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Thanksgiving Recipes

The delicious flavors and beautiful colors of fall grace these recipes. From melting brie appetizers and warmly spiced vegetables, to a show-stopping turkey and delectable desserts, your Thanksgiving feast will wow everyone!

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

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

November 24, 2020 By valentina 32 Comments

Bacon Basil Baked Sweet Potato -- Comforting, sweet, savory, creamy & fresh -- this recipe is all of that!

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon are a super fun sweet potato dish that everyone will love! One of my favorite savory sweet potato recipes of all time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, basil, Gruyère cheese, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes

Stuffed Honeynut Squash Recipe

November 22, 2020 By valentina 26 Comments

Caramelized Onion-Bacon & Cranberry Honeynut Squash Recipe -- Caramelized Onion-Bacon & Cranberry Honeynut Squash is one of the prettiest & most delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes!

Stuffed Honeynut Squash Recipe is one of the prettiest, most unique and delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes. Really, it's lovely for any meal during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, caramelized onions, butternut squash, cranberries, Honeynut squash

Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary

August 20, 2020 By valentina 12 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: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan, Thanksgiving Tagged With: rosemary, honey, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes

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

Mini Red Potato Appetizer with Cranberries

November 20, 2019 By valentina 27 Comments

These Mini Red Potato Appetizers with Cranberries are a sweet and savory explosion of delicious fall flavors. They're the prefect way to start any holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: hors d'oeuvres, caramelized onions, chives, cheddar cheese, Thanksgiving, pecans, cranberries, red potatoes, Kerrygold Skellig

Butternut Squash Pie with Nut Crust

November 17, 2019 By valentina 40 Comments

Chai Spiced Butternut Squash Pie with Gluten-Free Pecan-Walnut Crust -- This pie tastes like the perfect blend of pecan pie and pumpkin pie. Only it's neither one and even better!

Butternut Squash Pie with Nut Crust is gluten-free and full of delicious chai spices. This pie tastes like the perfect blend of pecan pie and pumpkin pie -- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, butternut squash, Thanksgiving recipes, pumpkin pie, holiday pies, pecan pie, gluten free pies, gluten free pie crusts, nut crusts, chai spices

Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey

November 13, 2019 By valentina 70 Comments

Thanksgiving Recipe: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey

This Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey is the mother of all roasted turkeys.  Saying it's over-the-top might be an understatement, and it will surely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged With: holiday's, bacon, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, rosemary, applewood smoked bacon, butter, paprika, turkey, sage, Thanksgiving, brine, roasted turkey

Best Turkey Brine Recipe Ever

November 12, 2019 By valentina 25 Comments

spices, honey and maple syrup on cutting board

This is simply the Best Turkey Brine Recipe Ever! Brining a Thanksgiving turkey is what I call going the extra mile -- and it's SO worth it! This one extra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, How To (Cooking Techniques), Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cinnamon, honey, brine, maple syrup, turkey brine, Thanksgiving turkey, allspice berries, bay leaves, boquet garni

Rosemary Roasted Hasselback Korean Pears

November 5, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

Rosemary Roasted Hasselback Korean Pear on a dark purple plate

Rosemary Roasted Hasselback Korean Pears is a jaw-dropping, over-the-top delicious dessert. It's brilliant for the holidays or any dinner party. Asian pear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Thanksgiving Tagged With: pears, rosemary, asian pears, apple pears, hasselback, holiday desserts

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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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