Seasonal Recipes from My Cottage Kitchen

Welcome to my cottage kitchen— where every recipe is rooted in the rhythm of the seasons. Whether it’s a warm loaf of crusty bread, a spring salad fresh from the garden, or a cozy soup to warm you in winter, you’ll find delicious, from-scratch recipes made with purpose and joy. Browse the categories below, or start with what’s in season now.

Enjoy cooking in your own cozy kitchen!

Spring in the Kitchen

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Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup
Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup
Floral Painted Country Loaf (Crusty Dutch Oven Bread with Edible Paint)
Floral Painted Country Loaf (Crusty Dutch Oven Bread with Edible Paint)
Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide
Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide

Let’s Make Something Fresh!

Celebrate the season with floral bakes, garden greens, and simple, fresh dishes.

Overhead look at a table spread with cream of mushroom, a fresh spring salad, and fried toast styled with vintage, floral dishes

Breads & Quick Breads

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Floral Painted Country Loaf (Crusty Dutch Oven Bread with Edible Paint)
Floral Painted Country Loaf (Crusty Dutch Oven Bread with Edible Paint)

This crusty country loaf is painted with edible florals for a whimsical, spring-inspired twist on artisan Dutch oven bread. Perfect for gifting, picnics, or slow living projects.

Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)

A cozy quick bread filled with fresh dandelion petals and sweetened with honey. Dandelion Bread brings the soft, sunny days of early spring right into your kitchen.

Spinach & Ricotta Spiral Rolls
Spinach & Ricotta Spiral Rolls

These savory bread rolls are stuffed with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, perfect for enjoying alongside your next meal or as a comforting snack.

Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzels
Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzels

Mozzarella Stuffed Pretzels are the ultimate cozy snack that beautifully combines the salty crunch of golden brown pretzels with the gooey delight of melted mozzarella cheese.

Rustic loaves, buttery biscuits, sweet muffins, and other cozy staples that fill your kitchen with warmth.

Beautiful blueberry and ricotta cheese buns sprinkled with powdered sugar

Cakes & Pies

Seasonal cobblers, layer cakes, and comforting bakes for any day that calls for a little sweetness.

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Maple Walnut Cake
Maple Walnut Cake
The BEST Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream
The BEST Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream
Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling
Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling
Maple Banana Cream Pie with Maple Caramel Sauce
Maple Banana Cream Pie with Maple Caramel Sauce
Lemon cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting and white sprinkles on a vintage green cake stand surrounded by flowers

Cookies & Bars

Charming cookies, shortbreads, and bars— perfect for gifts, tea tables, and everyday joys.

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Classic Lemon Squares
Classic Lemon Squares
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Pansy Shortbread Cookies
Pansy Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Thyme Tea Cookies with Lemon Icing
Lemon Thyme Tea Cookies with Lemon Icing

Savory Dishes

Nourishing meals made with pantry staples, garden harvests, and simple, wholesome ingredients.

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Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Spring Foraged Allium Galette
Spring Foraged Allium Galette
Spinach Mushroom Quiche
Spinach Mushroom Quiche
Maple Banana Oatmeal
Maple Banana Oatmeal
Delicious caramelized onion cream sauce served over pasta

Vegetable Dishes

Simple and flavorful dishes that highlight the bounty of the kitchen garden.

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Avocado Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
Avocado Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
Balsamic Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad
Balsamic Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad
Creamy and crunchy broccoli salad with raisins, pecans, and shredded carrot

Soups & Sides

Cozy bowls and comforting side dishes that help round out every meal.

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Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup
Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup
Spinach & Ricotta Spiral Rolls
Spinach & Ricotta Spiral Rolls
Spicy Dill Cream Deviled Eggs
Spicy Dill Cream Deviled Eggs
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a blue vintage bowl surrounded by fresh ingredients

Dips & Snacks

From rustic spreads to savory little bites, these appetizers are perfect for everyday grazing or sharing.

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Herb & Garlic Chex Mix
Herb & Garlic Chex Mix
Crunchy Lavender Almond Granola
Crunchy Lavender Almond Granola
Dill Egg Salad Canapés
Dill Egg Salad Canapés
Spicy Dill Cream Deviled Eggs
Spicy Dill Cream Deviled Eggs

Drinks

Herbal teas, mocktails, infused waters, and seasonal sips for any moment worth savoring.

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Grapefruit Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Grapefruit Ginger Fizz Mocktail
Carrot Cake Iced Latte
Carrot Cake Iced Latte
Rich & Creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte
Rich & Creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte
Blackberry Shrub: 19th Century Sweet Drink
Blackberry Shrub: 19th Century Sweet Drink
Strawberry lemonade is served in fluted drinking glasses with fresh lime slices, strawberries, and a sprig of mint

Desserts & Sweets

Ice cream, confections, candies, and sweet little things to brighten the table.

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Gingerbread Fairytale Cottage
Gingerbread Fairytale Cottage
Orange Cranberry Sauce Canning Recipe
Orange Cranberry Sauce Canning Recipe
Old-Fashioned Apple Cider Caramels
Old-Fashioned Apple Cider Caramels
Vintage Spooky Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Vintage Spooky Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Bright purple mulberry ice cream served in a vintage blue transferware cup on a saucer with fresh sprigs of mint

Edible Flowers

Floral recipes that feel whimsical— delicate, decorative, and delicious!

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Crunchy Lavender Almond Granola
Crunchy Lavender Almond Granola
Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide
Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide
Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
A close up of freshly picked yellow dandelion flower heads

Foraged Foods

Made with foraged ingredients from the midwest and beyond, these recipes play with fresh, seasonal ingredients found in the wild.

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Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup
Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup
Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Dandelion Greens Egg Noodles with Edible Flowers
Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide
Dandelion Jelly: Canning Recipe & Guide
Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
Dandelion Bread (Honey Sweetened Quick Bread)
A mound of flour filled with bright yellow egg yolks and green spinach puree to make spinach noodles

Seasonal Cooking

Dandelion honey bread sliced open with a few slices laying beside the loaf, covered with white icing and decorated with edible flowers

Recipes organized by season— fresh in spring, bountiful in summer, cozy in autumn, and hearty in winter.

Spring Recipes

Sweet corn pizza with zucchini and peach slices

Summer Recipes

A green dutch oven filled with homemade chicken noodle soup surrounded by fall dishes and a drying rack with noodles hanging on it

Fall Recipes

Chewy snickerdoodles on a black stone countertop

Winter Recipes

Cook with Me in the Cottage Kitchen

Watch: My Cozy Fantasy Kitchen

Join me in the garden for quiet mornings, planting days, and harvest rituals. These videos bring the garden to life, season by season.

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