BBQ Chicken Pita Sandwiches
courtesy of LeeAnn

A great summer afternoon recipe.


chicken breasts
1 quart Straus Whole or Nonfat Plain Yogurt

Marinade
6 oz. Feta Cheese (or to taste)
dill, freshly chopped or dried
juice of 1 or 2 lemons

Filling
red onions, thinly sliced
cucumbers, thinly sliced
tomatoes, thinly sliced

olive oil
pita bread

Cut the chicken breasts into chunks and marinate in a yogurt, dill, and lemon mixture. Add lemon juice and dill to yogurt. Pour over the chicken - using enough to coat pieces (keep the rest of the yogurt mixture to the side). Let the chicken set or use right away. Skewer and BBQ. In the remaining yogurt mixture, add feta cheese. Oil and grill pita bread -- cut in half after grilled. Load your sandwich into the pita. Chicken goes on the bottom. Add onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes next. Then drizzle with the yogurt mixture.

The yogurt mixture can also be used as salad dressing.

Broccoli Casserole
Courtesy of Shirley, Straus milk drinker

Serves 2-3

1 lb. Broccoli, crowns broken into florets, stems peeled and cut into strips (or use Spinach instead)
1 can solid pack tuna in water (or substitute cooked chicken or turkey. Or if you're vegetarian, don't include meat at all)
3 Tbs. Straus Butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup Straus Nonfat Milk
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup Straus Nonfat Yogurt
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Steam the broccoli for about five minutes (just until it's bright green). Meanwhile, melt the butter, add the flour and let it foam for a few seconds (don't let it brown!). Add the milk all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture thickens and is smooth. Stir in the salt, yogurt, dill and parmesan. Simmer for about 2 minutes. Place the drained tuna and broccoli in a buttered casserole, then pour over the cream sauce. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve with extra yogurt, if desired.

Cheese Pie

Serves 8
1-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
1-1/2 cup shredded monterey jack (6 oz.)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 12 cup)
2 tablespoons flour
4 eggs
1 cup Straus Family Creamery Milk (any kind)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 medium tomatoes, sliced

Mix cheeses, onion and flour. Spread in a greased pie plate, 10 x 1-1/2 inches, or a round 9-1/2 inch dish. Beat eggs slightly; beat in milk, salt, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cheese mixture. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until set, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes; arrange tomato slices around the edge of the pie, overlapping slices slightly.

Macaroni & Cheese
by Emory Davis

Using the finest butter, cream and cheddar cheese makes all the difference in the world. It tastes better and is just as easy as the packaged brands.

8 ounces macaroni
2 tablespoons Straus Butter (salted or unsalted)
1/2 cup Straus Whipping Cream (any variety Straus milk will work as well)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot.
Over low heat, add butter and stir until melted. Add cream and cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Season with a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce. Serve immediately.

Macaroni & Cheese Family Style
serves 4

1 pound macaroni noodles, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup salted Straus Organic Butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
pinch of cayenne pepper
pinch of nutmeg

2-1/2 cups Straus Organic Milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste

Make a roux:
In a heavy sauce pan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and stir continuously over medium heat. Add cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Continue cooking for a few minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent browning.

Make a White Sauce:
In a separate pan, warm milk. Over low heat, slowly pour the warm milk into the pan with roux, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer and turn heat to low. Allow sauce to thicken slightly.

Serve:
Stir the grated cheese into the warm white sauce. Remove from heat and toss together with cooked macaroni. Place in a buttered baking dish and heat in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.