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Caramelized Spiced Pecans

February 9, 2022 By valentina 6 Comments

Small pile of caramelized spiced pecans on parchment

Caramelized Spiced Pecans will bring just the right amount of crunch, spice and sweetness to almost anything you add them to. Or, fill a bowl with them and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: brown sugar, candied nuts, cayenne pepper, cumin, honey, nuts, pecans, spiced nuts

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions

November 12, 2021 By valentina 32 Comments

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions on white plate with fresh thyme leaves

Braised Chestnuts and Pearl Onions combine beautifully to create a Thanksgiving chestnut side dish that will totally wow your guests! And it's also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: chestnuts, pearl onions, pecans, thyme

Pecan Crusted Caramel Pumpkin Pie

September 15, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

close up of a slice of pumpkin pie

Pecan Crusted Caramel Pumpkin Pie is a gluten-free, rustic and over-the-top delicious Thanksgiving and holiday dessert. The crust is a treat in and of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free Desserts, Thanksgiving Tagged With: caramel, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, Halloween, pecans, pies, pumpkins

Mini Red Potato Appetizer with Cranberries

November 20, 2019 By valentina 27 Comments

This Mini Red Potato Appetizer with Cranberries are a sweet and savory explosion of delicious fall flavors. They're the prefect way to start any holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, chives, cranberries, pecans, red potatoes, Thanksgiving

Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

October 30, 2019 By valentina 23 Comments

Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing in a yellow ceramic Italian dish with silver serving spoon

This Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving is a family favorite. Made with caramelized onions, mushrooms and pecans, this stuffing is on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cornbread, dressing, gluten-free, mushrooms, pecans, rosemary, sage, sherry, side dishes, stuffing

Praline Cookies with Chocolate Chips

October 14, 2019 By valentina 36 Comments

Pecan Praline Chocolate Chip Cookies are a mouthful of heaven! Bite-sized, they're full of ground pecans, brown butter AND chocolate. They are the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays Tagged With: brown butter, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, how to brown butter, parline, pecans

Roasted Orange Pecan Green Beans

November 15, 2017 By valentina 19 Comments

green beans with pecan pieces in white serving dish with red maple leaves in background

Roasted Orange Pecan Green Beans are subtly sweet and cooked to a golden crisp. As far as Thanksgiving green bean sides go, this dish is far from ordinary. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: butter sauce, green beans, orange juice, pecans, roasted vegetables, zest

Snow Pea Shoot Cranberry Salad

April 10, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

Snow Pea Shoot-Cranberry Salad with Crispy Rice & Spicy Pecan Dressing -- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and a spectacular centerpiece for a holiday table!

Snow Pea Shoot Cranberry Salad is drizzled with a Spicy Pecan Dressing. It's beautiful, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free -- and it's the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, citrus, diary-free, Jade Asian greens, oranges, pea tendrils, pecans, San Miguel, snow pea shoots

Baked Acorn Squash Recipe with Pecans

November 2, 2016 By valentina 11 Comments

Roasted Pecan Crusted Acorn Squash with Crispy Sage Leaves on a white plate

This Baked Acorn Squash Recipe with Pecans comes with Crispy Sage Leaves and is the ideal Thanksgiving side dish, or accompaniment to any meal. It's full of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: chili paste, cinnamon, pecans, squash, winter squash

Buttermilk Apple Muffins

October 21, 2016 By valentina 22 Comments

Spiced Buttermilk Roasted Apple Muffin Recipe -- These Spiced Buttermilk Roasted Apple Muffins are the essence of fall. They're warmly spiced, full of tender, sweet apples, and are as comforting as can be!

This recipe for Buttermilk Apple Muffins is the essence of fall. These muffins are warmly spiced, full of tender, sweet apples, and are as comforting as can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: apples, buttermilk, cake, Fuji apples, Granny Smith apples, muffins, pecans, pie, treats, vanilla, walnuts


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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