Food & Entertaining at the cottage

There’s something special about cooking and sharing food with friends and family at the cottage: Somehow it just tastes better when accompanied by a lake view. From recipes for dockside appetizers, to tips for great grilling, Cottage Life's food and entertaining section gives you great ideas for feeding the whole family, or entertaining on a more intimate scale.

 

Cottage Recipes
 

 

Over the years we've shared many great recipes in the pages of Cottage Life magazine, and on Cottage Life Television's Summer's Best series.

Enjoy these recipes, perfect for the cottage, and find new favourites for your family.
 

 

Grill guide to great ribs
 
grill guide

Our annual grill guide takes a look at that ultimate summer treat: racks and slabs of perfect meaty ribs. Check out our rib and side dish recipes, as well as some video bonuses:
 

 

Entertaining at the cottage
 
beer cheese fondue
Beer Cheese Fondue
Fondue is a classic dish that’s great for casual entertaining (especially with beer!).
Red Bean Hummus
Our twist on traditional hummus is a sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
 

 

Join the discussion on the Forums
 

 

 

Check out the Cottage Life Forums for food and entertaining stories, advice, and tips from cottagers who know how to entertain a crowd.

Click here to go straight to the discussions on food and entertaining.
 

 

 

 

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