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Fresh Herb Roasted Sunchokes

October 6, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

Herb Roasted Sunchokes with fresh rosemary and oregano sprigs

Herb Roasted Sunchokes, often called Jerusalem Artichokes or Sunflower Chokes, are an unusual and delicious vegetable. They make for a lovely fall side … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Jerusalem Artichokes, roasted vegetables, root vegetables, sunchokes, sunflower chokes

How to Make Oven French Fries

February 15, 2015 By valentina 25 Comments

Colorful little bowls filled with golden French fries.

Everyone should know how to make Oven French Fries because they're super delicious, perfectly crisped, easy and low fat. (Though you'd never know it!) Do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, How To (Cooking Techniques), Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, crispy fries, french fries, gluten-free, oven-baked fries, oven-roasted fries, root vegetables, Russett potatoes, snacks

Cumin Roasted Vegetables

March 3, 2014 By valentina 18 Comments

Smoky Cumin Roasted Root Vegetables

Smoky Cumin Roasted Vegetables are packed with deep and rich flavors. This is a wonderful side dish to serve during the fall and winter months. It's one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: beets, carrots, comfort food, cumin, garlic, onions, parsnips, potatoes, root vegetables, smoked paprika

How to Cook Beets in the Oven

January 28, 2013 By valentina 3 Comments

one raw beet with greens laying on it's side

Learning how to cook beets in the oven is easy, and it will come in quite handy if you love the superior flavor of  fresh, whole beets. With their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: beet greens, beets, red beets, root vegetables


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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