Yogurt with honey is eaten for breakfast and as a dessert. Choose a scented honey. Adding ginger is unusual but delicious.

　　

Ingredients

serves 2

　　1 1/4 inches fresh gingerroot (optional)

　　1 1/4 cups plain whole-milk or thick Greek-style drained yogurt

　　1 1/2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste

　　

Step 1

Peel and grate the ginger, or cut it into pieces and press them in a garlic press to extract the juice over the yogurt, if you like. Add the honey and stir.

　　

Variations

Step 2

Yogurt with rose-petal jam, which you’ll find in Middle Eastern stores, makes a simple and delicious dessert.

　　

Step 3

Fruit preserves such as quince, apricot, or sour-cherry may be used instead of honey.

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