YOGHURT - EAT IT, DRINK IT, MAKE IT

Yoghurt has been enjoyed in much of the world for at least 4,500 years. Originating from central parts of Asia and India, and southern and central Europe, it is now eaten almost everywhere in the world. Probably no other food product can claim such an illustrious history and popularity, while also being healthy and nutritious, and extremely cheap to buy or easy to make at home.

We list more than 400 yoghurt recipes !

Yet there is a world of difference between a shop bought, pasteurised, over-sweetened and over-coloured yoghurt, and a fresh, natural yoghurt - preferably made at home.

The taste of unsweetened yoghurt can take some getting used to - many people find it too bitter or acidic at first. Even natural yoghurt is more commonly eaten with fruit and sugar added, or as part of a multitude of other recipes - from Indian curries to yoghurt tart or yogurt coated pretzels.

Yoghurt can form an important part of a healthy diet, and there are plenty of yoghurt recipes that may be less suitable for those on a diet! Even better still, there are several health benefits and medical uses for yoghurt.

This site is your one-stop resource for yoghurt and its myriad of benefits, so please explore, learn and, if you like, contribute a favourite recipe or suggestion. We list hundreds of ways to use it in our yoghurt recipes section.

And the spelling? Either version is correct. North Americans prefer to write 'yogurt' and the UK prefer 'yoghurt'. Other nations also use 'yoghourt' and 'yogourt'. And the French call it 'yaourt'...throughout this site I usually use 'yoghurt' but occasionally 'yogurt', so as to only upset half the people half the time!