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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 Use Lemongrass

July 8, 2014 By valentina 14 Comments

How to Use Lemongrass: A Photographic Guide

How to use lemongrass: This guide both illustrates and explains it super clearly. Lemongrass is a delicious ingredient in so many recipes, and might seem … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: lemongrass

How to Cut a Grapefruit

January 20, 2014 By valentina 2 Comments

Grapefruit with top and bottoms sliced off

Learning how to cut a grapefruit is easy. We'll learn how to cut them into Supremes, which results in beautiful slices that elevates their presentation for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: citrus, citrus segments, grapefruits, how to cut citrus, lemons, limes, orange juice, Supremes

How to Peel and Cut a Pineapple

June 29, 2013 By valentina 9 Comments

peeled pineapple slices with core being cut out with round cutter

They can be daunting to tackle, but it's quite easy to learn how to cut a pineapple. This tutorial will teach you how to peel, core and cut pineapple rings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques), Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: how to peel and cut a pineapple, pineapple, summer fruits

How to Cook Beets in the Oven

January 28, 2013 By valentina 3 Comments

one raw beet with greens laying on it's side

Learning how to cook beets in the oven is easy, and it will come in quite handy if you love the superior flavor of  fresh, whole beets. With their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: beet greens, beets, red beets, root vegetables

How to Season to Taste

December 3, 2012 By valentina 16 Comments

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  There's a simple process to learn how to season to taste when you're cooking, and everyone should know it to make each recipe the best it can be. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: cooking tips and techniques, pepper, salt, seasonings, spices

How to Steam Asparagus and Asparagus Garnish

September 25, 2012 By valentina 4 Comments

Terra cotta bowl filled with crispy asparagus peels

If you don't already know how to steam asparagus, it's one of the most simple and delicious ways to prepare it. I like to peel asparagus before I steam it, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, How To (Cooking Techniques), Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, citrus, garnish, lemons, limes, red wine vinegar

Fire Roasted Peppers

June 6, 2012 By valentina

Fire roasted peppers have an additional flavor added to them -- a delicious smoky, char flavor! Do you know how to fire roast a pepper? It's easy and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: fire roasted peppers, peppers, roasting peppers

How to Cut an Avocado

May 26, 2012 By valentina 7 Comments

an avocado cut in half with pit still intact

This step-by-step photo guide will take you through a very easy method to learn how to cut an avocado. Avocados, without question, deserve their time in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: avocados, california avocados direct, how to cut an avocado

How to Cut a Mango

May 16, 2012 By valentina 10 Comments

Learning how to cut a mango is easy, and essential if you want to get the most out of this incredibly delicious, tropical fruit! Mangoes are one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: how to cut a mango, mangoes

How To Brown Butter

April 23, 2012 By valentina 1 Comment

wire whisk in bowl of brown butter

Once you learn how to brown butter, you'll make it often enough so that it's at the ready at all times. It will take any recipe to another level! Sure, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: brown butter, unsaled 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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Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

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4th of July Cookies with Berries

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Watermelon Basil Salad with Avocado

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Sweet Corn Ice Cream

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

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Orange Popsicles with Fresh Berries

 

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