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Spring & Summer Favorites

Think beautiful fresh and bright recipes — sweet and savory — full of seasonal flavors.

Frozen Custard with Lemon and Lavender

October 14, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

scoop of frozen custard with lemon and lavender in yellow bowl

Frozen Custard is one of the smoothest, creamiest and most delicious frozen desserts. And the lemon-lavender flavor combination is so tasty. It's a lovely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: ice-cream, vanilla, meyer lemons, lavender, gelato, custard, frozen custard

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

September 1, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

Sliced Peach Cobbler Pound Cake on a white platter

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is the perfect combination of a sweet summer peach cobbler and a rich buttery pound cake. It’s delicious with morning coffee, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: peaches, cobbler, pound cake

Cold Cucumber Basil Soup

August 18, 2020 By valentina 27 Comments

Cold Cucumber Soup with a slice of lemon in orange bowl with white rim

Cold Cucumber Basil Soup is one of my favorite cold soup recipes. It's a delicious vegan soup for a summer lunch or dinner -- the cool, refreshing cucumber … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Soups & Stews, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: garlic, basil, lemons, gazpacho, cold soups, chilled soups

Sockeye Salmon Recipe with Peach and Avocado

August 12, 2020 By valentina 25 Comments

Avocado Salmon Bowl with Peaches in ceramic bowl on sushi mat

This Sockeye Salmon Recipe with Peach and Avocado is a wonderful summer favorite. Served over coconut rice, it's a perfect bowl for a casual lunch or light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocados, salmon, scallions, rice, peaches, coconut rice, Thai coconut sticky rice, green onions, rice bowl

Hatch Green Chile Shrimp Recipe

August 10, 2020 By valentina 27 Comments

Hatch Green Chile Shrimp in white bowl with green hatch behind it

This Hatch Green Chile Shrimp recipe is served with Coconut Rice -- it's rich and hearty, sweet and spicy, and so over-the-top delicious that you will keep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: shrimp, seafood, shellfish, rice, Hatch chiles, chile peppers, coconut rice

Roasted Tomato Poblano Salsa Recipe

August 3, 2020 By valentina 35 Comments

My Favorite 5 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo -- From lemony guacamole and smoky salsa to spicy lettuce-wrapped tacos and fresh seafood ceviche, these Latin inspired recipes are over-the-top!

Roasted Tomato Poblano Salsa has a delicious fresh and smoky flavor. It's fantastic with chips, tacos, burritos, or to top meats, chicken and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, Mexican food, limes, cilantro, onions, salsas, poblano chili peppers, chips and salsa

Summer Fish Stew Recipe

July 28, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

Summer Fish Stew in black bowl

This lovely Summer Fish Stew Recipe only takes about thirty five minutes to whip up. It's beautiful, healthy and full of the fresh and bright flavors of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Soups & Stews, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, fish, dill, corn, seafood, smoked paprika, asparagus, coconut water, cod, white fish

Compressed Watermelon Salad

July 26, 2020 By valentina 17 Comments

Compressed Watermelon Tomato and Jalapeño Salad With Creamy Lemon-Lime Avocado Dressing on narrow white plate

Have you ever compressed watermelon? You won't believe what a difference it makes! The flavor of the watermelon becomes sweeter and more intense, and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: avocados, heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, thyme, California avocados, jalapeño peppers, avocado dressing, Avocados from Mexico

Grape and Plum Salsa Recipe

July 25, 2020 By valentina 18 Comments

Grape-Plum Salsa Recipe | cookingontheweekends.com

This Grape and Plum Salsa recipe is vibrant as it's full of stunning colors and fresh flavors. It's delicious with chips and over grilled chicken, meat or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: cilantro, plums, jalapeño peppers, muscato grapes, black grapes, green grapes, fruit salsa

Strawberry Caprese with Lemon and Basil

July 11, 2020 By valentina 35 Comments

Strawberry Caprese on toothpicks

Strawberry appetizers are fun and delicious. When you add lemon, basil and mozzarella to strawberries, you get a beautiful masterpiece. Strawberry Caprese … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: strawberries, basil, lemons, Caprese, strawberry recipes

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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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