Welcome to my kitchen!

Hi there! I’m Maggie Thompson, and welcome to my little corner of the cottage cheese universe.

I’m 38, living in Asheville, North Carolina, where the air smells like mountains, the farmers’ markets are always buzzing, and the kitchen is my happy place. My journey to becoming a cottage cheese devotee wasn’t something I planned—it was something I stumbled into… quite literally.

Years ago, while testing a lasagna recipe for a friend’s dinner party, I accidentally used cottage cheese instead of ricotta. I panicked. But to my surprise? It was a hit. Creamy, rich, yet somehow lighter—and that was the beginning of my obsession. From that moment on, I made it my mission to explore how this humble ingredient could be transformed into something extraordinary.

I wasn’t always in the food world. I worked in publishing for a decade, writing about other people’s passions while mine simmered in the background. But in my early thirties, I stepped away from that life and threw myself into the kitchen full-time. Since then, I’ve become known for crafting creative, approachable recipes that center around my favorite ingredient—cottage cheese.

My goal? To show home cooks, beginners, and food enthusiasts that cottage cheese is more than just a side snack. It’s a hero ingredient. On my blog, you’ll find a wide range of Delicious Cottage Cheese Recipes that are both comforting and surprising—from pancakes to pastas, savory dips to creamy desserts.

I also dive deep into the Cottage Cheese Health & Nutrition side of things, because it’s not just about taste—it’s about what it does for your body. High protein, low fat, and incredibly versatile, cottage cheese has become my go-to for smart, clean eating.

For those just starting out, I’ve put together everything you need in the Cottage Cheese Basics & Tips section—storage tricks, cooking techniques, how to choose the right type, and all the weird little facts I wish I’d known sooner.

And if you’re chasing health goals, whether it’s weight loss, muscle gain, or just feeling good, the Cottage Cheese for Diet & Fitness category has you covered with recipes and guides designed to nourish and fuel you.

Of course, not everything turns out picture-perfect. I’ve had more than my fair share of flopped soufflés and “creative” flavor combos. But I’ve learned that some of the best kitchen moments come from letting go and experimenting. That’s the beauty of cooking—it’s messy, magical, and deeply personal.

So whether you’re here to try something new, change up your routine, or just fall a little more in love with cottage cheese (trust me, it happens), I’m so glad you stopped by.

Let’s get cooking. 💛