296908 Sun Apr 25 23:40:28 -0700 2004 28 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1636876 I have never been a fan of cottage cheese, it just looks like it would taste nasty. My personal trainer says it is one of the best sources of protein, but I am not at the point yet where I can just eat it straight. I would love to hear your recipes for tasty lowfat wayst to use cottage cheese or creative ways of adding it to familiar dishes. Sun Apr 25 23:40:28 -0700 2004 0 Elle 1 1636881 Try adding some unsweetened crushed pineapple to it. BTW, cottage cheese is not particularly low fat, unless you buy low fat cottage cheese, which isn't particularly appetizing. Mon Apr 26 01:19:59 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Gary Soup 2 1636896 I find the 2% low fat variety perfectly palatable. I frequently blend lowfat cottage cheese with lowfat yogurt for a reasonable substitute for sour cream. Throw some strawberries and banana slices and a few ice cubes into the blender too for a refreshing smoothie. Mon Apr 26 10:13:48 -0700 2004 1636881 0 Boltz 2 5197247 Nuh-uh!!! Trader Joe's non-fat cottage cheese is both tasty and satisfying in texture. I like it with a savory relish like corn relish or red pepper relish. And I like it sprinkled with cinnamon and Splenda Blend -- either white or brown sugar varieties. You can purée it and flavor it with garlic and herbs and use it like tzatziki. Cottage cheese is also an important ingredient in really yummy and flaky ruggelah dough. Fri Nov 20 16:19:05 -0800 2009 1636881 17969 rainey 1 1636885 Hide it in Italian pasta dishes in place of ricotta. Spoon it onto a piece of toast, sprinkle with cinnamon and broil briefly. Mon Apr 26 06:40:49 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Coyote 1 1636886 I don't eat the stuff but my mom eats it toasted with cinnamon all the time and a friend of mine eats it with peanut butter. Sounds awful to me but she loves it. Mon Apr 26 08:17:41 -0700 2004 1636876 0 mleigh 2 1636962 toasted? Mon Apr 26 17:46:17 -0700 2004 1636886 0 bryan 1 1636899 Jane Brody's Good Food Book has recipes for cottage cheese pancakes and cottage cheese cookies. I make them with whole wheat pastry flour instead of white. They are both nutritious and tasty. I don't have the book with me right now, so can't post recipes, but the book should be at your local library. Mon Apr 26 10:27:24 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Buttercup 1 1636924 No offense to you or your trainer but you can get excellent protein from many sources other than dairy products, which most nutritionists agree is not good for adults at all. To force yourself to eat cottage cheese which in regular form is extremely high in fat, and in the low-fat or no-fat version tastes DISGUSTING, seems like more trouble than its worth. Fish and soy are much better for you than dairy protein, much less fat and many more other important nutrients. That being said if you are committed to eating cottage cheese the real stuff (full fat) tastes fantastic with any kind of fruit or preserves, inside blintzes or crepes, and also can be used as a substitute for ricotta cheese in savory dishes, or for cream cheese on bagels or toast. Good luck. Mon Apr 26 13:47:05 -0700 2004 1636876 0 snot-rock 2 5198710 I don't believe most nutritionists caution against eating dairy products. Most dairy products are, however, calorie dense, so maybe that's what you're getting at. They are a good source of protein and also of calcium which is important. As for cottage cheese, there is a wide range of taste and texture differences among brands. My favorite brand is Friendship. It comes in various fat levels and also in a whipped version, without the lumps. I'm not a nutriionist, but I recommend the whole fat version (4%). It's only about 30 more calories than the skim version and 20 more calories than the low fat version and doesn't have all the chemical additives (xantham gum, etc.) that low fat dairy products typically require to maintain texture. http://www.friendshipdairies.com/products/summary_cottage_cheese.php Sat Nov 21 13:02:42 -0800 2009 1636924 248284 taos 1 1636925 I just use lowfat ricotta. Same protein, less completely disgusting appearance. Mon Apr 26 13:52:45 -0700 2004 1636876 0 EMDB 1 1636926 i like cottage cheese only one way: very fresh, very cold and topped with some kind of trail mix or salty nuts or seeds. i really don't like sweet, like fruit, on top of it (except for maybe a few pcs of dried fruit from the trail mix, like raisins or dried apricots). i can't stand if it gets runny, like from juice from any fruit). but something about the salty, crunchy nuts on the creamy cottage cheese is really wonderful (lots of extra protein from the nuts, too). Mon Apr 26 13:53:03 -0700 2004 1636876 0 fat kitty 1 1636936 I didn't used to be a fan of cottage cheese, until I tried it topped with a little salt, fresh ground pepper, and the squeeze of a lemon. The tartness of lemon juice and the pepper gives it a kick that makes it much, much more palatable. Mon Apr 26 15:09:24 -0700 2004 1636876 0 DanaB 2 1636953 My husband loves it that way as a side dish at dinner--he says it's a product of his German background. Mon Apr 26 17:19:44 -0700 2004 1636936 0 Colleen 1 1636944 I love cottage cheese and generally eat it plain. The only thing i've ever mixed it with is some egg noodles and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. I've also found that different brands have very different tastes. Breakstone's 2% is very good. If you are somewhere that they have Dean's dairy products, thats the best cottage cheese ive ever had. I wish i could get it in New York. I dont like the friendship brand at all. Mon Apr 26 16:34:21 -0700 2004 1636876 0 belle 2 1636952 that's interesting, i like friendship & hate breakstone. plain only - i hate it with fruit added. my favorite brand by far is nancy's but unfortunately it's not available in nyc. Mon Apr 26 17:10:32 -0700 2004 1636944 0 queue 1 1636956 Whip it up with your favorite spices and spread it on crackers, or add a little milk after whipping and add your favorite crudite dip seasonings. Mon Apr 26 17:28:59 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Food Nut 1 1636959 Garlic, salt, minced herbs Mon Apr 26 17:40:41 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Aromatherapy 1 1636989 The large curd kind mixed with Patak's mild curry paste. Sounds strange, and I don't know how I started doing it. Mon Apr 26 21:21:51 -0700 2004 1636876 0 betty 1 1637008 I mix in cinammon and Equal. I like it with salsa on a toasted scooped bagel. You might also try parmesan, garlic powder, and italian seasonings. Or mix it with egg whites for protein omelette. As a bizarre note, I prefer the non-fat cottage cheese. I know, I'm weird. Tue Apr 27 00:03:42 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Emme 1 1637012 I eat cottage cheese every morning. Love it. I think the best brand is cabot. I buy the full fat and nonfat versions and mix them together to make 2%. The full fat version is dreamy however. Like to mix it w fruit and eat w whole grain crackers, mix in sugar and cinammon or jam.. Good on toasted pita. Tue Apr 27 02:32:09 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Shaebones 1 1637057 Alaskan Crab Quiche from To Market, To Market... A Collection of Kentucky Recipes INGREDIENTS: 1 package (6 ounces) king crab meat 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 Tablespoons butter 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 cup small curd cottage cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 drops hot pepper sauce 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese TO PREPARE: 1. Thaw and drain crab meat. 2. In a medium-sized skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter until tender. Drain. Set aside. 3. In blender, mix next eight ingredients. 4. Fold in mushrooms, Jack cheese, and crab meat. Pour into 10-inch quiche dish. 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until golden brown, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. SERVINGS: 6 Tue Apr 27 17:41:07 -0700 2004 1636876 0 MzMaggie 1 1637129 Just add some really good smoked trout. YUM! Wed Apr 28 15:16:28 -0700 2004 1636876 0 answerman 1 1637145 I used to take cottage cheese and put it on Pita bread with sprinkle some cinnamon and a little sweet n low on top and put it under the broiler to get toasty. Very tasty that way. Wed Apr 28 17:59:28 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Roxy 1 1637146 I also used to use it mixed in with tuna instead of mayo on a tuna sandwich Wed Apr 28 18:02:41 -0700 2004 1636876 0 Roxy 1 5197159 Cottage Cheese Salad recipe (it's a favorite party dish) 1 sweet onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1T. Worcestershire 1 T. lemon juice 3 T. Mayo 1 t. fresh black pepper 1 t. salt 1 large container of small curd cottage cheese Strain and rinse the cottage cheese. (I prefer it strained, but I've made it without straining it, and it works, too.) In a bowl, combine lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt & pepper and mayo. (I use Canola-based mayo for lower calorie count.) Fold in raw veggies and cottage cheese, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours...preferably overnight. Taste after marinating and adjust salt & pepper as needed. **This is fantastic and fresh. In the summer, when good tomatoes are in season, I also add fresh tomatoes with the onion and bell pepper! Fri Nov 20 15:12:09 -0800 2009 1636876 1126151 enjordan 1 5197803 Mix it with Natural Peanut butter, cinnamon, and splenda. It sounds gross but for some reason tastes delicious! Like a healthy dessert. Try it at least once before you think I'm insane! Fri Nov 20 23:33:44 -0800 2009 1636876 114924 dodus 2 5200937 also add a little jelly and you feel like you're eating a pbj sandwich...it's delicious! Sun Nov 22 17:19:54 -0800 2009 5197803 18011 Jacey 1 5199551 wedge a good heirloom tomato, fill the cavities with some delicious cottage cheese, top with some fresh ground pepper and salt.... my favorite snack ever Sun Nov 22 00:12:33 -0800 2009 1636876 264146 kubasd