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 · Holiday Food · Main Courses · Meats

Annie’s 3-Step BBQ Ribs Recipe
Today’s recipe is the result of a few years of experimentation that finally resulted in Annie’s 3-Step BBQ Ribs. It is called this because it does take 3 steps as…
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Cottage Kitchen · Sauces, Condiments, Spice Mixes · The Home Apothecary

How to Make Chive Vinegar
How to Make Chive Vinegar. May 21, 2020. Today’s post is inspired by the chive blossoms that stand out in our garden with their pretty, pinkish-purple, pom-pom flowers. Since our…
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Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Drinks for Health · Hot Drinks

Mood-Boosting Turmeric Mocha Latte Recipe
Today’s simple turmeric mocha latte recipe is inspired by this Bedtime Lavender Chamomile Vanilla Milk Drink, a very popular post on SomeTyme Place. If you are curious you can read…
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Cocktails · Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Holiday Food

Rosé Strawberry Sorbet Floats
Luscious strawberries are the first local fruits to make their arrival in Spring around here, so it’s no surprise that they play a big role in desserts throughout the season….
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Cocktails · Cottage Kitchen · Drinks

Fresh Lemon Drop Drink Recipe
One of my favorite mixed drinks is the Lemon Drop. This tangy, sweet-tart, mouth-puckering drink is so refreshing! Lemon is palate cleansing, refreshing and perfect for a warm day, so…
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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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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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