From down-under come comes Wallaby Organic Yogurt which has a soft creaminess and comes in low-fat and non-fat varieties. You can get this creamy yogurt in a variety of flavors including such staples as raspberry and strawberry as well as, Dulce De Leche and Orange Passion Fruit. Definitely not your standard yogurt varieties.

You probably wouldn't think of Iceland as haven for great yogurt, but Siggi's Skyr is not only non-fat but sinfully thick as well; a hallmark of the Icelandic style yogurt. Sold mainly in New York and New Jersey, it's in rather short supply these days as demand has far outstripped their capacity to produce this decadent delight, but they are posting updates on their website about the installation of new equipment and production schedule. You can click here to find stores that stock and sell their products.

Closer to home, Canada's Liberte Yogurt produces a variety of yogurts with milk from Vermont and has a sustainable action plan for the production of all it's products. Available in the U.S. they include varieties such Goat Milk Yogurt, Organic Yogourt Organic Muesli Yogourt, Plain Yogourt and Six Grains Yogurt. They recently launched a line called Mediterranae which has an 8% milk-fat content as opposed to the 5% usually used in whole milk yogurts. This makes it rich enough to eat for dessert as it comes in such luscious flavors as coconut and lemon. They also offer a whole grain laden skim milk variety of yogurts called Six Grains that include such sinful flavors as strawberry, raspberry, peach and pear.

And finally, you'll want to give Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt a try. They produce their creamy yogurt using a centuries old straining process that removes the excess whey from the milk creating the unique "Greek Style" that is lower in lactose and creamier than regular yogurts. Although they only come in 4 flavors at the present; plain, vanilla, honey and  blueberry, they are certainly worth a try. You can find a product review of on our site at Recipe4Living.

With all these great yogurts to choose from, how about some great recipes that incorporate yogurt into their ingredients? Used as an appetizer, yogurt makes a great Veggie Yogurt Spread.

Spread on heavy grain bread or into pita pockets for an energizing breakfast or light lunch.

Ingredients

1 C. Cheddar cheese, shredded

3 Tbs. plain yogurt

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. soy sauce

1/4 C. chopped apple

1/4 C. chopped carrot

2 Tbs. chopped pecans

2 Tbs. currants

1 Tbs. toasted wheat germ

1/2 tsp. curry powder

Directions

Process first four ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Yields 1 1/2 C.

After a tasty appetizer, try a delicious main course of Chicken Yogurt Char-Grilled a succulent chicken meal that mixes in a whole lot of flavor.

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken fillets

1 onion, chopped

2 Tbsp oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 Tbsp ground cumin

2 Tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

1 pinch salt and pepper

7 oz plain creamy yogurt

9 3/4 oz plain fat free yogurt

Directions

Dip the chicken fillets in the fat free yogurt until well coated, cover and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Heat the char-grill. Brush the yogurt from the chicken fillets and discard it. Dry the chicken pieces on paper towels, then grill them, until very brown and no pink juices run out when pierced with a fork. Allow 15-20 minutes, turning them once. Meanwhile, fry the onion in the oil until soft and starting to brown. Add the garlic and ground cumin and continue cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Puree the onion mixture with the creamy yogurt in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh coriander, then heat the mixture gently in a small saucepan. Taste the sauce for seasoning and keep warm. Note: To serve: Pile the chicken onto a serving dish and spoon over the sauce. The dish may be served hot or at room temperature. Do not boil the sauce, or it will separate.

And for dessert you'll want to try Ina Garten's Lemon Yogurt Cake a cake so moist it will soon become your favorite! The sweetness is not over-bearing and perfectly balances the tart lemon.

Ingredients

1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 C. plain whole-milk yogurt

1 1/3 C. sugar, divided

3 extra-large eggs

2 tsp. grated lemon zest (2 lemons)

1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 C. vegetable oil

1/3 C. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Glaze:

1 C. confectioners' sugar

2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it's all incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 C. lemon juice and remaining 1/3 C. sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.

When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm, pour the lemon-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to soak in. Cool.

For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and pour over the cake.

These an other great recipes are available to tempt your palette at Recipe4Living 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so why not try a new global yogurt and see what everyone's raving about. Have a tasty week.