Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken is hearty and comforting, full of rich and deep flavors, this one pan chicken dish is ideal this time of year.I’ve never forgotten a delicious soup I once had at a Japanese restaurant years ago. It was a warmly spiced, slightly spicy, noodle soup. It was also my third date with my now … [Read more...]
12 Most Popular Recipes of 2016
The 12 most popular recipes of 2016 on Cooking On The Weekends have been chosen by all of you. Below is one delicious recipe from each month of 2016 that was the most visited, shared and cooked throughout the year.I want to thank all of you for visiting my site, looking at my photographs, reading bits about my life, … [Read more...]
Blood Orange-Turmeric Upside Down Pound Cake Recipe
This picturesque Blood Orange Cake cake will wow everyone! It's essentially a turmeric cake with stunning and delicious citrus on top! Cakes with turmeric make for an unexpected dessert that is packed with flavor and buttery goodness! Inspiration for my recipes comes from all over the place. Inside, outside, books, … [Read more...]
Vegan Tomato-Turmeric Cabbage Stew Recipe
This Vegan Tomato-Turmeric Cabbage Stew Recipe is as hearty as stew with meat, and as delicious as can be! Cooking with fresh turmeric is the key, and it's packed with tender vegetables in a rich blend of spices and tomatoes -- you will devour every last bite!Just as there are trends for the types of jeans people are … [Read more...]
How to Use Fresh Turmeric Root
Once you know how to use fresh turmeric, you'll always have it at the ready! It's easy to use and it's gorgeous! Known for giving curry its golden color, turmeric has a peppery, warm flavor and a fragrance reminiscent of citrus and ginger. Widely used in Indian and other South Asian cuisines, it's also known for … [Read more...]
Thai-Inspired Mahi Mahi Recipe
Fresh and gorgeous Thai flavors blend together perfectly to make the Mahi Mahi dish over-the-top-delicious.Having spent a couple of hours with the lovely Katie Chin at a signing for her latest book, Everyday Thai Cooking, with a bag of Asian produce in hand -- Thai inspired I was! Fresh cilantro, garlic, ginger … [Read more...]
Vegan Coconut Spiced Carrot Soup Recipe
This Vegan Coconut Spiced Carrot Soup Recipe is so unbelievably rich and creamy, that it's hard to believe it's cream-free. The three main ingredients in this luscious comforting soup are carrots, potato and coconut milk.People often ask me for restaurant suggestions. And I always laugh because I have no idea where to … [Read more...]
Curried Tomato-Potato Soup Recipe
Curried Tomato-Potato Soup is so creamy, rich and hearty -- you won't believe it's vegan! The warming spices in this recipe turn the puréed tomatoes and potatoes into a bowl of cozy comfort. An appetizer or main course, this soup is perfect for the cooler fall and winter months. After a whole lot of Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
