Tzatziki

You might not recognize the name, but you've most likely had tzatziki if you've ever eaten a Gryo. It's a yogurt based spicy cucumber sauce that can be served in a sandwich or eaten alongside your hummus with pita bread or chips.

For the Tzatziki, place 1 pint plain yogurt (don't use non-fat) in a cheese cloth lined sieve set over a bowl. Let drain in the fridge for several hours to remove excess water. Alternatively, buy Greek yogurt. In the food processor, grate a peeled and seeded cucumber. Mix in 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and place into the same type of sieve cheesecloth setup that the yogurt is in. Also put in the fridge for a few hours. Another method for the cucumbers is to place them in a clean kitchen towel and ring out the water.

Combine the drained yogurt and cucumber in a bowl with 3 cloves grated garlic (use a microplane), 1 tablespoon good olive oil and 2 teaspoons white or champagne vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper. 2 teaspoons fresh minced dill are optional. Once combine this dip can be set aside in the fridge for several hours for all flavors to meld together.

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