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Creamy Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 20, 2022 By valentina 10 Comments

5 coffee chocolate chip coookies in a stack with one leaning on it with a bite taken out of it and white coffee mug behind them.

Creamy Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are a blend of a luscious cup of coffee with with cream, and a chocolate chip cookie. Breakfast, an afternoon snack or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cafe con leche, coffee, coffee and milk, vanilla

Cappuccino Oatmeal Cacao Nib Cookies

August 12, 2021 By valentina 8 Comments

top view of small stack of cookies with cacao nibs and oats

Cappuccino Oatmeal Cacao Nib Cookies are packed with morning goodness, as they are the perfect blend of cereal and coffee. Like most cacao nibs recipes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cacao nibs, chocolate, coffee, cookies, espresso, oats, vanilla

Vanilla Bean Custard Recipe (& Vanilla Sugar)

January 26, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Vanilla Bean Custard in purple bowl with a wooden spoon

This Vanilla Bean Custard recipe is rich, creamy and super flavorful. It's delicious on its own and can be used in dozens of different recipes. And one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: vanilla, vanilla beans, vanilla pods, vanilla sugar

Red Wine Poached Crimson Gold Apples

December 18, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

crimson gold apple poached in red wine with pistachos bits on top

Red Wine Poached Crimson Gold Apples are a stunning fall and winter dessert. Warmly spiced and  filled with vanilla mascarpone, they're presented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free Desserts, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cardamom, cinnamon, Crimson Gold Apples, Cuyama Orchards, fall fruits, mascarpone, red wine, vanilla

Frozen Lemon Custard with Lavender

October 14, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

scoop of frozen custard with lemon and lavender in yellow bowl

Frozen Lemon Custard is one of the smoothest, creamiest and most delicious frozen desserts. And the lemon-lavender flavor combination is so tasty. It's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Gluten-Free, Savory, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: custard, frozen custard, gelato, ice-cream, lavender, meyer lemons, vanilla

Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe

August 27, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

Cinnamon Ice Cream in white dish with cinnamon sticks

This Cinnamon Ice Cream recipe is both refreshing and warming all at at once, making it ideal for any season. And the rich creamy texture is so dreamy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: cinnamon sticks, egg yolks, ground cinnamon, ice-cream, vanilla

Fig Preserves Recipe with Vanilla

August 25, 2020 By valentina 12 Comments

fresh fig preserves in small wooden spoon over small white bowl

This Fig Preserves Recipe with Vanilla is made with whole vanilla beans and fresh figs. It's fantastic on toast, scones and crackers, as well as grilled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, figs, preserves, vanilla

Chocolate Breakfast Bread Recipe

June 18, 2020 By valentina 42 Comments

three slices of chocolate bread

This Chocolate Breakfast Bread recipe is rich, delicious and lovely with coffee in the morning. Oh, and it doubles as a fabulous dessert with a scoop of ice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: breads, buttermilk, cake, chocolate, cocoa powder, coffee, muffins, vanilla, yogurt

Zucchini Avocado Bread Recipe

April 4, 2020 By valentina 46 Comments

sliced loaf of avocado zucchini bread

This Zucchini Avocado Bread recipe is packed with delicious flavors and a whole lot of nutrients to boot. It has a lovely soft texture inside and a light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: all spice, avocados, breads, cinnamon, olive oil, quick bread, vanilla, zucchini, zucchini bread

Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée

February 11, 2020 By valentina 40 Comments

Champagne Creme Brulee with blood orange slice on top

Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée screams Valentine's Day. From the vibrant red citrus, to the bubbly in the rich and creamy custard, this is a dessert to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: blood oranges, citrus, creme brulee, custard, Valentine's Day desserts, vanilla

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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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