Tzatziki

I learned to make this creamy yogurt dip as an exchange student in northeastern Greece. I was placed with a family with two incredible cooks—my host father was a retired pastry chef and my host mother was a no-nonsense housewife who spent most of her time in the kitchen. Jackpot! The first thing I learned to make in their kitchen was this thick, garlicky tzatziki; it’s been a staple in my repertoire ever since.