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Cranberry Orange Cake with Amaretto Glaze

December 9, 2019 By valentina 6 Comments

Top view of Cranberry Orange Cake on white platter

Cranberry Orange Cake with Amaretto Glaze is a gluten-free bundt cake that's scrumptious beyond words. The tart cranberries, tangy orange and subtle almond … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: amaretto, cake, cranberries, holiday cakes, holiday desserts, orange

Balsamic Cranberry Salad Dressing

November 30, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

Balsamic Cranberry Dressing in a tall bottle with a cork.

Balsamic Cranberry Salad Dressing is the delicious rich and creamy result of having leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. It brings salads … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, cranberry sauce, salad dressing, salads, thanksgiving leftovers, vinaigrette, what to do with leftover cranberry sauce

Gifts For Cooking Lovers Who Have Everything

November 29, 2019 By valentina 20 Comments

Strawberries with text over them for gift post

Gifts for cooking lovers who have everything can be super fun to shop for. This carefully curated list has cooking gifts for dads, moms, friends -- there's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Christmas, Foodie Gifts, Holidays, Reviews Tagged With: foodie gifts, gifts for cooks, holiday gifts, olivewood, ravioli rolling pin, Raw Spice Bar, the grommet, UncommonGoods, unique gifts, wood-fired pizza oven

Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 14, 2019 By valentina 36 Comments

Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies are a mouthful of heaven! Bite-sized, they're full of ground pecans, brown butter AND chocolate. They are the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays Tagged With: brown butter, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, desserts, how to brown butter, parline, pecans

Easy Eggnog Bundt Cake Recipe

December 6, 2018 By valentina 35 Comments

Glazed Eggnog Bundt Cake with Poppy Seeds on a pretty, glass cake pedistal.

Easy Eggnog Bundt Cake recipe with poppy seeds is so incredibly delicious and so festive for the holiday season. With eggnog and rum inside the cake and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays Tagged With: bundt cakes, cakes, Christmas, desserts, eggnog, holiday's, poppy seeds, rum, sweets, winter desserts

Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe for the Holidays

November 20, 2018 By valentina 17 Comments

red and white striped bowl with cranberry sauce

This Spiced Cranberry Sauce for the Holidays is sweet, tart, and warmed up with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. It's great for Thanksgiving and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cardamom, Christmas, cinnamon, cranberries, holiday's, side dishes, sides, sweets, Thanksgiving

How to Make Chestnut Butter

December 20, 2017 By valentina 25 Comments

chestnut butter in a jar with red and white twine around it

Chestnut butter is one of the most unique, homemade food gifts you can give for the holidays. With only three ingredients, it's easier than you might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Foodie Gifts, Holidays Tagged With: chestnut butter, chestnut paste, holiday gifts, homemade food gifts, how to roast and peel chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, spreads

Salami-Provolone Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe

December 18, 2016 By valentina 24 Comments

Salami-Provolone Pork Loin Recipe With Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach - a show stopping main course that's full with delicious flavors, and it's a lovely centerpiece on a holiday table.

Can you imagine this beautiful Salami-Provolone Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe for the holidays? It's a show stopping main course that's full with delicious … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free, Holidays, Meat Tagged With: cookbooks, entree, holiday recipes, Home Cooking 101, main course, Melissa's Produce, pork loin, provolone, roasted peppers, salami, Sara Mouton, spinach, stuffed pork

Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto

December 7, 2016 By valentina 32 Comments

Cranberry Amaretto Crème Brûlée -- It's rich, creamy and full of delicious bites of fruit. Beautifully presented, this is an elegant and festive dessert for the holiday season.

My Cranberry Creme Brûlée recipe with Amaretto is rich, creamy and full of delicious bites of fruit. Beautifully presented, this is an elegant and festive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-free, Holidays, Reviews Tagged With: amaretto, Cape Cod Select Frozen Cranberries, creme brulee, custards, desserts, liqueurs, vanilla beans, vanilla pods

Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

November 27, 2016 By valentina 27 Comments

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are one of the absolute best gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes!  They're perfect to bring to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-free, Holidays Tagged With: candy canes, chocolate, christmas cookies, gluten-free cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint, white chocolate

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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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