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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...]

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Spicy Cabbage Potato Pancakes

February 28, 2014 By valentina 13 Comments

Spicy Cabbage Potato Pancakes are crispy on the outside, and packed with tender potatoes, cabbage and a kick of heat on the inside. They're fantastic for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Holidays, Breakfast & Brunch, How To (Cooking Techniques), Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: idaho russet potatoes, chili paste, sambal oelek, cabbage, potato pancakes, Napa cabbage, St. Patrick's Day recipes

How to Cut Citrus Supremes

January 20, 2014 By valentina 2 Comments

Grapefruit with top and bottoms sliced off

Learning How to Cut Citrus Supremes is quite easy -- and it will always make for a beautiful presentation of the fruit. What is a Citrus Supreme? When I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: fruits, limes, lemons, citrus, oranges, grapefruits, blood oranges, citrus segments, how to cut citrus

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

How to Cook Beets in the Oven

January 28, 2013 By valentina 3 Comments

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

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. Sometimes I give you specific … [Read more...]

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

How to Roast and Peel a Pepper

June 6, 2012 By valentina 12 Comments

Do you know how to roast and peel a pepper? It might seem like a daunting task, but after reading this and looking at the pictures, I think you'll know you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: vegetables, how to roast a pepper, roasting, peppers, roasting peppers, cooking techniques

How to Peel and Cut an Avocado

May 26, 2012 By valentina 7 Comments

Avocado sliced in half with pit in one half.

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

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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!I'm in the mood to celebrate … [Read more...]

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

Brown Butter Sage Risotto with Mushrooms

April 29, 2012 By valentina 3 Comments

Brown Butter Sage Risotto with Mushrooms is amazing, and learning how to make risotto is easy and fun! Once you know how to make this Sage Brown Butter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Vegetarian, How To (Cooking Techniques), Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: mushrooms, onion, Parmesan cheese, main course, sage, vegetable stock, sherry, brown butter, risotto, Arborio rice, Parmagiano Reggiano, rice

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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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