Dear Readers,
Yes, cottage cheese, a bland white dairy product can be exciting but it needs a little help. Ketchup was a favorite ingredient that my Dad added to it. I went for a little more zip and flavored my c.c. with seafood cocktail sauce. This was the beginning of my experimentation with this dairy product. After all it is a dieter’s friend because a half-cup of low-fat cottage cheese contains only 90 calories and one gram of fat. Add some of the combos listed below and you have a very tasty luncheon entree.
1. Chopped carrots, celery and lemon-pepper seasoning
2. Cocktail sauce with sunflower seeds and freshly ground black pepper
3. Black beans, chopped tomato, shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder
4. Chopped carrots, corn, green pepper and 1 tablespoon Trader Joe’s reduced-fat cilantro salad dressing
5. Sliced radishes, chopped broccoli and black pepper
6. Chopped dill pickle or pickle relish with a little Dijon mustard and black pepper
7. Thawed frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds and 1 tablespoon low-fat Italian salad dressing
8. Blueberries, strawberries or raspberries with a sprinkle of cinnamon
9. Chunks of pineapple, shredded cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon of low-fat mayo
10. Fresh sliced peaches or nectarines with a cinnamon sprinkle
So the next time you eat cottage cheese, don’t settle for a plain ole boring taste. Excite your taste buds with Mimi’s cottage cheese combos! And remember to
Keep smilin’!