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Fresh Melon Cake

July 1, 2015 By valentina 18 Comments

Melon cake made of many, many layers of very thin slices of different melon varieties and colors, with cherries on top.

This Fresh Melon Cake recipe is the most stunning, unique and delicious melon dessert that everyone will love! Made with seasonal summer melons, it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan Tagged With: balsamic glaze, cakes, fresh fruit cake, melons, watermelon

Melon Salad with Avocado Oil Dressing

July 26, 2014 By valentina 35 Comments

This Melon Salad with Avocado Oil Dressing is every bit as tasty as it is pretty. Its delicate flavors blend perfectly together with avocado oil to form a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Product & Book Reviews, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: Aged Cheddar, avocado oil, finger limes, melons, red onions, Summer Kiss melons


I’m Valentina, certified chef, owner, recipe developer and photographer at Cooking on the Weekends. I'm also a mom of two amazing teen boys and a Los Angeleno. 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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