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I used Alton Browns Tzatziki sauce recipe since I couldn&#39;t find refrigerated version.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"10\/21\/2014 20:44","GUID":"3adf8284a60d4e6bb7788157d8f311f9","MemberId":8009947,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kgarret8","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2014 20:44"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/27\/2013 18:07","GUID":"0b324a0d87f74a15ae15483dea60cdd6","MemberId":2401339,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"angelasandoval","SubmittedDate":"03\/27\/2013 18:07"},{"Comment":"<p>This is delicious &amp; satisfies the craving for gyros.  I&#39;ve made it twice in the past 2 weeks.  I used ground turkey in place of the lamb.  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