June:: Fresh Garden Delights at your Book Club Gathering

Hi Friends:
If you're lucky enough to have a garden then you're probably about knee deep in fresh produce right now. I know I am! One morning last week my dear husband brought in 26 cucumbers. Yes - in one day! Eeek. But like good books -- you can't have too many :)

Here's a delightful recipe for a cucumber recipe that you can use on tea sandwiches or as a veggie dip at your next gathering.
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups Low Fat PLAIN Yogurt
2 cups cucumbers - remove seeds and dice small
Chopped Basil
Chopped Dill
1 TB Minced Garlic
1/2 Lemon
Salt and Pepper

Strain the yogurt through doubled-coffee filters for two hours in the refrigerator. You'll be amazed at how much liquid drains. This will leave you with a thick custardy yogurt.

While the yogurt is draining - Peel the cucumbers and scoop out the seeds. Then dice in small chunks. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt and peper. Let sit so they dry out just a bit.

Combine the finely chopped dill, basil with the minced garlic and the juice from 1/2 a lemon. Add the yogurt and season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the cucumbers.

Put in a sealed container in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. If water rises to the top -- pour it off, don't mix it back in.

Use on sandwiches, as a veggie dip, or as a spread on burgers. Light, refreshing and so easy.

ENJOY!

OH - AND IF YOU HAVE LOTS OF CUCUMBERS:: Make a little tub of Tzatziki to go (or the kit to make it themselves) for each of your book club members. They'll appreciate it.
Hugs~