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Comforting Sweet Recipes

This is the umbrella for all of the sweet recipes on Cooking On The Weekends. Cookies, cakes, breads, bars, ice-cream, fruit . . . and then some!

Coconut Flour Cookies with Chocolate

December 30, 2020 By valentina 17 Comments

five stacked coconut flour chocolate chip cookies

These Coconut Flour Cookies are gluten-free, soft and chewy with a slightly crisp edge. With chocolate in every bite, and specks of vanilla throughout, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: chocoalte chip cookies, gluten-free, coconut flour

Coconut Flour Recipes

December 27, 2020 By valentina 8 Comments

coconut flour in a wooden bowl with wooden spoon

Coconut flour recipes have always been a favorite for gluten-free baked goods. From savory breads and breakfast muffins, to sweet lemon bars and chocolatey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Recipe Roundups, Gluten-Free Desserts

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe

December 21, 2020 By valentina 34 Comments

Gluten-Free chocolate cake slice on pink floral plate

This Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake is made with olive oil and will likely become your go-to gluten-free chocolate bundt cake recipe. With a delicate texture, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: coffee, espresso, bundt cakes, olive oil cakes, chocolate glaze, chocolate

Red Wine Poached Crimson Gold Apples

December 18, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

crimson gold apple poached in red wine with pistachos bits on top

Red Wine Poached Crimson Gold Apples are a stunning fall and winter dessert. Warmly spiced and  filled with vanilla mascarpone, they're presented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Fall & Winter Favorites, Thanksgiving, Christmas Tagged With: cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, mascarpone, red wine, Crimson Gold Apples, Cuyama Orchards, fall fruits

Turmeric Cake with Blood Oranges

December 17, 2020 By valentina 40 Comments

Blood Orange-Turmeric Upside Down Pound Cake

This picturesque Turmeric Cake with Blood Oranges is an upside down cake that will wow everyone! It's an unexpected dessert that's packed with flavor and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: citrus, turmeric, cakes, baking, pound cake, butter cake, blood oranges

Chocolate Granola with Espresso

December 16, 2020 By valentina 4 Comments

Chocolate granola in a pretty painted mug

Chocolate Granola Recipe with Espresso is a unique granola recipe that's breakfast, a snack, a topping, a gift, or whatever you want it to be! It bursts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: espresso, chocolate, almond meal, granola, almonds, ice cream toppings, yougurt toppings

Spiced Apple Persimmon Cake

December 9, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

four stacked slices of persimmon cake

Spiced Apple Persimmon Cake is a delicious winter cake that's perfect for breakfast, a snack and dessert. Packed with slices of fresh apples and persimmons, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cake, cinnamon, almonds, Fuji apples, cloves, fuyu persimmons, hachiya persimmons, nutmeg

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe

November 30, 2020 By valentina 8 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Mousse in white bowl with a spoon

This Vegan Chocolate Mousse only has two ingredients — cashew cream and chocolate. Incredibly quick and easy to whip up, it’s rich, velvety smooth and will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Vegan, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: chocolate, mousse, cashew cream, cashews

Chestnut Cookies with Chocolate Chips

November 19, 2020 By valentina 25 Comments

tall stack of Chestnut Cookies with chocolate chips on raw chestnuts next to them

Chestnut Cookies with Chocolate Chips are soft and buttery, subtly spiced, and have a delicious nutty, earthy flavor. Made with chestnut flour, they're a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Christmas Tagged With: roasted chestnuts, chestnut flour, chestnuts, chocolate chip cookies

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Muffins

November 18, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

Small stack of Pumpkin Pie-Olive Oil Muffins .

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Muffins are made with olive oil and they're a festival of fall flavors. They're light, fluffy and incredibly tasty. Have one for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin, cloves, muffins, cupcakes, olive oil cakes, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin pie

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I’m Valentina Wein, certified chef, mom of two boys, owner, recipe developer and photographer here at Cooking on the Weekends. I use seasonal whole foods to create unique and comforting recipes for casual entertaining. Read more about my love of food and cooking.

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