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Homa Dashtaki

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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.

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.

Labneh

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

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.

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.

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.

Maast-O-Moosir (Savory Leopoldia Yogurt)

The most common way you will see maast-o-moosir is in a large bowl served as part of a meal.