30 Cottagecore Recipes to Make All Summer

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30 Cottagecore Recipes to Make All Summer2/31 Rustic Honey Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my boys were young, they couldn’t drink milk but they could have yogurt. This was a cake they could eat. And it’s one dessert that doesn’t taste overly sweet, which is always a nice change of pace. —Linda Leuer, Hamel, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 248 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 3/31 Mini Blueberry Tarts 3 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 mini tarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part: I didn’t spend tons of time on it thanks to refrigerated pie crust. Watch your mini tarts around the 13-minute mark to make sure they don’t brown too quickly. If you like, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.—Allison Bell, Hillsdale, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 mini tart: 383 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat),

Crackling homemade Dutch-oven bread makes an average day extraordinary

43mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/31 Dutch-Oven Bread 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crackling homemade Dutch-oven bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. —Catherine Ward, Taste of Home Prep Kitchen Manager Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 18g

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 5/31 Sauteed Tarragon Radishes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Tarragon Radishes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who says radishes only belong in salads? These sauteed radishes are cooked in wine and tarragon, and may just change the way you look at radishes forever. They can be served on their own, or added to your favorite au gratin recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 108 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 188mg

sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein

sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. 6/31 Bourbon Peach Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Peach Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 3 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip. —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 7/31

8/31 Heirloom Tomato Galette with Pecorino 5 Reviews

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy and economical, this meal is one your whole family will enjoy. To save even more time, add potatoes or other vegetables to the pan to roast along with the chicken. —Michelle Miller, Bend, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh: 269 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. 8/31 Heirloom Tomato Galette with Pecorino 5 Reviews

In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and the crust is beyond buttery

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Galette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found beautiful heirloom tomatoes and had to show them off. In this easy galette, the tomatoes are tangy and the crust is beyond buttery. —Jessica Chang, Playa Vista, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 317 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 9/31 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe Recipe photo by Taste

Meet the Cook: My mom sent me this recipe

of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Meet the Cook: My mom sent me this recipe. We love it, and so does company I serve it to. I inherited my love of cooking from my mother. She’s a former home economics teacher. When we were growing up, each of us five kids had a night a week when we planned and prepared supper for the rest of the family. Our home is “way out in the sticks”, 15 miles from town and 5 miles from the nearest neighbor. My husband and

I have a son, 20, and a daughter, 17. -Kea

I have a son, 20, and a daughter, 17. -Kea Fisher, Bridger, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 315 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 10/31 Summer Zucchini Pasta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always experimenting when my garden is cranking out zucchini and summer squash. This simple and healthy summer zucchini pasta is one of my latest wins. It’s meatless, but you can add shredded chicken or grilled salmon for a heartier dish.

I was surprised at how easy it is!

—Beth Berlin, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 11/31 Sourdough Bread 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This no-knead sourdough bread is delicious. It has a crisp crust and distinctive sourdough flavor from the “starter” yeast mixture you stir up in advance. I was surprised at how easy it is! —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 120 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated

It’s quick and easier to make than pie

fat), 2mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 12/31 Rhubarb Crisp 88 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rhubarb Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe on a box of Quaker Oats about 20 years ago. It’s quick and easier to make than pie. It’s versatile, too, because you can add strawberries in spring or apples in fall. I usually pop it into the oven shortly before we sit down to eat so it’s still warm

for dessert!

for dessert! —C.E. Adams, Charlestown, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 320 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 13/31 Easy Homemade Pickles 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband grows cucumbers, garlic and dill in the garden and eagerly waits for me to make these homemade pickles. The recipe comes from my grandmother.—Angela Lienhard, Blossburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 spear: 5 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 280mg sodium,

0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein

0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food. 14/31 15/31 Quick Pickled Radishes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Quick Pickled Radishes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pickled radish recipe is the perfect addition to tacos, barbecue or just about any sandwich you can dream of. Each sliced radish is just a little bit sweet, slightly crunchy and has an amazing amount of zing. You’re probably going to want to have a batch in your fridge at all times! —Colleen

This cake is a tribute to her

Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 11 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 16/31 Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake 12 Reviews Contest Winner Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me over to taste her latest masterpiece. This cake is a tribute to her. —Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 235 calories, 9g

And the addition of fresh goat cheese lends a wonderful creamy tanginess

fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 17/31 Roasted Vegetable and Chevre Quiche Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roasting the veggies in this rich yet bright quiche intensifies their flavors. And the addition of fresh goat cheese lends a wonderful creamy tanginess. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 219 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 18/31 Orange Blossom Mint Refresher 6

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