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Cottage Cheese Grapefruit Bowl – Built for Comfort

December 27, 2017 By Jittery Cook 13 Comments

Adventures may be rewarding but there’s something comforting in repeating rituals and revisiting haunts, both geographic and culinary. Early food memories stay with us throughout our lives, and those who make it their business to feed us deserve a special place in heaven.

When I was a kid, Mom went out of her way to make us snacks that were satisfying and simple — like celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter or cream cheese. While I’m not adventurous or nostalgic enough to sample either of those snacks again, Mom’s Cottage Cheese Grapefruit Bowl is another story. Layered with pleasing flavours, it kept hunger at bay between meals, every bite wonderfully sweet, sour, smooth and a little crunchy. For the best taste and mouthfeel, use at least 2% cottage cheese and yogurt.

Cottage Cheese Grapefruit Bowl

  • 3 T 2% cottage cheese
  • 2 T 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 pink grapefruit, supremed 
  • 2 t sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • 2 t dried mulberries or raisins
  • 7 – 8 raw cashews (optional)
  • 2 – 3 t pomegranate seeds (optional)
  • 1 T toasted coconut chips (optional)

In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir to combine flavours. Add a splash of grapefruit juice to thin if desired. Serve with a slice of toast or some crackers. Perfect for snack time, breakfast, lunch or a post too many rich meals mini dinner. Serves 1.

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Comments

  1. Carmela says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:16 am

    Thank you for being a wonderful chef full of good ideas plus suggesting all sorts of stimulating options for music, books, movies, travels ,together with your caring wishes for 2018.
    My best wishes to you too!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 27, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks Carmela! I can’t seem to stop thanking my mom for all her good influence in my life. I asked my sister if my mom ever made her a Cottage Cheese Grapefruit Bowl and she said “never.” Aren’t families mysterious!

      Reply
  2. mindy says

    December 27, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Love hearing about comfort foods and home. So true…a way of cuddling with the past.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 27, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      Fond food recollections! Just think of those roasted baby artichokes we shared, rehydrated in basil tomato sauce, red wine and spicy veggie soup…ummm.

      Reply
  3. Joanne says

    December 27, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Kudos on your irresistible and photogenic pairings: the blue and cream porcelain platter setting off the pink sections of grapefruit, accented by the red ceramic coffee cup; the festive arrangement of the green pumpkin seeds, crimson pomegranate seeds and white cheese gracefully combined in the cut crystal bowl.

    Delicious to imagine and glorious to contemplate!

    Bisous.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 27, 2017 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks Jojo! It was a eureka moment when I realized that perhaps not everyone already knew about my simple and irresistible childhood snack. Hence, time for a JC share.

      Reply
  4. Sheila ostroff says

    December 27, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I continue to enjoy your upbeat colourful food additions to my life. Happy holidays and have a great year.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 27, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks Sheila! Still fun connecting after all these years! All the best!

      Reply
  5. Jovina Coughlin says

    December 28, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Looks delicious. Nice additions to the grapefruit.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      December 29, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Thanks Jovina! It’s light and refreshing for this time of year.

      Reply
  6. Royvia says

    September 13, 2019 at 10:30 am

    Great post.

    Reply
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