KICKED UP TZATZIKI SAUCE

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half, seeded & 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 

In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients and chill for at 
least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry. 

Serve as a dip.  Also good on roasted meats and salads.