greek yogurt Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:10:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala https://www.cookingclassy.com/crockpot-chicken-tikka-masala/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/crockpot-chicken-tikka-masala/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:06:15 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=75969 Rich and well spiced Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala! Made with bite size pieces of chicken, bright tomato puree, plenty of earthy spices, plus yogurt and cream to highlight. It's a go-to dinner for busy days!

Slow cooker chicken tikka masala garnished with cilantro in a black crockpot.

Yes that's right a crockpot chicken tikka masala that doesn't require any browning meat, sautéing aromatics, or the extra step of pureeing sauce. Everything is simply added right into a slow cooker, tossed together, cooked through, then finished off with a fair amount of cream.

It is the simplest way to cook this savory Indian-British dish and the final result is a full flavored, perfectly impressive curry style dinner. Who doesn't love a dinner recipe that takes minimal effort but yields maximum flavor!

This near effortless dish simmers low and slow allowing all the flavors to meld and soak into the chicken, and its generous allotment of cooking time allows for all those spices to marry together in a overall unified flavor.

The key to a good slow cooker curry style dish like this is just to use plenty of spices, fresh aromatics (garlic, ginger and onion), and never forget the cream (it compliments the tomato beautifully). Serve it with basmati rice cooked in a rice cooker for continued ease, and pair with a side of steamed peas or green beans to include a veggie.

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Burger Bowls https://www.cookingclassy.com/burger-bowls/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/burger-bowls/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:33:05 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=77042 A summery Burger Bowl that can be prepared any day year round, no grill required! Made with seared ground beef, tender oven fries, tart baby dill pickles, tangy cheddar, sweet tomatoes, vibrant onions, crisp lettuce and a flavorful burger sauce.

Single serving burger bowl showing ground beef, pickles, tomatoes, cheese, onion, baked fries and lettuce.

Burger bowls may seem all wrong at first glance because many of us grew up eating a classic burger not long after we could chew. So to take that special something that's American tradition that we've eaten for decades and modifying it to something that looks like a salad can just seem so strange. But to that I'd say, wait to give it your final opinion until you've tried them yourself and tasted of their exceptional flavor!

Burger bowls are simply a deconstructed burger made with the best things you get in a diner style burger and then some. The typical bun is traded for golden brown oven fries and it's polished off with a generous drizzle of savory burger sauce. A sauce that's similar to the spread at In-n-Out or Smash Burger sauce - being lightly sweet, slightly tangy, and extra creamy.

It's an exciting new way to switch up the typical piled high burger on a bun, into a piled high bowl spread out into an appetizing blend of colors and a satisfying variety of textures. It's a must try recipe for all burger lovers!

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Lemon Blueberry Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/blueberry-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/blueberry-salad/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:12:50 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=76905 Sun-kissed Lemon Blueberry Salad - made with crisp baby arugula and spinach, sweet juicy blueberries, tangy creamy feta, toasted crunchy pecans, and a balanced sweet and tart lemon poppy seed dressing. It may likely become your new go-to summer salad!

Overhead photo blueberry salad poppy seed dressing.

This is truly such a super simple salad that packs in so much flavor! It's a breeze to throw together and can easily be turned into a main entree by adding some chopped rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken to make it more hearty.

You'll love the lemon, poppy seed, and blueberry combo here. It may not be the first thing you'd think to add to salad, maybe perhaps more along the lines of a baked treat, but it works exceptionally well for a salad too.

Its sweet, tart, fruity, nutty, cheesy flavor fusion is completely crave-able, and it's bursting with fresh, nutritious goodness in every bite.

It's a different salad for a change, that's set to satisfy every tastebud and I'd say will likely even brighten your day!

Blueberry salad with spinach, arugula, pecans, feta and lemon poppy seed dressing.

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Tuna Pasta Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/tuna-pasta-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/tuna-pasta-salad/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:14:57 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=76134 This refreshing Mediterranean style Tuna Pasta Salad is made with tender curly rotini pasta, an abundance of fresh veggies, and a creamy lemon-dill dressing with a bright zip. It's a nutritious recipe with flavor in every bite!

Tuna pasta salad in a wooden bowl.

This tuna pasta salad can be served as a cool summer lunch, a cook out side dish, or even passes a dinner entree since it also includes a filling protein of nutritious tuna.

It's brimming with layers of flavor thanks to the lemony dressing, its duo of herbs, the rich tuna in oil, and the various blend of veggies which are a blend of fresh, roasted and marinated.

This is also a great dish to make ahead of time. So if you have a busy day the following day you can prep the day before and have it in the fridge ready to go for serving guests or an on the go meal prep.

Canned tuna got a major upgrade thanks to this recipe!

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Chicken Caesar Wrap https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-avocado-caesar-salad-wrap/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-avocado-caesar-salad-wrap/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 16:08:17 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=25034 This Chicken Caesar Wrap is a hearty, flavor loaded wrap layered with tender pieces of chicken, crisp lettuce leaves, bright tomatoes, rich avocados and a homemade creamy caesar dressing. It's such a satisfying summery lunch!

Close up photo of chicken caesar salad wrap in whole wheat tortillas.

Lately I've been loving wraps more than ever! They are such a welcome change to the same old sandwiches or salads we've had far too often.

Here you take a basic caesar salad, add in upgrades of avocados, chicken and tomatoes, along with a cool caesar dressing (and nix the croutons because the carbs on carbs seems overkill). Then wrap it all up in a jumbo tortilla and you've got a colorful, loaded wrap everyone will be envious of at your lunch hour (plus they are perfect for dinner too).

Yes, you could go the cheater route and use a store-bought caesar dressing to save time, but really this homemade caesar dressing makes the recipe what it is. Plus is easy to prep and most definitely worth the extra bit of effort and ingredients (many of which are kitchen staples).

And if you are wanting to live on the edge and splurge you could even take these chicken caesar wraps one step further and add cooked crumbled bacon. No one will complain!

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Whipped Greek Yogurt https://www.cookingclassy.com/whipped-greek-yogurt/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/whipped-greek-yogurt/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:43:05 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=74765 Meet Whipped Yogurt! It's a more indulgent form of yogurt, yet a slightly healthier alternative to regular whipped cream. It's billow soft, luxuriously creamy and there are endless ways to serve it!

Whipped yogurt shown with honey drizzled over, fruit and granola on the side.

If you've wondered before "can I make whipped cream out of Greek yogurt?" The answer is yes and no. Greek yogurt alone won't whip up into anything light and aerated like traditional whipped cream, but however if you add a fair amount of heavy cream to then it will whip up quite well.

It won't end up exactly as stiff and stable as traditional whipped cream but a cross between the stabilization of whipped cream and the yogurt (basically with a medium set stiffness). If you did want to stabilize it further a bit of properly dissolved gelatin ought to do the trick (just note the texture will be different of course).

The texture ends up amazingly silky smooth, richly creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth satisfying with every bite.

What to Serve with Whipped Yogurt

Wondering what to pair it with?

  • I recommend serving it with fresh fruit and granola or nuts. This basically creates an indulgent parfait, something to serve for a fancy brunch or dessert.
  • You can also dollop it atop breakfast foods like oat crepes, pancakes, or French toast.
  • Try it with cooked fruit like cinnamon sugar sauteed apples.
  • Or serve it as a fruit dip. Yum!
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Overnight Oats (5 Ways!) https://www.cookingclassy.com/overnight-oats-five-ways/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/overnight-oats-five-ways/#comments Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:00:34 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=26532 Overnight oats are rich, creamy, and perfect as a hearty and satisfying breakfast on the go. Learn how to make the best overnight oats that you can customize with your favorite toppings and add-ins. Plus, 5 delicious flavor variations!

Overnight oats in mason jars, five different ways, on a wooden platter next to a spoon.

Quick, grab-and-go breakfasts don’t have to be boring. The proof is in the oats! If you’ve never tried overnight oats before, you’re in for a satisfying treat. With only 5 ingredients, this easy recipe makes the BEST overnight oats that are rich, creamy, and just sweet enough. Perfect for customizing with all sorts of delicious toppings and flavors. Add everything to a jar with your favorite mix-ins, and after a rest in the fridge, this overnight oatmeal is ready first thing in the morning.

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:25:52 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=28980 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of two incredible side dishes, pasta salad meets a traditional green salad. It's brimming with vibrant flavor, has a satisfying blend of textures, and it's sure to be a hit at your next summer get together!

Chicken caesar pasta salad shown in a brown wooden serving bowl over a red cloth on a white marble surface.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is made with tender penne pasta, lightly charred grilled chicken breasts, crisp romaine lettuce, sweet grape tomatoes, crunchy croutons, rich parmesan and it's all covered in a creamy, lemony caesar salad dressing.

It's a dish so filling and delicious that is could easily pasta for the main entree of a meal.

Plus it's easy to make and there's even a few shortcuts if you want to save some time, such as using rotisserie chicken, store-bought croutons, and even a store-bought caesar dressing (though I'd add some fresh lemon to it).

Or if you love to impress and go all out like I did here, which will create the very best pasta salad, then make the croutons from scratch, go for the grilled chicken option, and make the simple dressing fresh. This pasta salad is a dream and I think you'll absolutely love it!Grilled chicken caesar salad shown from overhead in a wooden bowl with romaine lettuce and wooden serving spoons to the side.

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Yogurt Cake https://www.cookingclassy.com/yogurt-cake/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/yogurt-cake/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:44:06 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=70136 Easy Yogurt Cake! It's an irresistible cake made a bit healthier with Greek yogurt and olive oil, and it has a moist crumb with a texture similar to muffins or pound cake. It's delicious topped with whipped cream or sweetened yogurt and fresh berries, or keep it simple and dust with a light powdered sugar finish or drizzle with honey.

Slice of yogurt cake shown close up with yogurt and berries on top.Why You'll Love This Easy Homemade Cake

This humbly simple French style yogurt cake is perfectly fit for entertaining or a birthday celebration, yet it's mildly sweet also making it ideal for a weekend breakfast.

It's a tender cake thanks to its high yogurt content and the taste has a nice faint tang and depth of flavor.

And you wouldn't believe how effortless it is to make. It's a cake that doesn't require a mixer at all, it's a simple batter mixed by hand.

The other great thing about it is that you don't need to wait for it to cool completely before slicing and serving. It can be served a bit warm which is great during cooler months, or when you simply don't have the time to wait hours for a decadent homemade cake.

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Greek Chicken Bowls https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-chicken-bowl/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/greek-chicken-bowl/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:39:50 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=69987 A loaded Greek Bowl with pan seared chicken, nutritious quinoa, a healthy Greek salad, tangy feta, plus creamy tzatziki and hummus. It's an excellent dinner while any extra will be awaiting for lunch the following day.

Close up photo of healthy Greek bowl.

Greek Chicken Bowl

I've shared Greek chicken bowls before but they called for marinated and grilled chicken. I wanted a simpler weeknight and winter friendly version that was just as delicious, so created this stovetop variation.

They are still brimming with flavor, abundant in fresh goodness, and it's all about those sauces (they include both tzatziki and hummus and it makes all the difference).

It's a one bowl meal you can feel great about serving as it includes a whole grain, a complete protein, healthy fats (olive oil and avocado), and a tons of vegetables. And of course we throw some cheese in there because feta adds so much flavor.

Also try the other variations I've shared below (you can swap out things like quinoa for rice, avocado for olives, and parsley for mint). It's a versatile Greek bowl that's sure to satisfy without leaving you feeling weighed down.

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