The Cozy Cabins

05/30/2026

05/26/2026

Rustic Mediterranean Bread and Hummus Board
Ingredients

Bread Selection

1 rustic sourdough loaf, sliced

2 warm pita breads, cut into wedges

1 cup toasted crostini

Flatbread crackers or pita chips

Hummus Selection

1 cup classic hummus

1 cup roasted red pepper hummus

1 cup garlic herb hummus

Fresh Components

1 cucumber, sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup kalamata olives

1/2 cup green olives

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Fresh parsley and basil

Toppings & Garnishes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili flakes

2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or pistachios

Optional Add-Ons

Stuffed grape leaves

Roasted red peppers

Feta cheese cubes

Honey drizzle

Directions

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Warm pita bread for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly toasted.

Toast sourdough slices or crostini lightly if desired.

Spread hummus varieties into shallow bowls or directly onto the board.

Drizzle olive oil over hummus and sprinkle with smoked paprika and chili flakes.

Arrange bread, pita wedges, crostini, and crackers around the hummus.

Add cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and red onion across the board.

Top hummus with toasted pine nuts or pistachios.

Fill remaining spaces with optional grape leaves, feta cubes, roasted peppers, or herbs.

Serve immediately while bread is warm.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

05/18/2026

Warm Baked Brie with Figs and Pecans

Ingredients:

8 oz wheel of brie cheese
4 fresh figs, halved (or ½ cup dried figs, chopped)
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chopped pecans
Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the wheel of brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small ovenproof dish.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and melty in the center.
While the brie bakes, toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring often until fragrant.
Remove the brie from the oven and carefully transfer to a serving platter.
Top with halved figs (or chopped dried figs), drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
Serve immediately with crackers or sliced baguette.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 6 servings

05/10/2026

Fresh Avocado Caprese Salad with Basil Pesto Drizzle

Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados (sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

For Dressing:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp basil pesto
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Arrange sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella on a plate.
Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, pesto, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle dressing evenly over the salad.
Serve immediately for best freshness.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Calories: ~350 kcal per serving

05/08/2026

Creamy Garlic Chicken Bites with Buttery Parmesan Spaghetti 🍝

Ingredients

For the chicken bites

* 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tbsp butter
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* Salt & black pepper to taste

For the creamy sauce

* 1 cup heavy cream
* ½ cup chicken broth
* ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
* 1 extra garlic clove, minced
* 1 tbsp butter

For the buttery parmesan spaghetti

* 300 g spaghetti
* 3 tbsp butter
* ½ cup parmesan cheese
* 1 tbsp chopped parsley
* Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook the chicken bites
Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
Add minced garlic during the last minute and stir well. Remove chicken from pan.
3. Make the creamy garlic sauce
In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine
Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
5. Prepare the spaghetti
Toss hot spaghetti with butter, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed for extra silkiness.
6. Serve
Plate the buttery parmesan spaghetti and top with creamy garlic chicken bites.
Finish with extra parmesan and parsley.

Optional add-ins

* Spinach
* Mushrooms
* Chili flakes for heat
* Crispy bacon bits