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Gluten-Free Cranberry Sauce Muffins

November 25, 2021 By valentina 24 Comments

Three baked Cranberry sauce muffins.

These Gluten-Free Cranberry Sauce Muffins are the perfect way to use your leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving or Christmas. They're subtly spiced, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cinnamon, cranberry sauce, leftovers, Thanksgiving

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

Smoky Paprika-Bacon Wrapped Turkey

November 13, 2019 By valentina 68 Comments

Crispy bacon wrapped around a roasted turkey with rosemary sprigs.

This Smoky Paprika-Bacon Wrapped Turkey is the mother of all roasted turkeys.  Saying it's over-the-top might be an understatement, and it will surely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, brine, butter, garlic, paprika, roasted turkey, rosemary, sage, Thanksgiving, thyme, turkey

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving

October 8, 2019 By valentina 43 Comments

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving lined up, and sitting on pine needles.

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving are the perfect way to celebrate fall. These adorable cookies are super delicious and fun.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: almonds, cookies, Halloween, Halloween treats, pumpkin, squash, Thanksgiving

Compound Butter with Sage and Squash

November 24, 2014 By valentina 10 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash Sage Butter | cookingontheweekends.com

This Compound Butter with Sage and Squash will bring depth and warm flavors to anything it's added to. Spread it on bread, melt it over steak, or baste a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: butternut squash, compound butters, condiments, pasta sauce, roasted squash, sage, sauces, smoked paprika, Thanksgiving

Honey Baked Korean Pear Recipe

November 9, 2012 By valentina 12 Comments

Honey Baked Korean Pear on purple plate

Honey Baked Korean Pear Recipe is a fall dessert knockout! These baked Asian pears, which are large, juicy and sweet, are cooked with honey, inside a crispy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cinnamon, mascarpone, pears, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving desserts, wontons


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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