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 · Sauces, Condiments, Spice Mixes · Vegetables

Asian Mango Chicken Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
Asian Mango Chicken Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing. April 22, 2021. Spring is here, and so is the lettuce growing season! Our growing season is about a month behind schedule…
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Cocktails · Cottage Kitchen · Drinks

Strawberry Mint Julep
My herb garden is my place of joy. I love watching them grow and bloom with all their different and delicious smells. And of course, every effort possible is made…
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Cottage Kitchen · Main Courses · Soups

Rich and Smoky Clam Chowder Recipe
We are blessed to live in a very diverse natural environment such as Oregon. The mountains, desert, lakes, the gorge, rivers, and ocean are all within a 2 hour drive…
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Appetizers · Cottage Kitchen

Fresh Caprese Appetizers
Caprese is the ultimate summer food. Red ripe tomatoes with sweet basil leaves and fresh mozzarella is summertime perfection! It is flavorful, yet not heavy. It is easy to make,…
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Breakfast · Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food · Main Courses

Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese and Chives
Today’s post is a delicious recipe for an easy egg dish that I turn to for special occasions. Scrambled eggs are always super simple to make and we eat them…
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Breads & Pastries · Breakfast · Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food · Main Courses

Lemon Cheese Danish Braid
Lemons are the theme right now at SomeTyme Place and you will love today’s sweet and tangy lemon themed idea: Lemon Cheese Danish Braid. Growing up, danishes were a fun…
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Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Holiday Food · Hot Drinks

White Chocolate Mint Matcha Latte
For a delicious alternative to your regular mocha try today’s White Chocolate Mint Matcha Latte. It requires no special latte making equipment although a mini mixer is handy. It is…
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Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food · Main Courses · Meats

Holiday Crockpot Ham Recipe
Holiday Crockpot Ham Recipe is another wonderful recipe for those holidays moments when you need more oven space than you have. This juicy and flavorful ham is cooked in a…
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Appetizers · Breakfast · Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food · Main Courses

How to Make Rose Gold Easter Eggs (edible)
Today I am excited to show you how to make these fun Easter eggs in my latest post: How to Make Rose Gold Easter Eggs (edible). Easter eggs are always…
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Cakes · Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food

Raspberry Truffle Hibiscus Torte for Two
Valentine’s Day is not a huge event at our house, but we do enjoy a Valentine’s Day treat. Today’s Raspberry Truffle Hibiscus Torte for Two is a fun recipe that…
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Cocktails · Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Holiday Food

Lavender Lemon Spring Cocktail
Today I want to share with you my very favorite cocktail recipe. It is lovely Spring cocktail that is based off an old cocktail recipe called the Aviation. The Aviation…
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Breads & Pastries · Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food

Birthday Cake Scones
I am still trying to figure out how I feel about turning 48. Actually, 48 is more ominous sounding than 47 because the 8 looks more like a 0 which…
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