Whether you make your own or buy it at the store, yogurt enhances a variety of dishes with its cool tang—try it as a marinade, in dressings, or as the base for refreshing drinks. We’ve gathered some of our favorite recipes using yogurt, from cold soups to spicy curries.
Turnips with Yogurt and Tomatoes

Sweet Yogurt with Saffron and Pistachios (Shrikhand)
Lentil Soup with Caraway and Minted Yogurt
Eggplant and Yogurt Dip (Borani-e Bademjan)
Yogurt and Cucumber Dip (Mast-o Khiar)
Mango Lassi (Indian Mango Yogurt Drink)
Bangladeshi Spiced Yogurt Drink (Burhani)
Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt (Cilbir)
Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops
Red Leaf Salad with Ranch Dressing
Spiced Persimmon Frozen Yogurt
Cucumber Yogurt Dip (Tzatziki)
Tagliatelle with Yogurt and Fried Onions (Rishta bi Laban wa Bassal)