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Holiday Recipes

While Cooking On The Weekends is filled with recipes you can have for any occasion, this category highlights those that are the most popular for certain holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day . . . .

Poblano Guacamole Recipe with Lemon

April 29, 2022 By valentina 14 Comments

Ceramic bowl full with poblano guacamole with lemons and a chip.

Poblano Guacamole Recipe with Lemon has a unique twist, and is amazing not only with chips, but also with grilled steak, chicken or shrimp. And of course … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Holidays, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, garlic, lemons, poblano peppers, roasted peppers

Ancho Chile Enchilada Sauce

March 27, 2022 By valentina 31 Comments

Green-rimmed bowl with Ancho chile sauce with greenery behind it.

Ancho Chile Enchilada Sauce is a super delicious red sauce recipe. On the mild side, this rich, smoky sauce is full of warming flavors that will have you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Holidays, Vegetarian Tagged With: ancho chiles, chile sauce, enchilada sauce, enchiladas, Mexican food

Gluten-Free Cranberry Sauce Muffins

November 25, 2021 By valentina 24 Comments

Three baked Cranberry sauce muffins.

These Gluten-Free Cranberry Sauce Muffins are the perfect way to use your leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving or Christmas. They're subtly spiced, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cinnamon, cranberry sauce, leftovers, Thanksgiving

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: applewood smoked bacon, brie cheese, cinnamon persimmons, honey, thyme

Baked Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

November 17, 2021 By valentina 26 Comments

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake being spooned out of cast iron skillet with an orange spoon.

Baked Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta is a comfort food through and through. Crispy and creamy, this side dish is impossible to resist. Delicious for your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: brussels sprouts, comfort food, Gruyere, pancetta, Parmesan

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

How To Roast And Peel Chestnuts

October 31, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Chestnut knife scoring a large chestnut

Roasting and peeling chestnuts is easier than you might think and the process is fun and festive. You can roast chestnuts in the oven, and they make for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Christmas, Holidays, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: chestnuts, holiday's, how to peel chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, snacks

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, Halloween, pecans, pies, pumpkins

Apricot Glazed Carrots

August 31, 2021 By valentina 10 Comments

Colorfully-rimmed Italian platter with glazed carrots

Apricot Glazed Carrots are a perfect vegetarian side dish for almost any meal. They're tender, sweet and make for a beautiful presentation. While these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: arpicots, butter, carrots, chives, glazed, rosh hashanah, small plates

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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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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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