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How To (Cooking Techniques)

From the best way to cut citrus and cook dried beans, to learning how to roast peppers and cut a mango, here you’ll find basic and important kitchen skills.

How to Eat Cherimoya

January 2, 2021 By valentina 25 Comments

3 cherimoya fruit on black background

How to eat Cherimoya! When you slice one open, you might not be sure sure how to tackle it. This photographic guide will show you how easy and delicious it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: Spain, fruits, tropical fruits, Cherimoyas, exotic fruits, how to eat a cherimoya

How to Cook Wild Rice

December 23, 2020 By valentina 13 Comments

close up of cranberry wild rice on a white plate in front of platter

Learning how to cook wild rice is easy. It’s delicious, versatile, and can be used in so many different dishes. (My recipe for Cranberry Wild Rice is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: pine nuts, cranberries, wild rice

Pistachio Butter Recipe

December 14, 2020 By valentina 32 Comments

small jar full with pistachio butter, with a red ribbon around it

Pistachio Butter is creamy and rich, unique and delicious. It's easy to learn how to make pistachio butter, and if you fill a jar with it, it's a lovely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies, Christmas, Foodie Gifts Tagged With: pistachios, DIY holiday gifts, edible gifts, nut butters, pistachio butter

How to Peel and Pit Lychee Fruit

July 15, 2020 By valentina 9 Comments

fresh lychee being poured out of a bowl with wood background

Learning how to peel and pit lychee fruit is easier than it might seem. This lovely and unique, tropical fruit, native to China, is a delicate, sweet treat. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: Asian food, fruits, lychees, vietnamese food, how to

How To Roast And Peel Chestnuts

December 20, 2019 By valentina 16 Comments

terra cotta bowl of peeled chestnuts with shells around it

Learning how to roast chestnuts, and how to peel chestnuts is easier than you might think and the process is fun, festive and will make your whole house … [Read more...]

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

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

How to Easily Peel Pearl Onions

November 6, 2019 By valentina 22 Comments

With this beautiful and instructional, photographic guide, you will learn how to easily peel pearl onions, and be daunted by this task no more! They are so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: cooking techniques, how to, how to peel onins, how to peel pearl onions

How to Roast Garlic

October 24, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

close up of roasted heads of garlic

All garlic lovers should definitely know how to roast garlic! It's super easy and transforms the raw, often sharp, strong garlic into a creamy, mild, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, How To (Cooking Techniques), Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: garlic, roasted garlic, condiments, how to

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

October 12, 2019 By valentina 8 Comments

forkfull of spaghetti squash

Knowing how to cook Spaghetti squash is important because it's quite daunting if you've never done it. You won't believe how easy it is with this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: gluten-free, winter squash, Spiralizer, spaghetti squash, how to cook a spaghetti squash

How to Caramelize Onions

October 2, 2019 By valentina 21 Comments

Top view of caramelized onions in a small white bowl with some hanging over the side

I think anyone who cooks should know how to caramelize onions. Not only is it super easy, but they are incredibly delicious and can be used to greatly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, How To (Cooking Techniques), Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: onions, caramelized, how to caramelize onions, clarified butter

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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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