1. Tenderize meat.Increase the juiciness of holiday roasts by marinating them overnight in Greek yogurt mixed with herbs and spices.
  2. Craft a new trifle. Layer yogurt with pomegranate, walnuts, and honey in a parfait cup for a gluten-free treat. (Check out these 11 pretty perfect pomegranate recipes.)
  3. Top desserts.Serve pumpkin pie, gingerbread, and other desserts with a dollop of rich Greek yogurt instead of sugary whipped cream.
  4. Make healthier ice cream.Put Greek yogurt into an ice cream maker with honey and blueberries for homemade frozen yogurt. It’s that simple. 
  5. Slim down mashed potatoes. Add Greek yogurt to mashed potatoes instead of butter to turn a normally fattening side into a protein-packed dish. 
  6. Bake smarter.Use Greek Yogurt as a fat substitute (sub it in for butter, oil, shortening) in baked goods—it’s much richer and more flavorful than applesauce. Tweak the flavor by adding honey, vanilla, cocoa powder, etc. MORE: 4 Surprisingly Rich Mediterranean Recipes That Burn Fat