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Potato Caramel Cakes

May 12, 2020 By valentina 19 Comments

close up of salted potato caramel cake on cooling rack

Potato Caramel Cakes are gluten-free and over-the-top delicious. Reminiscent of Sticky Toffee Pudding, this is a treat you and your guests won't be able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: caramel, desserts, cake, salted caramel, idaho potatoes, spiced caramel

Mother’s Day Recipes From my Mom

May 10, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

collage of 12 recipes for Mother's Day

A dozen mouth-watering, beautiful Mother's Day recipes from my mom, or inspired by her -- all are made with love. Inspiration My mom was an absolutely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Breakfast & Brunch, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: chocolate, brownies, desserts, maida heatter, ginger, chili, potato pancakes, stews, creme brulee, applesauce, entrées, Mother's Day, Grasshopper pie, citrus pie, knockwurst, baked beans, latkes, mango chicken, meyer lemonade

Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 2, 2019 By valentina 32 Comments

tall stack of Gluten Free Pistachio Chocolate Chip-Cookies

These Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies are super interesting, delicious, inherently gluten-free, and the perfect bite for the holiday season. These are not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: cookies, pistachios, desserts, white chocolate, holiday cookies, gluten-free cookies, pistachio butter

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving

October 8, 2019 By valentina 41 Comments

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving lined up, and sitting on pine needles.

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving are the perfect way to celebrate fall. These adorable cookies are super delicious and fun.  When … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cookies, desserts, almonds, pumpkin, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Halloween treats, squash

Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF)

September 23, 2019 By valentina 25 Comments

Tall stack of gluten-free buckwheat chocolate chip cookies

Buckwheat flour is the key to these Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. You won't believe how amazingly delicious they are! And not just for being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: sweets, cookies, desserts, chocolate chip cookies, xanthan gum, buckwheat flour, rice flour

Blue Cheese Grilled Peaches

August 14, 2019 By valentina 20 Comments

Kerrygold Cashel Blue Grilled Peaches with Honey-Balsamic Glaze

Blue Cheese Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Glaze are sweet, savory and a truly decadent seasonal treat for summertime. An appetizer or a dessert, this dish … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: blue cheese, desserts, balsamic glaze, fruits, peaches, Cashel Blue, Kerygold, stone fruits

Palm Beach Brownie Recipe from Maida Heatter

August 5, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

a few Palm Beach Brownies on a white cloth with pink flowers

The Palm Beach Brownie recipe from Maida Heatter is the best ever! These brownies are rich, creamy and smooth on the inside, and the outside is crisped to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: espresso, brownies, desserts, maida heatter, unsweetened chocolate, palm beach brownies, almond

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: espresso, chocolate, desserts, cream cheese, ganache, cheesecake, oreos

How To Make Ganache

June 7, 2019 By valentina 39 Comments

Ganache in a white ramekin

Every chocolate lover should know how to make ganache! It's easy and has essentially two ingredients. You can use this chocolate decadence for truffles, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: chocolate, desserts, vanilla, dessert party, ganache, dessert sauce, cakes, truffles

Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 11, 2019 By valentina 25 Comments

Stack of 4 Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies on parchment

Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are truly AMAZING! They only have four ingredients, they're unbelievably scrumptious, they're naturally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: gluten-free, sweets, cookies, chocolate, desserts, peanut butter, quick and easy, skippy

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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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