It’s been hot in my neck of the woods–and is on its way to hotter. Not that it ever stops me from baking. Are you kidding–I’m onto my third round of Mounds brownies already! But seems like time for a cool change. Let’s go Greek and make some tzatziki and lamburgers!
Rocky Hill’s West Side Market is my usual lamburger purveyor of choice, but this time I tried New Zealand lamb patties from Whole Foods. Both are delicious–I always season simply with salt, pepper and crushed rosemary. But they’re even better served with tzatziki, so let’s whip some up!
TZATZIKI
adapted ever so slightly from a very tasty recipe on About.com
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons vinegar
1 clove garlic, pressed
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
7 oz. Fage Total Greek yogurt
½ cup sour cream
½ English cucumber, grated (don’t peel!)
2 teaspoons chopped dill
Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in small bowl.
Add yogurt and sour cream.
Shred cucumber. Dig my handy shredding box!
Add dill and shredded cuke to the rest of the ingredients.
Cool as a cucumber and oh so creamy! No vampires anywhere in sight, either!
Sad to say, that’s not Connecti-corn hiding behind the main attraction (shhh, I made this more than a month ago). But, of course, native corn, outstanding in its field, is now available! Berruti’s in South Glastonbury had Providence butter and sugar last week–and their “even better” Montauk variety should be out now. May require another ride across the river this afternoon.
My goal for today, and for the next few of increasing heat, humidity and haze: to be a cool cat. You stay cool, too!
July 17, 2011 at 7:57 pm
This would be perfect with my homemade pitas. Thank you for sharing another beautiful recipe. I hope you had a lovely weekend, and I hope you have an even lovelier week. Many blessings and much love…
July 18, 2011 at 6:34 am
Thank you, Monet. One day I want to try your homemade pitas, too! Wishing you a happy–and cool–week as well! XO ♥
July 18, 2011 at 9:24 am
Oh I like Monet’s idea for homemade pitas with your delicious, flavorful cooling sauce. It looks pretty good with the lamb burgers too;-)
Have a great week – hope it cools down for you!
July 18, 2011 at 11:24 am
Definitely! They are officially on my to-try list now…along with your gorgeous peach upside-down cake. You have a great week, too, Patty!