It became popular among dieters in the ’70s, but yogurt (especially the Greek variety) has stolen its thunder of late. Is cottage cheese ready for a comeback?

Those of you who love it will likely point out that it’s high in protein and low in fat, while the “gross” camp is probably turned off by the vaguely acidic taste and aroma. It’s a bit of an acquired taste, and some are more willing to acquire it than others — usually for health reasons, with athletes and bodybuilders, in particular, favoring it. Still, if you don’t like the taste you don’t like the taste.