Creamy Tzatziki Sauce anytime
I look forward to street fairs of all kinds, mainly because it's the only time I ever get to eat a gyro. All Greek sandwiches from outdoor stalls intrigue me — whether they're made from thinly sliced lamb or grill-burnished chicken chunks. My craving is actually for the yummy yogurt-based Tzatziki Sauce.
Alicia and I were discussing this craving the other day, and she pointed out that even though it sounds exotic, Tzatziki Sauce is little more than yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic and mint.
“You could make it for yourself every week if you wanted to,” she said.
Yet another ah-ha moment in the life of a desperate cook! We have a truly wonderful (and simple) recipe for grilled chicken kebabs at KitchenScoop.com. And in less than 10 minutes, I can top my chicken with today's Creamy Tzatziki Sauce. So what am I waiting for? Nothing — not even the next street fair!
Suggested menu: Grilled Greek-style chicken sandwiches with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and pita bread
• Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross are co-authors of “Desperation Dinners!” Write them at Desperation Dinners, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, or tellus@kitchenscoop.com. More at Desperation Dinners website, kitchenscoop.com.