Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2007

Do drain your yogurt and squeeze the excess water from your cuke! I drain yogurt by using a strainer with a paper coffee filter in it, let it sit for awhile, and the water strains out easily. Squeezed the excess water from the cuke by pushing it with my fist into a colander. Did use lemon juice rather than white vinegar (personal preference) and a bit less garlic. Served with fresh pita and chicken souvlaki with zucchini. Thank you, Teina.

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bluebettylu

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2007

I first had tzatziki when I was in Crete. I haven't had it in a few years and decided to try this recipe out. Well, it's not exactly the same as what I had in Crete but close to it. I couldn't figure out what it was missing. It was still really good though.

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Tracy L.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pensacola, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2007

A little salty, but I did use sour cream, cut back on the garlic.

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CHARITYBOO

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Beaverton, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2007

I halved this recipe and thought it was delicious. We served this with falafel and a greek pasta salad. A+ dinner.

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ZOPOOH

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA

Living In: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2006

I know I'm in the minority here, but I didn't like this at all. Maybe if I'd have cut the vinegar by 2/3 or something. It just didn't hit me well. The garlic was just insane, and I love garlic. I'll make this again, but probably with the adjustments the reviewer below indicated. This just didn't do it for me. :-(

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Tulips*n*Truffles

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2006

I tweaked this recipe based on a wonderful reccomendation from woman in Santorini, Greece. Directions & ingredients are the same, just adjusted the amounts. You MUST drain the yogurt for 5-6 hours or overnight. English cucumber is not necessary, as you can use a regular large cucumber, peel, cut into quarters & use spoon to remove seeds, then shread w/ cheese grater. Shred cuke over a lint free tea towel, grab the ends of the towel together, twist and squeeze out the water. 2 large cloves garlic is plenty & I am a garlic lover. Will be too over powering w/ 5 cloves, already tried it on the first batch. 1 TBSP distilled white vinegar. 5 TBSP extra virgin olive oil. 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste. I even received rave reviews from my Greek Father-In-Law!

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jodi

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Ringwood, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2006

AWESOME - No changes necessary. I've been looking for a recipe that was a perfect flavor and texture match for the Tzatziki we had while living in Europe.

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USCGFamily

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2006

Authentic taste, and great side to homemade pita and falafel. (In our house my family prefers tzatziki to tahini.) I did decrease the garlic a bit, but otherwise, a delightful side!

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