Holiday Cottage Ideas for Every Season | The Modern Day Cottage

A final close-up of a spoonful of étouffée lifted above the bowl, emphasizing its rich and creamy texture.

Dinner · Mardi Gras · Stovetop & Skillet Recipes

Creamy Crawfish and Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

A hand scooping a spoonful of red beans and rice from a bowl, showing the rich, hearty texture of the dish.

Dinner · Mardi Gras · Stovetop & Skillet Recipes

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Golden, pillowy sourdough beignets dusted with powdered sugar rest on a cream-colored plate, with more beignets cooling on a copper wire rack in the background. A warm, textured napkin and delicate baby’s breath flowers add a cozy, cottage-inspired touch to the scene.

Deep Frying Recipes · Desserts · Mardi Gras · Sourdough Desserts · Sourdough Discard Recipes

Sourdough Beignets Recipe – Use Your Discard or Starter!

A fully baked sourdough king cake covered in white icing, topped with green, purple, and gold sugar sprinkles, and decorated with small festive sprinkles. Mardi Gras beads and a harlequin-style mask are scattered around.

Desserts · Mardi Gras · Oven Recipes · Sourdough Desserts

Sourdough King Cake Recipe Perfect for Mardi Gras

Final close-up of a gingerbread latte, highlighting the details of the whipped cream and festive mug design.

Christmas · Drinks · Stovetop & Skillet Recipes · Winter Recipes

Cozy Homemade Gingerbread Latte- Starbucks Inspired Holiday Recipe

Cinnamon applesauce ornaments in festive shapes like gingerbread people and stars, displayed on a red and white holiday tablecloth.

Christmas · DIYs and Tutorials

Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments: A Festive Holiday Craft

Two glasses of creamy homemade eggnog garnished with cinnamon sticks, placed on a festive holiday table with pine sprigs.

Christmas · Desserts · Drinks · Stovetop & Skillet Recipes · Winter Recipes

Eggnog Recipe (no raw eggs)

A trio of DIY soy wax candles labeled "Christmas Cottage," "Winter Chai Tea," and "Gingerbread Cookies," styled with festive decor including cinnamon sticks and dried orange slices.

Christmas · DIYs and Tutorials

Christmas Candles + Free Labels