Cooking at the Cottage

08/17/2026

This chocolate mousse is made with fiber and nutrient full avocado! It’s rich, silky, deeply chocolatey, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and a little bit of dark chocolate. No cream, no eggs, no cooking required...just blend the simple ingredients together and it’s done. Eat it right away for a soft, pudding texture or freeze it into little cubes for grab-and-thaw portions whenever you want something sweet. Top with berries, cherries, or roasted nuts or enjoy it as is for a satisfying chocolatey treat. Get the recipe here: http://ow.ly/cVtH30sXr8l

08/15/2026

Try our simple kabob tip: keep one type of ingredient per skewer! Why? Different foods cook at different speeds — chicken, steak, shrimp, peppers, onions, and zucchini all need their own timing. By skewering proteins separately from veggies, you get perfectly cooked results every time. That means no overdone steak or undercooked onions. Bonus: it also makes flipping easier and helps with even seasoning. What are your favorite kind of kabobs?

08/14/2026

Blueberries seem low-maintenance, but how you store them makes a big difference. The key: don’t wash them until you’re ready to eat. Moisture is the fastest way to turn fresh berries into moldy ones. When you rinse them and put them back in the fridge, that lingering water creates the perfect environment for mold to grow…sometimes overnight! Rinsing too early also removes their natural protective coating (that soft, dusty-looking layer), which actually helps keep them fresh longer.

Instead, store your blueberries dry and only rinse what you plan to eat immediately. A few simple tips to make them last longer:
- Sort them when you get home. Remove any smashed or moldy berries so they don’t spread to the whole batch.
- Keep them in the original container or a breathable one. Airflow helps prevent moisture buildup
- Wait to wash until right before eating

This small habit shift, can easily give your berries several extra days of life (and save you from tossing half the container).

08/13/2026

Try our juicy pork tenderloin marinated in soy, citrus, chili, and a touch of brown sugar, then grilled to smoky perfection. Serve with a creamy, zesty, green sauce made with herbs, avocado, garlic & lime. The end-of-summer never tasted so good! https://conta.cc/4qfDKTt

08/12/2026

This no-bake blueberry cheesecake is the perfect, cool dessert to indulge in as summer nears to a close. The almond, graham cracker crust is a delicious nutty base for the creamy cheesecake that features a swirled in vanilla-whisky blueberry sauce. It’s the perfect dessert for sharing! Learn how here: http://ow.ly/QsBS30sXr8k

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

It’s only Tuesday, and it just feels like a long week😳. Wrap your week up with a Chef curated, hands-on meal, four courses, two alcoholic beverages per person and no dishes to cleanup for you✨.

08/11/2026

Looking for a perfect potato side this summer? Try grilling 1/2-inch gold potato slices on skewers. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill on grill mats for about 12-18 minutes flipping once, or until tender!

08/10/2026

Skip the dishes this week and let Cooking at The Cottage take care of dinner!
We’ve got four amazing classes happening, from hands‑on fun to delicious demo nights. It’s the perfect chance to bring someone special, unwind, and enjoy great food without lifting a finger in your own kitchen.

Join us at Cooking at The Cottage
📍 3739 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40207
📞 502‑893‑6700
✨ Sign up now at www.cookingatthecottage.com

08/08/2026

You might already love smash burgers! Now, try the same concept but add a taco shell. Here’s a simple, crave-worthy recipe for smash tacos — crispy and ready fast! Get our recipe here: http://ow.ly/RN5R30sXr8j