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How To Roast And Peel Chestnuts

October 31, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Chestnut knife scoring a large chestnut

Roasting and peeling chestnuts is easier than you might think and the process is fun and festive. You can roast chestnuts in the oven, and they make for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Christmas, Holidays, How To (Cooking Techniques) Tagged With: chestnuts, holiday's, how to peel chestnuts, roasted chestnuts, snacks

Avocado Mango Salsa with Chipotles

June 1, 2019 By valentina 31 Comments

Mango Avocado Chipotle Salsa in a yellow bowl with fresh cilantro

Avocado Mango Salsa with Chipotles is beautiful and crazy delicious! Easy and versatile, it's wonderful in so many different recipes and it will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: avocados, chipotles in adobo, mangoes, salsa, snacks, tomatoes

Lemon-Garlic Crouton Recipe

March 11, 2019 By valentina 15 Comments

Lemon Garlic Roasted Croutons in a brown ceramic dish.

Add this Lemon-Garlic Crouton recipe to any salad, and it will be elevated to another level. Sourdough bread soaks up the flavors of fresh lemon juice and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads Tagged With: bread, croutons, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemons, olive oil, salads, snacks, sourdough bread

Heavenly Tiramisu Cake Recipe

December 9, 2017 By valentina 10 Comments

stack of three Tiramisu Blondies

This Heavenly Tiramisu Cake recipe is an easy-to-make, delectable dessert, and a very decadent breakfast with coffee. There are so many delicious flavors in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: blondies, breakfast, coffee, desserts, espresso, Italian desserts, kahlua, mascarpone, snacks, Tiramisu

Caramelized Apple Brie Melt Recipe

November 29, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

white patterned plate with bread, melting brie cheese, apple slices and sprig of thym, with text with recipe title

Oh my goodness, this Caramelized Apple Brie appetizer recipe is so amazing! Packed with fresh flavors and comforting textures, you won’t be able to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Assorted Other Goodies, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, apples, brie, caramelized onions, cheese melt, dinner, hors d'oeuvres, lunch, open faced sandwich, sandwiches, snacks, thyme

Banana Honey Muffins Recipe

August 3, 2016 By valentina 12 Comments

Honey Spiced Banana Muffins not only a lovely breakfast with coffee, but they double as dessert! They're warmly spiced, honey-sweetened and oh-so-delicious!

Banana Honey Muffins are not only a lovely breakfast with coffee, but they double as dessert!  They're warmly spiced, honey-sweetened and, you guessed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: bananas, cakes, cardamom, cinnamon, desserts, honey, muffins, nutmet, snacks

Bacon Chipotle Deviled Eggs Recipe

April 2, 2015 By valentina 26 Comments

Smoky Tomato Bacon Chipotle Deviled Eggs

Bacon Chipotle Deviled Eggs Recipes are packed with scrumptious, smoky flavors. They're lovely for brunch, an hors d'oeuvre at a cocktail party, a game day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: appetizers, bacon, best deviled eggs recipes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, deviled eggs, Easter, Easter recipes, hors d'oeuvres, smoky flavors, snacks, spring recipes, tomatoes

How to Make Oven French Fries

February 15, 2015 By valentina 25 Comments

How-to-Make-Perfect-Crispy-Oven-Baked-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

Basil Apricot Preserves Recipe

May 25, 2012 By valentina 9 Comments

Apricot Basil Preserves in a jar and small white spoon.

Packed with chunks of sweet summer apricots and beautiful aromatic basil, this Basil Apricot Preserves recipe is one you'll make again and again. Having … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Seasonal, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: apricots, basil, brunch, jam, preserves, snacks


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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