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No-Bake Espresso Ganache Cheesecake

July 11, 2019 By valentina 26 Comments

Close up of the edge of No-Bake Espresso Cheesecake with Ganache

No-Bake Espresso Ganache Cheesecake is rich, creamy, over-the-top delicious! It sits on a divine, crisp espresso Oreo cookie crust, after all. Without … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: oreos, espresso, chocolate, desserts, cream cheese, ganache, cheesecake

Cucumber Dill Canapé Recipe

December 26, 2018 By valentina 39 Comments

Row of Cucumber Dill Canapes on a white, narrow plate.

This Cucumber Dill Canapé recipe is one of my favorite cucumber hors d'ouevres of all time! It's an incredibly flavorful, delicious bite. And cucumber … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: dill, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, English cucumbers, cream cheese, Dijon mustard

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Gruyère

September 17, 2017 By valentina 22 Comments

Spicy Spinach-Gruyere and Artichoke Dip -- A cheesy skillet dip is heaven and this one is full of spinach, artichokes, Gruyère and spices — a true comfort food perfect for fall.

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Gruyère is the mother of all hot dip recipes! A perfect comfort food for fall, and you can even make a meal of it. You will be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Gruyère cheese, cream cheese, nutmeg, smoked paprika, appetizers, comfort foods, Parmesan, spinach, hot dips

Thin Mint Key Lime Tart Recipe

February 21, 2017 By valentina 36 Comments

Thin Mint Key Lime Tart Recipe -- A minty Key lime custard in a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie crust. This fresh, creamy dessert is beautiful, unique and oh-so-tasty!

Recipes using Thin Mints are so good! If you agree, you'll make this minty Key lime custard in a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie crust. This fresh, creamy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks Tagged With: Creme de Menthe, chocolate, desserts, cream cheese, key limes, tarts, pies, thin mints, girl scout cookies

Spiced Carrot Cake with Cardamom Frosting

October 6, 2016 By valentina 21 Comments

Gluten Free Spiced Carrot Cake Recipe with Cardamom Cream Cheese Frosting -- Filled with warm spices, sweet carrots and golden raisins, this is the perfect celebration cake for fall.

Cardamom Cream Cheese Frosting is out of this world, and puts this gluten-free Spiced Carrot Cake over-the-top! Filled with warming spices, sweet carrots … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Gluten-Free Desserts, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: carrot cake, frosting, birthday cakes, celebration cakes, spiced cake, cinnamon, cardamom, cream cheese

No-Bake Tangerine Cheesecake Recipe

March 5, 2014 By valentina 14 Comments

This rich and creamy, No-Bake Tangerine Cheesecake recipe with shortbread cookie crust is lovely for a dinner party and will totally wow your guests! Ojai … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, Ojai Pixie tangerines, cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake

Hazelnut Praline Nutella Pie Recipe

August 26, 2011 By valentina 18 Comments

Hazelnut Praline Nutella Pie Recipe

This Hazelnut Praline Nutella Pie Recipe is probably the most over-the-top pie I've made. An Oreo cookie crust is filled with Nutella, homemade hazelnut … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: whipped cream, hazelnut praline, chocolate, cream cheese, Nutella, hazelnuts, frangelico, pie, Ferrero Rocher candies


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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