Beat The Heat - Tzadziki

August is upon us, and as I've been reading my favorite foodie blogs I've noticed a common theme:  everyone is hot and there is quite a bit of cooking "malaise" out there.  Who can blame us? When it's hot the thought of firing up the stove is not pleasant.  Barbecuing is a great option, but after 2 or 3 months, it can get downright dull.

Apparently, Grace, over at A Southern Grace feels the same way!  She came up with a great event called:

You can read more about Beat the Heat on her site, which, for those of you who haven't seen it, is terrific.  She's got a great whit and some kick ass recipes to go along with it.  It's become a regular read of mine and I love it.

Anyway, the basics are coming up with a recipe that involves NO COOKING, no stove, no oven, no BBQ, no microwave, in other words, NO HEAT!

LOVE IT!

Here's my contribution.  It's an oldie but a goodie folks...

Tsadziki

I love this dish. It's cool and clean, easy to make and quite versatile!  Use it as a dip, spread it in a pita pocket with grilled meat, or just eat it as a salad.  It sooo yummy!

Here is the original post if you'd like the recipe.

Thanks to Grace, for a great event, for a  great blog, and for being one of the first bloggers to read my site regularly.  I so appreciate the support.

So, click on over to Grace's site and get your entry in for Beat the Heat!

Comments

[noble pig]

Yummy! This does beat the heat!

[Sookie's Kitchen]

It's funny you should post this because my coworker from Iran just told me about this delisch recipe and my other coworker from India just gave me a gracious bag of mint. I just know I will love this dip!

[grace]

aw erinn, thanks so much for your kind words--i didn't even have to bribe you! :)
thanks for entering this AMAZING dish in my little event. it may be my favorite greek creation, and you've done a fine job with it. :)

[kellypea]

Love this -- especially on combo beef/lamb sliders...Perfect for beating the heat!