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Food & Cooking Small Business Gift Guide

December 3, 2020 By valentina 4 Comments

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Support food and cooking related small businesses this year! Here's a list of some of our favorites, along with a great way to donate delicious meals to … [Read more...]

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Gift Guide for Cooks Who Have Everything

November 29, 2019 By valentina Leave a Comment

Strawberries with text over them for gift post

This Gift Guide for Cooks and Foodies has been carefully curated with unique, beautiful and fun items. Things on this list will likely be new for those who … [Read more...]

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How to Make Chestnut Butter

December 20, 2017 By valentina 29 Comments

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Chestnut butter is one of the most unique, homemade food gifts you can give for the holidays. With only three ingredients, it's easier than you might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Foodie Gifts, Holidays Tagged With: chestnut butter, chestnut paste, holiday gifts, homemade food gifts, how to roast and peel chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, spreads


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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Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

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4th of July Cookies with Berries

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Watermelon Basil Salad with Avocado

DESSERT!

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Sweet Corn Ice Cream

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

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Orange Popsicles with Fresh Berries

 

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