🌿 Labneh Dip and a summer spread worth making (including homemade pita)


Happy Sunday, Friends.

I'm really into summer this year and loving meals that feel relaxed and festive at the same time. This week I'm sharing a recipe that might be new to you, Labneh Dip, and a lineup of grilling favorites to choose from + a sweet finish and a summery cocktail that pair beautifully with it. Set it all out on a table outside and you've got a summer spread that looks like you planned for days.

"Summer afternoonβ€”summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." - Henry James

🌟 Recipe of the Week: Labneh Dip Strain plain Greek yogurt overnight and the next day you have something genuinely special: thick, cool, and tangy enough to hold its own against good olive oil, fresh herbs, and warm spices. Finish with fresh mint, roughly chopped pistachios, and a lively sprinkle of sumac or za'atar.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Active time: 10 minutes (plus overnight straining)
  • Perfect for: Summer entertaining, mezze spreads, or keeping a plain batch in the fridge all week on toast

🎯 Quick Hits:

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Thread your kabobs loosely. Packed-tight meat and vegetables steam instead of getting the grill marks you're after.

πŸ“š Back to Basics: Let your grill preheat for at least 15 minutes. A properly hot grill prevents sticking and creates better flavor.

πŸ€“ Did You Know? Labneh has been made in the Levant region of the Middle East for thousands of years, originally as a practical way to preserve yogurt before refrigeration.

Fire Up the Grill:

Something Sweet to Finish and a Cocktail:

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Coming Wednesday: The ragu shortcut that Italian grandmothers would approve of and 3 ragu recipes to test it out.

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All my best,


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