Once you strain the sour cream for 24 hours, you'll have achieved cream cheese. Spread it on a bagel, bake a cheesecake, or try it in any of our favorite cream cheese recipes.

" [One of] my favorite alternatives is using about 4 oz. of sour cream mixed with 4 oz. of ricotta cheese or instead of sour cream you could substitute Greek plain yogurt," Jones said.

A Mobile tradition returns to Midtown -- Greek Fest is going on at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Rich with amazing food, music, and dancing -- the festival runs through Sunday.