Kicked Up Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dill or oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

1. In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.
2. Serve as a dip.
3. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
4. Yield: about 2/3 cup
5. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
6. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

cucumber, plain yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, dill, clove garlic, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, thyme

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/kicked-up-tzatziki-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)