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cottage cheese mix ins
fishshark
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I have only had cottage cheese once when i was a kid. My mom would mix tomatoes and a ton of black pepper into the tub and just like munch on it all day (she has maintained 105 pounds her whole life that jerk ha) I hated it soo much, but i also a huge texture kid. I love alllll dairy and want to acclimate my taste buds to it so what is your favorite way to eat it, and how would you describe its taste... also high or low fat? thanks!
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When I was a kid, I wouldn't touch the stuff. To me, it looked like crushed styrofoam in mayo or something. I'm 32 this year and just tasted it for the first time.
My first reaction was wanting to call my parents and apologize for being such a dick about not wanting to eat it.
It tastes like soft cheese chunks in creamy cheese, I guess. I love it. I buy the fattier version to hit my macros on a keto diet.0 -
drwilseyjr wrote: »When I was a kid, I wouldn't touch the stuff. To me, it looked like crushed styrofoam in mayo or something. I'm 32 this year and just tasted it for the first time.
My first reaction was wanting to call my parents and apologize for being such a dick about not wanting to eat it.
It tastes like soft cheese chunks in creamy cheese, I guess. I love it. I buy the fattier version to hit my macros on a keto diet.
i have a feeling i will like it.. idk why im so scared to buy it haha.0 -
I love cottage cheese...I often will mix chia seeds or a sugar free jam into it.0
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There's a bottle of dried herbs you can find in the produce section that has dehydrated red onion, garlic and chives (can't remember the brand but it's a "salad" blend). I like to add a bit of this into it and then when lunch comes around its all hydrated and delicious
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There's a bottle of dried herbs you can find in the produce section that has dehydrated red onion, garlic and chives (can't remember the brand but it's a "salad" blend). I like to add a bit of this into it and then when lunch comes around its all hydrated and delicious
that sounds deeeelicious.0 -
Tomatoes are good in it...or put it on top of a salad. Also just plain with pepper is delicious. I get the fat-free because the full day is a little much for me. I love it!! :-)0
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I get 4%. tomato and avocado with pepper and italian seasoning, berries with a generous sprinkling of cinnamon, on top of a salad with a touch of balsamic, blended into protein pancake batter, tomato and basil with a splash of balsamic, pineapple, mixed with chocolate pb2, or mixed into an omelet are my usual ways to eat it.0
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I like mine with pineapple chunks and normally go for the 2%, occasionally I will add mixed nuts and eat a half cup before bed which helps me feel full throughout the night.0
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I like mine with sweet things, applesauce and other fruit. I also like to blend with watermelon protein powder and fruit loop protein powder.0
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I like it with honey or jam in it. Peaches, pears, and pineapple were all served with cottage cheese when I was a kid, and I still like it that way, especially with toasted walnuts or almonds. You can make it into a kind of dip by stirring it with whatever you might normally add to hummus and serve with raw veggies. I've had good luck with Alice Medrich's cheesecake recipe that subs well processed cottage cheese for much of the cream cheese in order to reduce the calories in the dessert.0
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I prefer small curd, it's a texture thing. Fresh fruit, like a ripe pear cut up and mixed in. A small amount of no sugar added jam/jelly or salt & pepper.0
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I prefer large curd and I like to mix in a little sugar free Jell-O mix; best if you can make it ahead and let it sit in the fridge for a while.0
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ive noticed you either love it with sweet stuff or you dont?0
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I'm a salt and pepper person. That's the way we always ate it when I was a kid. This past weekend I had it with chunks of avocado mixed in. It was a total win! If you like avocado, you must TRY IT!0
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I'm a salt and pepper person. That's the way we always ate it when I was a kid. This past weekend I had it with chunks of avocado mixed in. It was a total win! If you like avocado, you must TRY IT!
love avocado.. love tomatoes.. love balsamic (someone mentioned that)
going shopping tomorrow so im gonna pick some up.. not sure what brands whole foods carries but i think what ive gathered is most people like the higher fat?0 -
californiagirl2012 wrote: »I like mine with sweet things, applesauce and other fruit. I also like to blend with watermelon protein powder and fruit loop protein powder.
@californiagirl2012 wait what's fruit loop protein powder?
I really like to have it with tinned fruit. I know... Lame. I also like to eat it plain, in place of ricotta etc. I actually don't even mind the low fat ones but I think most people dislike it. I pretty much like all cottage cheese.0 -
i mix it with everything and anything - so versatile that options are unlimited as long as you have bit of fantasy when cooking.
Last night i drained it from it's liquid, mixed in some leaks, onions and scallion (first two thrown in a wok rapidly to make them mooshy), some flour, an egg and did some fritters with them.
Salads, condiment for pasta, cheese cakes, deserts... you name it!0 -
i mix it with everything and anything - so versatile that options are unlimited as long as you have bit of fantasy when cooking.
Last night i drained it from it's liquid, mixed in some leaks, onions and scallion (first two thrown in a wok rapidly to make them mooshy), some flour, an egg and did some fritters with them.
Salads, condiment for pasta, cheese cakes, deserts... you name it!
ohhh mannnn.... OH MAN. sounds so good0 -
@californiagirl2012 wait what's fruit loop protein powder?
I really like to have it with tinned fruit. I know... Lame. I also like to eat it plain, in place of ricotta etc. I actually don't even mind the low fat ones but I think most people dislike it. I pretty much like all cottage cheese.
i was thinking the same thing about that powder0 -
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Cinnamon and stevia mixed in.0
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I mix mine with plain Greek yogurt add stevia and nut butter! Yummy!0
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I mix in vanilla protein powder and its like a cheesecake. I will typically add fresh raspberries or strawberries and dark chocolate as well.0
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There's a bottle of dried herbs you can find in the produce section that has dehydrated red onion, garlic and chives (can't remember the brand but it's a "salad" blend). I like to add a bit of this into it and then when lunch comes around its all hydrated and delicious
That sounds like a great idea!!0 -
Not lame at all. I love it with canned peaches.0 -
I love it with walnuts and a little cinnamon. Apples are great with it too.0
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Ms Dash Seasonings-- there are at least 8 of them with no added salt. I like the Onion & Herb, Garlic & Herb or Tomato Basil the best in cottage cheese.
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THIS. Why has this never crosswd my mind!amandacanales wrote: »I prefer large curd and I like to mix in a little sugar free Jell-O mix; best if you can make it ahead and let it sit in the fridge for a while.
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As sweet stuff I like it with Apple, cinnamon and honey or banana and almond butter. As savoury stuff it's nice with lots of fresh herbs, dill is my favourite. As part of meal I like it with potatoes and smoked mackerel.
Try different brands til you find the one you like the most. Some taste almost like yogurt just with different texture, some are slightly cheesy or salty.0
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