where did the word cottage cheese come from
Cottage cheese The first known use of the term "cottage cheese" dates back to 1831.[1] It is believed to have originated because the simple cheese was usually made in cottages from any milk left over after making butter.[citation needed]
Macaroni and cheese Pasta and cheese casseroles have been recorded as early as the 14th century in the Italian cookbook, Liber de Coquina, one of the oldest medieval cookbooks, which featured a dish of parmesan and pasta. A cheese and pasta casserole known as makerouns was recorded in the famous medieval English cookbook, the Forme of Cury, which was also written in the 14th century.[7] It was made with fresh, hand-cut pasta which was sandwiched between a mixture of melted butter and cheese. The recipe given (in Middle English) was: