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I Didn't Appreciate Yogurt Until I Left Iran

From homemade labneh to whey sharbat, here’s how to make the most of it.

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With Hot Honey and Herbs

Tenderizing yogurt makes the perfect marinade for grilled bone-in chicken thighs, which get even more flavor from chile-infused honey.

Yogurt-​Berry Paletas

Creamy yogurt and the season’s best berries team up to make refreshing frozen paleta treats you’ll want on hand all summer long.

Blistered Asparagus With Labneh and Harissa

This just-charred-enough asparagus begs to be dragged through a swoosh of cool, creamy labneh mixed with bright, fiery harissa.

Cucumber Sekanjabin Sharbat

Tangy whey, refreshing cucumber, and a sweet-tart sekanjabin syrup made from apple cider vinegar come together to form a seriously drinkable beverage.

Chilled Beet and Yogurt Soup

Beat the heat with this incredibly vibrant, wildly simple, and refreshingly cold beet soup made in a blender. Roast your beets for the brightest color.

Labneh

The hands-off process of straining yogurt overnight yields labneh, a thicker, creamy spread you’ll use in everything from dips to dressings.