Labneh (pronounced "leb-nay") is a thick, creamy, and tangy dairy product made by straining yogurt to remove most of its whey. This process results in a consistency similar to soft cream cheese or a very thick Greek yogurt, while retaining the distinctive sour taste of yogurt.

It is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines and can be made from cow's, goat's, or sheep's milk yogurt. Labneh is often enjoyed as a dip or spread, commonly drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with herbs like za'atar. It can also be used as an alternative to cream cheese or sour cream in various dishes, and sometimes rolled into balls and preserved in olive oil.

The longer labneh is strained, the thicker and more concentrated it becomes. It is also known for its health benefits, as it is a good source of protein, calcium, and probiotics.

Here is a review from shopping in the Amazon Fresh store.

One thing that came out of the pandemic is that people started watching a lot more videos online. Youtube watchers have grown from 1.2 billion in 2015 to 2.7 billion in 2025. TikTok went from 653 million users in 2018 to almost 2 billion now.

Nowadays you might be called to make a cooking demo by video instead of in a real audience.

What is different?

Attention span, time to make the demo, and not much else.

Here is a list of some of the highest sodium foods that we try to minimize when shopping.

Getting a lot of questions about sugar versus high-fructose corn syrup? Here is a primer on both sugars and how they fit into the daily allotment for added sugar.

Here are the top money saving vegetables that can be purchased in bulk along with how to prepare them in fun easy ways so you don’t have food waste. By purchasing lower cost vegetables and avoiding food waste you can stretch your food dollars. This article has a handout and printable recipes.

Do you eat "value meals" at fast food counters? If so, you might want to read our comparison about a different kind of value food - value for your wallet, value for your health and value for how much food you get to eat for so few calories.

It's a great idea to have sugar-free beverages readily available! Here are some excellent options to stock your fridge, making healthy choices easy for everyone:

Are you someone who shies away from the idea of dedicating an entire Sunday to elaborate meal prep? Do you prefer a more flexible approach to healthy eating without sacrificing convenience? If so, this guide is designed for you! This isn't about spending hours slaving over a hot stove; it's about performing a few basic, strategic prep tasks that make healthy choices incredibly easy throughout your week.

Think of it as a culinary efficiency hack. These simple steps can be tackled at the beginning of the week, or really, any time you find yourself in the kitchen. For me, with years of experience in the foodservice industry, "prepping ahead" is second nature. I often tackle these items while I'm already cooking something else, maximizing my time and minimizing effort.

Here's a story about meal prepping for eight days in just two hours, and let me tell you, the results were fantastic! The variety of meals was incredible, making dinner each night a breeze – just a few minutes to reheat and enjoy.

Here’s a list of essential tools to build a great salad.

The following foods are the lowest in calorie density. Suppose you eat fruits, vegetables, high-fiber carbs, and cooked grains. In that case, you will fill up on fewer calories than if your diet consists of low-fiber, high-fat, and high-sugar foods like pizza, burgers, french fries, cinnamon rolls, candy bars, potato chips, cookies, and many other American favorites.Think salads, fruit, low-fat pasta, low-fat stir fry, baked low-fat seafood, chicken, rice, and oatmeal. It is still necessary to be aware of not stuffing yourself, but you do not need to go hungry and skip meals.

Shake it up and pour! The advantage to making your own salad dressing in a jar is that you get something far more creative, tasty, and healthy versus the commercial dressing from the store. Experiment with a new flavor each week!

Is it a good idea to start frying everything in beef tallow? We will let the science and a dietitian guide us.

As a dietitian, I’m often asked questions about the latest trends on social media. One of the most prominent ones lately is that seed oils are “toxic” and should be avoided at all costs. But is this good advice, or not?

If increasing satiety per calorie is the goal, that goal is likely to be met by increasing dietary fiber than by increasing dietary protein...

For a number of years, there has been a growing body of research (including data from randomized controlled clinical trials) that has been suggesting that diets higher in protein may aid weight loss and weight control.[1]

Here we used a fun European method of "schnitzel" for cutting a chicken breast into thin cutlets, flouring it, and pan-frying/baking it to help you stretch your food dollars. We are using a Costco chicken breast for this recipe.

Spatchcock is a method of roasting poultry where you remove the backbone so it roasts flat. The result is not only 30% less cooking time but a very moist meat!

Here is a delicious way to take a healthy lunch anywhere on the go using a bento box lunchbox.