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Tzatziki, A Culinary Delight

Tzatziki is made with yogurt and cucumbers. It is considered a Greek dish but the word comes from the Turkish cacik. In addition to the main ingredients, lemon, dill parsley and mint can be used. I first encountered tzatziki in, of all places, the Australian state of Tasmania. Once tried, I never looked back. Tzatziki can be used on meat dishes or as a dip. It is healthy, tasty, and very refreshing. The following recipe has been used by our family for years. Give it a try. TZATZIKI •    1 continental cucumber, unpeeled •    1.5 cups (full-fat) Greek yoghurt (don’t be afraid of the fat content here - there are health and taste benefits) •    1 Tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil •    2 cloves of crushed garlic •    Lemon juice to taste •    Salt and pepper to taste. 1.     Take the cucumber and cut it lengthwise once. Use a spoon to remove the seeds. 2.   ...