip more slowly (at least 4-5 hours); the yogurt should be at least as thick as sour cream.

ü    Open the cloth and using a spoon put the yogurt in a bowl for use.

ü    Add Olive oil, salt, peppercorns and chopped Mint leaves. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes and Enjoy!

Keep in mind that the volume of yogurt will reduce by half, and if you use fat-free yogurt, it will not be as thick.