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Melon Salad with Avocado Oil Dressing

July 26, 2014 By valentina 35 Comments

This Melon Salad with Avocado Oil Dressing is every bit as tasty as it is pretty. Its delicate flavors blend perfectly together with avocado oil to form a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Product & Book Reviews, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: Aged Cheddar, avocado oil, finger limes, melons, red onions, Summer Kiss melons

Mountain Thunder Kona Coffee

July 23, 2014 By valentina 14 Comments

I learned all about Kona Coffee On the Big Island of Hawaii at the Mountain Thunder Kona Coffee Farm, where coffee grows in a Cloud Forest. First, my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Drinks, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: cherries, coffee, coffee beans, coffee trees, Hawaii, Kona coffee, Kona coffee belt, peaberry

Introducing Christina’s Cucina

July 3, 2014 By valentina 15 Comments

Christina's Cucina is one of my favorite food blogs. It's full of authentic Italian recipes, and I think you'll love it. Christina Have you ever had a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: artichokes, chocolate, Christina Conte, Christina'sCucina.com, food bloggers, Italian, petit fours, Scottish

Baroda Farms and Sangria Artichokes

April 27, 2014 By valentina 18 Comments

Baroda Farms is home to one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen -- a Sangria Artichoke field.  A couple of days ago I saw one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: artichoke varieties, Baroda Farms, food bloggers, Sangria artichokes

Smoky Corn Chowder Recipe with Peppers

April 18, 2014 By valentina 40 Comments

Smoky Corn Chowder with Peppers is a super delicious blend of sweet, savory and smoky flavors. With three different peppers in the mix, each one offers its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Product & Book Reviews, Soups & Stews Tagged With: applewood smoked bacon, corn, corn chowder, dried chiptole peppers, jalapeño peppers, onions, yellow peppers

Mexican Chocolate Chili and Casa Mia

January 11, 2014 By valentina 28 Comments

Chocolate Chipotle Colorado Style Chili in a ceramic golden bowl with cheese and cilantro on top.

This Mexican Chocolate Chili was inspired from a dish from what was my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time, Casa Mia in Santa Monica Canyon, CA. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Meat, Product & Book Reviews, Soups & Stews Tagged With: chili, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chocolate chili, cloves, comfort foods, cumin, Mexican oregano

Idaho Potato Harvest Tour: Day 4

October 29, 2013 By valentina 1 Comment

Day four of the Idaho Potato Harvest Tour was mostly about soaking up a beautiful morning at Teton Springs Lodge.This was the view from my cabin window when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: Idaho Potato Commission, Idaho Potato harvest Tour, potatoes, Teton Springs Lodge

Idaho Potato Harvest Tour: Day 3

October 24, 2013 By valentina 3 Comments

Day three of the Idaho Potato Harvest Tour was spent in Idaho Falls at Potandon, and in Victor at the Teton Springs Lodge. So the Idaho Potato Harvest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: Idaho, Idaho Potato Commission, Linn Canyon Ranch, Potandon, potatoes, Teton Springs Lodge

Idaho Potato Harvest Tour: Day 2

October 19, 2013 By valentina 12 Comments

Day two of the Idaho Potato Harvest Tour was all about why potatoes in Idaho are so famous -- and why they're America's favorite vegetable.Oh, the Idaho … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: growing potatoes, potato harvest, potato packing and shipping, potatoes

Potato Pickled Tomato Bites

September 19, 2013 By valentina 11 Comments

Potato Pickled Tomato Bites are a show-stopping hors d'oeuvre. The varying textures, and the smoky, tangy flavors come together to create incredible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Product & Book Reviews, Vegetarian Tagged With: cherry tomatoes, idaho russet potatoes, party food, potatoes, Savory Cocktails, Savory Pies, scallions pickled tomatoes

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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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SPRING & SUMMER FAVORITES

Four scoops of corn ice cream in a purple bowl, surrounded by corn husks.

Sweet Corn Ice Cream

top view of scoStrawberry ice cream in white mug with two pieces of strawberry on top.

Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

Stack of 5 strawberry, blueberry and white chocolate cookies on parchment paper.

4th of July Cookies with Berries

Large ceramic serving bowl full with Watermelon Basil Salad with feta, avocado, and balsamic reduction.

Watermelon Basil Salad with Avocado

DESSERT!

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

top view of scoStrawberry ice cream in white mug with two pieces of strawberry on top.

Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

6 orange popsicles with fresh berries inside, on crushed ice with berries

Orange Popsicles with Fresh Berries

 

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