Learn To Make Cheese

What’s lusciously smooth and creamy, with only a fraction of cream cheese’s calories and none of its fat? Yogurt cheese. And it’s a snap to make at home. Just line a large strainer with either cheesecloth, white paper towels, or a coffee filter. (Or use a special yogurt cheese funnel.) Spoon in 4 cups of plain nonfat yogurt, refrigerate and let drain overnight. You’ll end up with 1 ½ to 2 cups of nonfat yogurt cheese. (more…)