Labneh (strained salted yogurt)

Labneh is the Lebanese version of cream cheese. To make it strain yogurt through cheesecloth or through a coffee filter overnight, then add salt. It's a lot tastier and lower in calories than cream cheese. Serve on a plate, sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil, Kalamata olives, red ripe tomatoes, cucumbers and mint. Or simply spread it like cream cheese on pita bread. You can also make a Boursin style cheese by adding dill and fresh garlic and cracked black pepper.