This Colorful Citrus Carrot Salad is as delicious as it is stunning. It's like an edible painting. A little bit sweet, and a little bit spicy, every bit is an explosion of flavor! A couple of days ago I told you that Melissa's Produce has declared the Shishito Pepper to be the most trendy pepper of 2017. And today … [Read more...]
12 Most Popular Recipes of 2016
The 12 most popular recipes of 2016 on Cooking On The Weekends have been chosen by all of you. Below is one delicious recipe from each month of 2016 that was the most visited, shared and cooked throughout the year.I want to thank all of you for visiting my site, looking at my photographs, reading bits about my life, … [Read more...]
Pickled Ginger-Citrus Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing and Spicy Crispy Fried Rice
This salad is an explosion of spicy, sweet, fresh, and mind-blowingly delicious flavors!This salad began with an invitation to a Super Bowl party and a big bowl of Cara Cara oranges (pictured below) Yep, that's what it took to get this creation going. The sweet, super juicy oranges were begging for a spicy wasabi … [Read more...]
10 Beautiful Blood Orange Recipes
The Beauty of a Blood Orange knows no bounds -- this winter citrus should be celebrated! If you visit Cooking On The Weekends regularly, you know I often love to pause and admire the beauty of whole, fresh ingredients. A blood orange is a perfect example of a food that is art. I mean, are you kidding me!? Look at … [Read more...]
Blood Orange-Turmeric Upside Down Pound Cake Recipe
This picturesque Blood Orange Cake cake will wow everyone! It's essentially a turmeric cake with stunning and delicious citrus on top! Cakes with turmeric make for an unexpected dessert that is packed with flavor and buttery goodness! Inspiration for my recipes comes from all over the place. Inside, outside, books, … [Read more...]
Top 10 Unique Valentine’s Day Desserts
Top 10 Unique Valentine's Day Desserts! From Nutella filled hearts and raspberry beet Cupcakes, to a beautiful blood orange and and a cocktail in a strawberry -- each of these delectable desserts is more fun, delicious and romantic than the next.From dark rich chocolate and a passion fruit cream, to natural red velvet … [Read more...]
Winter Citrus Honey Melt
This beautiful Winter Citrus Honey Melt is a very unique combination of ingredients, that's tangy, sweet and savory, all at once.I know, I know, citrus and melting cheese might sound like a bizarre combination. I suppose it is -- but, it's also interesting and super delicious. Citrus is more typically paired with … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipe: Blood Orange-Champagne Crème Brûlée
Blood Orange-Champagne Crème Brûlée screams Valentine's Day. From the vibrant red citrus, to the bubbly in the rich and creamy custard, this is a dessert to remember!This isn't chocolate. And it's a Valentine's Day dessert. Who am I!? I'm the girl who is only okay with a non-chocolate dessert (for Valentine's … [Read more...]
27 of the Best Citrus Recipes!
Be it a Pixi tangerine, a Ruby grapefruit, or a big, plump Sumo, I love juicy, sweet, perfectly ripe winter citrus as much as I do a plum pulled right from its tree in the summer. My absolute favorite way to eat citrus is simply peeled and out of hand. That said, there are so many divine creations to be made with … [Read more...]
How to Cut Citrus Segments and Slices: A Photographic Guide
As much as I love stone fruit and avocados in the summer, I might just love citrus in the winter even more. And when I eat citrus fruits any way other than straight from the peel, I like to it be cut perfectly -- removed from its skin, pith (the white portion that's just inside the skin), and membranes. This part of … [Read more...]
