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

Passion Fruit Chocolate Ganache Bars

February 13, 2020 By valentina 37 Comments

One passion fruit chocoalte ganache bar

Passion Fruit Chocolate Bars are sweet, tart and oh-so-chocolaty -- they're rich, creamy and oh-so dreamy! Add a heart to the top and serve them for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: bars, chocolate, cookie crust, Dove, ganache, passion fruit, pies, tarts, Valentine's Day recipes

Thin Mint Key Lime Tart Recipe

February 21, 2017 By valentina 36 Comments

Thin Mint Key Lime Tart Recipe -- A minty Key lime custard in a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie crust. This fresh, creamy dessert is beautiful, unique and oh-so-tasty!

Recipes using Thin Mints are so good! If you agree, you'll make this minty Key lime custard in a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie crust. This fresh, creamy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, girl scout cookies, cream cheese, Creme de Menthe, desserts, key limes, pies, tarts, thin mints

Potato Chorizo Hand Pies Recipe

June 21, 2016 By valentina 36 Comments

Chorizo-Potato Spiced Sesame Hand Pies -- It's packed with Cacique® Pork Chorizo, Cacique® Panela cheese and creamy potatoes -- and it's all inside a flaky, buttery, sesame crust. One won't be enough!

Potato Chorizo Hand Pies are a savory, comforting and scrumptious meal for any time of year!  They're packed with delicious Cacique® Pork Chorizo, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Meat, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: Cacique, chorizo, cilantro, empenada, pies, hand pie, lemon, Panela cheese, pork, russet potatoes, sesame seeds

Orange Key Lime Pie Recipe

February 12, 2013 By valentina 4 Comments

Orange Key Lime Pie is made with a delectable cardamom crust and Seville oranges. The tangy, sour flavor of the oranges, blended with tart Key Limes, is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cardamom, citrus, condensed milk, eggs, pies, key limes, limes, oranges, graham crackers, tarts


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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