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The Cottage’s Strawberry Jam Goat Cheese Cheesecake Recipe

Strawberry Jam Goat Cheese Cheesecake

From the kitchen of Chef Leslie Rohland of The Cottage, using ingredients from Tuten Farms and Goat Goods Creamery.   Strawberry Jam Goat Cheese Cheesecake Ingredients: For the Cheesecake: 12 ounces goat cheese, room temperature 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup sour cream 4 large eggs, room …

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The Cottage’s Cinnamon Bun Swirl and Peppermint Bark Christmas Cookie Recipes

While chestnuts roasting on an open fire sounds nice, we would much rather have Christmas cookies baking in the oven – especially if they’re our Cinnamon Bun Swirl or Peppermint Bark cookies. We highly recommend doubling these recipes to save some for yourself since they’re bound to be the first to disappear at your next …

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Five Spices That Belong in Every Southern Pantry

Without spices, Southern cooking wouldn’t have the same bold flavor profile it’s known for. The smokey, spicy, and savory spice blends mixed with otherwise simple sauces and rubs are what make your favorite Southern comfort dishes as unmistakable as they are unforgettable. Here are five spices that belong in every Southern pantry.   Cajun Spice …

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The Art of Cast Iron Cooking: Why it’s a Southern Tradition

As a restaurant, we know well that what you cook with can be just as important as how you cook a recipe – and we don’t just mean ingredients. Tools, cookware, and appliances can make or break a recipe, which is why you might see a difference between how your pork chops turned out and …

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Southern Charm on a Plate: Creating Beautiful Food Presentations

There’s a reason why the classic grilled cheese you ordered at a popular restaurant seems far better than the one you made at home, even if both sandwiches are made with the same ingredients. Let’s assume that the restaurant uses the same bread and cheese you do to make your homemade grilled cheese. The restaurant …

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Five Unspoken Rules of Southern Etiquette

We’re all family here at The Cottage, but it’s well-known that in the South, manners are everything. From strangers waving hello as they walk by to new neighbors leaving cookies at your door, we locals never miss a chance to show off our famous hospitality. Southern etiquette doesn’t begin and end with saying please and …

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The Cottage’s Italian Sesame Christmas Cookie Recipe

While chestnuts roasting on an open fire sounds nice, we would much rather have Christmas cookies baking in the oven. Whether you’re heading to a neighborhood potluck, your best friend’s cocktail party, or a good old-fashioned Southern cookie swap, these Gingerbread Snickerdoodles will be the first to disappear from the dessert table. And the best …

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Secrets for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Behind every family photo of loved ones gathered around a Thanksgiving dinner table, there’s one person who’s spent two days slicing, dicing, baking, and basting. And if you’re reading this, we’re guessing that person is you. If you’ve ever cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner, you know that it’s easy to become completely consumed (a.k.a. totally …

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Three More Reasons to Love Dining Outdoors

Three More Reasons to Love Dining Outdoors There’s a lot to love about Summer in the Lowcountry (besides the obvious beach days). Warm-weather produce is back on the menu, festival season is in full swing, and Old Town Bluffton is bustling with locals and visitors enjoying the sunny weather. We love hosting guests on our …