Scott Snyder

For a nice picnic, pack up this salad (chill it well first), some bread and wine.

Called tzatziki in Greece, this yogurt sauce can also be used on a baked potato as a nonfat alternative to sour cream. To prevent the pita bread in this recipe from getting soggy, place the trimmed portion of the bread down into the pocket to act as a sponge for the lamb drippings and yogurt.

With steamed asparagus and some rice or mashed potatoes, this easy dish is elegant enough for company.