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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 Peel Pearl Onions

November 11, 2021 By valentina 13 Comments

peeled red pearl onions on cutting board with knife

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

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

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

How to Eat Cherimoya

January 2, 2021 By valentina 32 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: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: Cherimoyas, exotic fruits, fruits, how to eat a cherimoya, Spain, tropical fruits

How to Cook Wild Rice (Cranberry Wild Rice Reicpe)

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. In learning how below, we’ll make a … [Read more...]

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

How to Peel Lychee Fruit

July 15, 2020 By valentina 9 Comments

fresh lychee being poured out of a bowl with wood background

Learning how to peel lychee fruit is easy, and this lovely and unique, tropical fruit is a delicate, sweet treat. They're delicious on their own, and used … [Read more...]

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

Best Turkey Brine Recipe Ever

November 12, 2019 By valentina 25 Comments

spices, honey and maple syrup on cutting board

The Best Turkey Brine Recipe Ever is a maple turkey brine with cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, and other warming spices. Brining a Thanksgiving turkey is … [Read more...]

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

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

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: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: spaghetti squash, winter 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

You'll love to know how to caramelize onions. Not only is it super easy, but they are incredibly delicious and can be used to greatly enhance hundreds of … [Read more...]

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

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I’m Valentina, certified chef, owner, recipe developer and photographer at Cooking on the Weekends. I'm also a mom of two amazing teen boys and a Los Angeleno. I use seasonal whole foods to create unique and comforting recipes for casual entertaining. Read more about my love of food and cooking.

FAVORITE SOUPS & STEWS!  





SPRING & SUMMER FAVORITES

Top view of open jar of Lemon Basil Vinaigrette with fresh basil leaves.

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette (and Marinade)

Hatch Chile Salsa with Fresh peaches in a terra cotta bowl on an orange stirped cloth with fresh raw Hatch chiles.

Hatch Chile Salsa with Fresh Peaches

Cream-colored ceramic bowl filled to the top with Peach Caprese Salad with drops of balsamic glaze and fresh sun flowers behind it.

Peach Caprese Salad

Composed Peach Avocado with Zucchini on a white plate with a yellow daisy behind it.

Peach Avocado Salad with Zucchini

DESSERT!

Clear drinking glass with several creamy coffee ice cubes in it.

Creamy and Sweet Coffee Ice Cubes

Cream-colored ceramic mug with coffee beans and a coffee popsicle sticking out of the top.

Creamy Coffee Popsicles

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

 

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