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Grilled Watermelon with Chile and Lime

July 5, 2021 By valentina 18 Comments

white platter with grilled watermelon and lime

Grilled Watermelon with Chile and Lime will be the hit of your summer BBQ! Sweet, subtly spicy and super refreshing, it's the perfect side dish to all sorts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Sides, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan Tagged With: BBQ, chiles, chili paste, grilled fruit, grilled watermelon, limes, summer fruits, watermelon

Strawberry Rosemary Cake

June 15, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Loaf of Strawbery Rosemary Cake with three cut slices on a red and white floral cloth and fresh rosemary spring.

Strawberry Rosemary Cake is made with olive oil and would be lovely for any occasion. Every bite is full of fresh summer strawberries and the scent of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Seasonal, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: breads, cakes, grapeseed oil, rosemary, short breads, strawberries, strawberry cake, summer fruits

Bruschetta with Champagne Grapes

August 1, 2014 By valentina 18 Comments

Bruschetta with Champagne Grapes is so unique and delicious! Champagne Grape recipes are beautiful, and this will blow your guests away at your next get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: appetizers, basil, Black Corinth grapes, bruschetta, Champagne grapes, grapes, hors d'oeuvres recipes, Melissa's Produce, salsas, summer fruits

How to Peel and Cut a Pineapple

June 29, 2013 By valentina 9 Comments

peeled pineapple slices with core being cut out with round cutter

They can be daunting to tackle, but it's quite easy to learn how to cut a pineapple. This tutorial will teach you how to peel, core and cut pineapple rings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques), Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: how to peel and cut a pineapple, pineapple, summer fruits


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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