Falafel, a popular recipe from the Middle East, consists of seasoned pureed chickpeas that are shaped into patties and usually fried. It's worth the effort to seek out Greek yogurt, which is thick, rich, and creamy. Make the sauce up to three days in advance and the falafel mixture up to one day ahead; bake falafel patties just before serving.
This dish has family fave written all over it. Seven simple ingredients that bake up to deliver super flavor in a down-homey way. The fact there's no cleanup is a bonus!