Yogurt

A berry dessert that's a great finish to the spiced chicken breast meal.

Schat begins by making a biga — a rather stiff dough that ferments in the refrigerator overnight. He incorporates a portion of the biga into another, wetter dough made the next day. The biga adds a deeper flavor and extra strength to the final dough. Schat, like all professional bakers, measures his ingredients by weight, which is far more precise than volume.

A classic Indian dish that is accented by lemon, yogurt, garlic and spices.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Tropical flavors star in this cool indulgence.

Broil or sauté an assortment of red, green and yellow bell pepper strips to serve alongside the chicken, and complete the main course with orzo pasta tossed with olive oil. Baklava from the bakery and strong coffee finish this Greek-themed meal.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Cake making was quite a fad in the twenties. The new gas stoves were efficient, reliable and easy to operate; besides, with more women working outside the home, there wasn’t as much time to prepare multiple desserts, so fancy layer cakes were made to satisfy everyone. Marshmallows were popular in the decade, and they were used in desserts, salads and side dishes. Here they sweeten an old-fashioned frosting and decorate this easy-to-make chocolate cake.

This piquant Indian marinade adds depth of flavor to the sturgeon's meaty white flesh. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Some advance preparation is required for these wings: The yogurt needs to drain for 2 hours and the wings need to marinate for at least 2 hours.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Greek Herbed-Spinach Latkes with Feta-Yogurt Sauce. This do-ahead sauce would also be good drizzled over a salad of fresh mixed greens.

Make these up to two days ahead and serve them cold or at room temperature.

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

Marinating the chicken in the yogurt mixture overnight tenderizes the meat and adds a delicious tang.