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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 . . . .

Ginger Persimmon Bread Recipe

November 10, 2020 By valentina 43 Comments

sliced loaf of persimmon gingerbread

This Ginger Persimmon Bread Recipe is packed with soul-warming spices. Whether you serve this quick bread as part of a Christmas breakfast or as an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays Tagged With: Christmas breakfast, cinnamon, cloves, crystallized ginger, ginger root, gingerbread, persimmons, short breads

Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary

August 20, 2020 By valentina 14 Comments

Slices of sweet potato with finely chopped rosemary on top on sheet pan

Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary are so incredibly easy to make. With a touch of honey, this pretty, vegan side dish pairs with just about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: baked potatoes, honey, rosemary, sweet potatoes

Top Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

May 3, 2020 By valentina 18 Comments

Roasted Tomato poblano Salsa Recipe

Recipes for Cinco de Mayo -- from smoky guacamole to spicy lettuce-wrapped tacos and fresh ceviche, these Latin inspired recipes are over-the-top delicious! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Holidays, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: chipotle, Ceviche, cilantro, Cinco de Mayo, garlic, lemon, main courses, pork, puerco, guacamoles, salsas, tacos, tomatillos

Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 23, 2020 By valentina 26 Comments

pile of ruby chocolate chip cookies with one broken one on tip

Ruby Chocolate is pretty, fun, and tasty. It's a type of chocolate that makes this chocolate chip cookie recipe extremely unique. A Ruby chocolate recipe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Callebaut, chocolate chips, cookies, ruby chocolate

Passion Fruit Chocolate Ganache Bars

February 13, 2020 By valentina 37 Comments

One passion fruit chocoalte ganache bar

Passion Fruit Chocolate Bars are sweet, tart and oh-so-chocolaty -- they're rich, creamy and oh-so dreamy! Add a heart to the top and serve them for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: bars, chocolate, cookie crust, Dove, ganache, passion fruit, pies, tarts, Valentine's Day recipes

Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée

February 11, 2020 By valentina 40 Comments

Champagne Creme Brulee with blood orange slice on top

Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée screams Valentine's Day. From the vibrant red citrus, to the bubbly in the rich and creamy custard, this is a dessert to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free Desserts, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: blood oranges, citrus, creme brulee, custard, Valentine's Day desserts, vanilla

Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles

February 10, 2020 By valentina 30 Comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles are super chocolatey and over-the-top delicious! There's something magical about chocolate and hazelnuts, and when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays, Gluten-Free Desserts, Valentine's Day Tagged With: chocolate, gluten-free, hazelnuts, Nutella, Valentine's Day recipes, waffles

Chocolate Espresso Cake with Kahlúa (Flourless)

February 3, 2020 By valentina 37 Comments

Flourless Chocolate Kahlua Espresso Decadence Cake on a pretty, gold-rimmed plated with pink flowers, dusted with powdered sugar.

Chocolate Espresso Cake with Kahlúa is a decadent, gluten-free masterpiece that's flourless. It's oozing with melting dark chocolate, scented with espresso … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: cakes, coffee, espresso, gluten-free, gluten-free cakes, chocolate, kahlua, lava cakes, mocha

Fresh Raspberry Cupcakes

January 30, 2020 By valentina 10 Comments

Fresh Raspberry Cupcakes are a delicious treat for Valentine’s Day when dressed up with buttercream and raspberries on top. Or skip the frosting and it’s a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: buttercream frosting, cupcakes, muffins, raspberries, Valentine's Day

Best Holiday Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes

December 23, 2019 By valentina 33 Comments

Holiday Hors D Oeuvre Party Recipe

These are some of the best Best Holiday Hors d’Oeuvre Party Recipes! If you want to host an amazing party this year, this is the perfect, most delicious and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Assorted Other Goodies, Holidays, Recipe Roundups

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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

Four scoops of corn ice cream in a purple bowl, surrounded by corn husks.

Sweet Corn Ice Cream

top view of scoStrawberry ice cream in white mug with two pieces of strawberry on top.

Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

Stack of 5 strawberry, blueberry and white chocolate cookies on parchment paper.

4th of July Cookies with Berries

Large ceramic serving bowl full with Watermelon Basil Salad with feta, avocado, and balsamic reduction.

Watermelon Basil Salad with Avocado

DESSERT!

Four scoops of corn ice cream in a purple bowl, surrounded by corn husks.

Sweet Corn Ice Cream

Large slice of chocolate zucchini bundt cake on a golden-colored, ceramic plate.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake

top view of scoStrawberry ice cream in white mug with two pieces of strawberry on top.

Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

6 orange popsicles with fresh berries inside, on crushed ice with berries

Orange Popsicles with Fresh Berries

 

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