My Cranberry Creme Brulee recipe with Amaretto is rich, creamy and full of delicious bites of fruit. Beautifully presented, this is an elegant and festive dessert for the holiday season. update: I got 4th place :-) I have a friend who wins every contest she enters. Every one! (You know who you are!) Whether … [Read more...]
The Best Summer Melon Recipes
From cocktails and pies, to salads and sushi, these are the best summer melon recipes for entertaining or simply to enjoy anytime! They're refreshing, fun and delicious! How much do you love to sink your teeth into fresh, sweet and juicy summer melon? I know, right!? SO GOOD! A fabulous melon can so sweet, it … [Read more...]
A Dozen Mother’s Day Recipes From my Mom
A dozen mouth-watering, beautiful Mother's Day recipes from my mom, or inspired by her -- all are made with love.My mom was an absolutely amazing cook who rarely, if ever, followed a recipe. She created masterpieces from leftovers – and her meals often had many “secret ingredients.” My mom shared her kitchen with me … [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...]
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...]
Super Delicious Cinco de Mayo Recipes
There are hundreds of super delicious Cinco de Mayo recipes out there, and I think these are seven are some of the best, most interesting. Holiday or not, from Spicy Cilantro Deviled Eggs and Pulled Pork Tacos, to Ancho Chile Enchilada Sauce and Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée -- there's something scrumptious here for … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée
My mom takes her desserts very seriously. Her desserts must be just the right flavor, texture and temperature. My mom adores custards, so when we're in a Mexican restaurant she loves ending her meal with a lovely flan. In her fairly fluent Spanish, she asks the server if the flan is "as smooth as silk," or if … [Read more...]
Coconut Pandan Crème Brûlée Recipe with Fresh Berries
As a girl, I wasn’t really into princesses. I was more into art and baking cookies. However, I always loved my family’s Princess tree (or shrub?)! It always looked so sweet and beautiful at the front of our house.The purple color is so gorgeous. Princess flowers are still one of my favorites -- and I love how … [Read more...]
