This is the description of a process more than a recipe. The basic cheese is made as described and then served plain or with any number of spices, seed, herbs and vegetables.

• 48 ounces yogurt

1. Tie the yogurt in several layers of cheesecloth. Hang over a bowl to catch the whey which is discarded. Allow to drain overnight. Maybe not in the old country, but this should be done in the refrigerator. This will produce a soft cream cheese-textured product.

   

2. Variations:
   • Cucumber salad - add thinly sliced cucumber, mint, garlic and toasted sesame seeds.
   • Garlic and sesame seed - add crushed garlic and toasted sesame seeds.
   • Fruit cheese - add mashed or finely diced fruit and serve on your morning bagel or hot sourdough toast as if it were cream cheese
   

   Keeps for several weeks, refrigerated, in a tightly covered container. Always ready for a quick and healthy snack