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Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey

November 13, 2019 By valentina 70 Comments

Thanksgiving Recipe: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey

This Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey is the mother of all roasted turkeys.  Saying it's over-the-top might be an understatement, and it will surely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged With: holiday's, bacon, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, rosemary, applewood smoked bacon, butter, paprika, turkey, sage, Thanksgiving, brine, roasted turkey

Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts

November 2, 2019 By valentina 15 Comments

Roasted Brown Butter Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts in small red casserole dish with title on top

Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts have a delicious nutty and subtly sweet flavor. They're pretty much impossible not to love!  You really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Vegetarian, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: butter, vegetarian, hazelnuts, side dish, sides, lemon, Thanksgiving, brussels sprouts, Thanksgiving side dish

Avocado Butter Recipe

May 25, 2018 By valentina 34 Comments

Round slices of Avocado Butter on a narrow plate with a spreader.

This Avocado Butter Recipe creates a spread that is incredibly rich, creamy and delicious! It's excellent in a sandwich, spread on toast or mixed into other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocados, lemon juice, cumin, butter

Gruyère-Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

April 23, 2018 By valentina 24 Comments

1 serving of Gruyere Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin on a white plate surround by fresh thyme sprigs.

This Gruyère-Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe is well worth every minute it takes to prepare. The flavors are deep, the textures are smooth, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: dinner, entree, gluten-free, thyme, onion, Gruyère cheese, butter, idaho potatoes, nutmeg, potatoes, gratin, starches, half and half, allspice, white pepper, main courses

Butter Braised Chicken with Fresh Oregano

May 25, 2017 By valentina 11 Comments

Lemon-Oregano Butter Braised Chicken Recipe -- This easy-to-make, oregano-lemon-scented chicken is so succulent and delicious that it might just become your new go-to chicken dish.

Butter Braised Chicken with Fresh Oregano is easy to make, super succulent and delicious! It might just become your new go-to chicken recipe. Inspiration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: chicken, gluten-free, garlic, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, onions, meyer lemons, butter, main course, entrées, braised chicken, dinseer

Hatch Chile Butter Recipe

August 9, 2013 By valentina 11 Comments

You are going to want this Hatch Chile Butter Recipe at the ready! Its sweet-spicy flavor adds delicious flavor to toast, pasta, chicken, fish, steak, corn, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemons, butter, condiments, Hatch chiles, New Mexico, Melissa's Produce, spicy foods, compound butters, spreads, agave, Hatch chile roastings 2013

Best Compound Butter Recipes

March 17, 2013 By valentina 52 Comments

Using the best compound butter recipes is a fabulous way to elevate a dish. And the beauty of it is that you can flavor the butter with just about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Breakfast & Brunch, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, dill, meyer lemons, butter, smoked paprika, chai, cloves, condiments, Kerrygold butter, tomato, compound butters

Apricot Glazed Carrots

September 27, 2011 By valentina 4 Comments

APricot Glazed Carrots on gold-rimmed plate with a plate of meatballs in the background.

Apricot Glazed Carrots are a perfect vegetarian side dish for Rosh Hashanah or any other meal. They're tender, sweet and make for a beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: carrots, butter, chives, rosh hashanah, small plates, jewish holiday, glazed, arpicots

Spiced Caramel Sauce Recipe

September 22, 2011 By valentina 15 Comments

Spiced Caramel Sauce is luscious and rich, and can be used in so many delicious ways. Bursting with warming flavors, this dessert sauce can be added to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: caramel, cardamom, cinnamon, butter, nutmeg, creme fraiche, gelato


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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