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Cinnamon Cardamom Apple Butter Recipe

October 20, 2019 By valentina 28 Comments

Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Butter Recipe - Cinnamon-Cardamom Spiced Apple Butter is as buttery as can be with no butter! With the fall flavors throughout, it's rich, creamy, smooth and oh-so-delicious!

Cinnamon Cardamom Apple Butter is as buttery as can be with no butter!  With fall flavors throughout, it's rich, creamy, smooth and oh-so-delicious! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: apples, cardamom, cinnamon, condiments, fall falvors, fall recipes, Fuji apples, spreads, vanilla

Chai Apple Bundt Cake Recipe

September 5, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

Top view of Chai Apple BundtCake with apple slices in the middle on red and green cloths

This Chai Apple Bundt Cake recipe celebrates the flavors of fall. The warm spices, tart apples and soft texture all come together beautifully to create a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: apples, cake, cardamom, chai, cinnamon, cloves, Fuji apples, ginger, Granny Smith apples

Apple-Bacon Roasted Chicken Recipe

September 16, 2018 By valentina 23 Comments

Whole roasted chicken surrounded by apples slices in a cast iron skillet.

This Apple-Bacon Roasted Chicken recipe bursts with sweet and smoky flavors. It's a super cozy fall meal that's impressive enough for a dinner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées Tagged With: apples, applewood smoked bacon, bacon, chicken, dinner, entree, main course, roasted chicken

Caramelized Apple Brie Melt Recipe

November 29, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

white patterned plate with bread, melting brie cheese, apple slices and sprig of thym, with text with recipe title

Oh my goodness, this Caramelized Apple Brie appetizer recipe is so amazing! Packed with fresh flavors and comforting textures, you won’t be able to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Assorted Other Goodies, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, apples, brie, caramelized onions, cheese melt, dinner, hors d'oeuvres, lunch, open faced sandwich, sandwiches, snacks, thyme

Apple Cranberry Salad with Chicken

September 6, 2017 By valentina 16 Comments

Chopped Chicken-Apple Salad Recipe with Creamy Roasted Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette -- This main course, chopped salad is full of sweet, savory and spicy flavors that you will definitely keep coming back for more of.

This Apple Cranberry Salad with Chicken holds its own as a main course, and is full of sweet, savory and spicy flavors that will keep you coming back for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Salads Tagged With: apples, avocados, chicken, dried cranberries, jalapeño peppers, manchego cheese, pepitas, scallions

Buttermilk Apple Muffins

October 21, 2016 By valentina 22 Comments

Spiced Buttermilk Roasted Apple Muffin Recipe -- These Spiced Buttermilk Roasted Apple Muffins are the essence of fall. They're warmly spiced, full of tender, sweet apples, and are as comforting as can be!

This recipe for Buttermilk Apple Muffins is the essence of fall. These muffins are warmly spiced, full of tender, sweet apples, and are as comforting as can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: apples, buttermilk, cake, Fuji apples, Granny Smith apples, muffins, pecans, pie, treats, vanilla, walnuts

Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples

November 1, 2013 By valentina 18 Comments

Hazelnut Honey Roasted Apples are lovely for fall and perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert, in case you want to skip the pie this year. The hazelnut flavor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: apples, baked apples, frangelico, Green Dragon Apples, hazelnuts, Melissa's Produce, roasted apples

Cuyama Orchards and Organic Apples

October 22, 2012 By valentina 14 Comments

Apple Farm

Cuyama Orchards is a family run apple farm that's full of beauty and 300 acres of apples! Having grown up in California, I've been able to visit some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: apples, Crimson Gold Apples, Cuyama Orchards, Fujis, Melissa's Produce

Ginger Applesauce Recipe From my Mom

March 30, 2012 By valentina 17 Comments

My Mom's Ginger Applesauce

This Ginger Applesauce Recipe from my mom is truly special. It's full of chunks of delicious, tart apples, a bit of a kick of fresh ginger, and the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Fall & Winter Favorites, Sides Tagged With: apples, applesauce, ginger, Granny Smith apples, red delicious apples


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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