5 ways to use leftover natural yogurt

1 Flu y scones

If a scone recipe calls for buttermilk, you can replace it with yogurt. Simply loosen the yogurt with 1 tbsp milk before using.

2 Meat marinade

Mix the yogurt with ground turmeric, grated ginger and garlic, season well, and use as a marinade for chicken thighs. Yogurt tenderises the meat, allowing the lavours to penetrate.

3 Flatbreads or pizza bases

Mix equal quantities of natural yogurt and self-raising lour with a pinch of salt to make the dough. Press or roll into a lat disc, then use as a pizza base. Or, cook for a few minutes on each side in a dry frying pan until pu ed and browned, then brush with garlic butter and serve with a curry.

4 Smoothie lollies

Blitz leftover yogurt with any fruit that needs to be used up, such as bananas or berries. Spoon into lolly moulds and freeze, or loosen with a little milk and enjoy as a smoothie.

5 Yogurt, tahini & honey dressing

Mix 4 tbsp natural yogurt with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp tahini, 1 small garlic clove, grated, the zest and juice of lemon and 2 tsp honey to make a dressing for roasted aubergines, salads, kofta or falafel.