Cottage Kitchen

“Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.” ~Ecclesiastes 9:7

When it comes to cottage-style food, think of rustic, simple, and old-fashioned. I pore over old cookbooks to rediscover old favorites and bring them back!

Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Hot Drinks

Michelle’s Whipped Coffee Recipe
Michelle’s whipped coffee recipe came to us years ago from a Romanian friend named Michelle of course. It was fascinating to watch as she took instant coffee, sugar, and hot…
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Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food · Meats · Side Dishes

Candied Bacon
Are you looking to add a little kick and variety to your bacon? How about trying this sweet and salty candied bacon recipe? It’s a simple way to upgrade your…
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Cottage Kitchen · Sauces, Condiments, Spice Mixes

Microwave Blackberry Jam
Microwave Blackberry Jam. April 2, 2020. My English aunt introduced me to microwave jam years ago. Before she passed away, my Aunt Dori and I loved talking about cooking and…
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Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Mocktails

Sparkling Lime Mint Punch
Sparkling Lime Mint Punch. April 1, 2020. Drinks are one of my favorite things to serve at a party or get-together. Maybe because of all the years I’ve gone out…
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Breads & Pastries · Breakfast · Cottage Kitchen · Main Courses

Favorite Basic Cream Scone Recipe
Favorite Basic Cream Scone Recipe. First published March 31, 2020. One of my new afternoon routines is to have tea with a scone while doing my Bible study. It makes…
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Drinks · Drinks for Health

Favorite, Healthy Chocolate Mint Smoothie
Breakfast is just not my thing. However, I know I’m far from being alone in this. Many people just don’t feel like eating early in the day, especially before coffee….
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Cottage Kitchen · Desserts · Pies

Decadent Raspberry Truffle Pie
If you are in the mood for a little dessert indulgence, then today’s post is just for you: Decadent Raspberry Truffle Pie. This dessert is easy, rich, and oh-so-yummy! It…
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Breads & Pastries · Cottage Kitchen · Soups · Vegetables

Skillet Croutons for Soup & Salad
The holidays were two wonderful weeks of an international family reunion with lots festivities, and lots of food. We were so excited to get to see our two small nephews…
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Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food

The Night before Christmas Recipe Roundup
This week most of us are running last minutes errands, checking off our lists, and remembering things we forgot to do. Every Christmas I find myself resolving to get with…
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Cookies · Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food

Extra-Thick Magic Cookie Bars
Extra-Thick Magic Cookie Bars. December 17, 2019. Magic cookie bars have been around forever, and there is a reason for that. It is because they are so good! This is…
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Cookies · Cottage Kitchen · Desserts · Holiday Food

Apricot Almond Shortbread Bars
Apricot Almond Shortbread Bars. December 16, 2019. Today I am sharing the most-loved Christmas cookie of the bunch: Apricot Almond Shortbread Bars. Every year without fail, I make two large…
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Cookies · Cottage Kitchen · Desserts · Holiday Food

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Christmas Cookies
Last Christmas season, I shared a recipe for my favorite Christmas cookie. It actually isn’t a Christmas cookie, but I only make them at Christmas. This is because they are…
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