Versatility of yogurt

Did you know that you can substitute yogurt in recipes calling for buttermilk, sour milk or sour cream? To trim calories and fat, you may use non fat yogurt, however that tends to be quite watery, so you'll probably want to drain it when substituting it for sour cream in dips, breads and cakes. To drain yogurt, line a funnel or coffee filter with a paper filter or cheesecloth and place over a bowl or pitcher. Allow it to drain for several hours, in the refrigerator, until it reaches the consistency that you desire. If, however, you use Greek yogurt, which is thicker than most other yogurt, you won't have to drain it.