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Fall & Winter Favorites

Think cozy, comforting recipes — sweet and savory — full of seasonal warm flavors.

Port Wine Poached Pears

December 8, 2021 By valentina 18 Comments

sveral whole port wine poached pears standing up.

Port Wine Poached Pears are a stunning and delicious fall and winter dessert. Full of warming spices, they're fantastic on their own, over ice cream, in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free Desserts, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: bosc pears, comice pears, pears, poaching, port wine, star anise, thyme

Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie Appetizer

November 20, 2021 By valentina 31 Comments

Cinnamon Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie Recipe melting on a cutting board

This Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie Appetizer recipe is warm, smoky, sweet and over-the-top delicious! There's nothing quite like baked brie with fruit, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: brie cheese, cinnamon persimmons, applewood smoked bacon, honey, thyme

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions

November 12, 2021 By valentina 32 Comments

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions on white plate with fresh thyme leaves

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions combine beautifully to create a Thanksgiving chestnut side dish that will totally wow your guests! And it's also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: chestnuts, pearl onions, pecans, thyme

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

November 10, 2021 By valentina 14 Comments

red and white striped bowl filled with spiced cranberry sauce

This Spiced Cranberry Sauce for the holidays is sweet, tart, and warmed up with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. From start to finish, the recipe takes only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cardamom, cinnamon, cranberries

Potato Chestnut Soup Recipe

November 1, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

Potato Chestnut Soup in cream bowl with crimped rim

Potato Chestnut Soup overflows with delicious earthy, warming flavors. Made with fresh roasted chestnuts and rosemary, this is an ideal fall and winter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian Tagged With: chestnuts, one-pot meals, rosemary, yukon gold potatoes

Coconut Spiced Carrot Soup

October 26, 2021 By valentina 18 Comments

vegan-coconut-spiced-carrot-soup

This Coconut Spiced Carrot Soup is vegan, and so unbelievably rich and creamy, that it's hard to believe it's cream-free. Full of warming spices, it's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cardamom, carrots, coconut milk, cumin, curry, cyaenne, puréed soups, turmeric

Fall Brown Butter Pumpkin Risotto

October 18, 2021 By valentina 23 Comments

Brown Butter Pumpkin Risotto on white plate with flowers behind it

This Brown Butter Pumpkin Risotto is made with fresh sage, smoky peppers and earthy Porcini mushrooms. Full of incredibly delicious flavor, this pumpkin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: Arborio rice, brown butter, chipotles, mushrooms, onion, porcini, pumpkin, sage, risotto

Pumpkin Sausage Pasta with Sage

October 5, 2021 By valentina 28 Comments

Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage mixed into Pappardelle in a blue and white bowl

Pumpkin Sausage Pasta with Sage is hearty, delicious and makes for an ideal fall meal. The pumpkin pasta sauce is full of warming flavors that are perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: Pappardelle, pasta, pumpkin puree, sage, sausage

Cream of Jalapeño Cauliflower Soup

September 28, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Cream of Jalapeno Cauliflower soup in rust-colored bowl with slices of jalapeno on top

Cream of Jalapeño Cauliflower Soup is a vegan soup that's made rich and creamy with slowly cooked cauliflower, and deliciously comforting with warming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, cilantro, cumin, jalapeño peppers

Pecan Crusted Caramel Pumpkin Pie

September 15, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

close up of a slice of pumpkin pie

Pecan Crusted Caramel Pumpkin Pie is a gluten-free, rustic and over-the-top delicious Thanksgiving and holiday dessert. The crust is a treat in and of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free Desserts, Thanksgiving Tagged With: caramel, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, pumpkins, Halloween, pecans, pies

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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.

FAVORITE SOUPS & STEWS!  





SPRING & SUMMER FAVORITES

Roasted baby corn with green onion and red chili on a round, white plate.

Roasted Baby Corn with Chili and Lime

Several grilled scallions on a white plate.

Grilled Green Onions Recipe

Green bowl filled with fire roasted corn and half of a raw jalapeno surrounded by corn silk.

Fire Roasted Corn Recipe with Jalapeños

Fig cake with one slice being llifted from whole cake

Upside Down Fresh Fig Coffee Cake

DESSERT!

Small white espresso mugh holding 3 chai cookies with cinnamon sticks and green cardamom pods.

Chai Spice Cookies with Chocolate

One slice of Nutella Pie topped with hazelnut praline on a white plate with whole pie behind it.

Nutella Pie with Hazelnut Praline (No Bake)

5 coffee chocolate chip coookies in a stack with one leaning on it with a bite taken out of it and white coffee mug behind them.

Creamy Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

small stack of chocopate chip cookies with bananas behind them

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

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