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Compressed Watermelon Salad

July 26, 2020 By valentina 17 Comments

Compressed Watermelon Tomato and Jalapeño Salad With Creamy Lemon-Lime Avocado Dressing on narrow white plate

Have you ever compressed watermelon? You won't believe what a difference it makes! The flavor of the watermelon becomes sweeter and more intense, and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: avocados, heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, avocado dressing, Avocados from Mexico, California avocados, thyme, jalapeño peppers

Top 10 Things to Grill This Summer

July 2, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

chili lime grilled watermelon on white plate with lime slice

Top 10 Things to Grill This Summer! From succulent steak and juicy watermelon, to earthy mushrooms and crisped corn, there's no topping foods grilled to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: grilling recipes, chicken, watermelon, flank steak, corn, jalapeños, turkey, burgers, Memorial Day Recipes, barbecue recipes, veggie burger, goddess sauce

Watermelon Cucumber Salsa Recipe

June 4, 2019 By valentina 33 Comments

Watermelon Cucumber Salsa in a green bwol with brown rim

Watermelon Cucumber Salsa Recipe is the essence of summer! It's sweet, cool and refreshing -- and it can be served as a snack with chips or alongside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Holidays, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Spring & Summer Favorites, Cinco de Mayo Tagged With: summer salsas, watermelon, limes, cilantro, cucumber, lime juice, jalapeños, salsas, appetizers, party food

Summer Dinner Party Menu

June 23, 2018 By valentina 11 Comments

4 photo grid of strawberry caprese, watermelon salad, turkey burger and ice cream pie.

I'm telling you, this Summer Dinner Party Menu will totally wow your guests and make you a culinary star! Each course is better than the last, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: chopped salad, ice-cream, watermelon, strawberries, Caprese, turkey burgers, mud pies, summertime menu, summer menu

Watermelon Pizza Recipe with Lime

June 27, 2016 By valentina 24 Comments

Watermelon Pizza Recipe - The raw watermelon "pizza" is a beautiful, refreshing, and super delicious summer dish!

This watermelon pizza recipe with lime is a beautiful, refreshing, and super delicious summer dish! The lime flavor puts it over the top, and I always love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Breakfast & Brunch, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: fruit salads, watermelon, pizza, desserts, blueberries, finger limes, Cotija, Panela, Feta

Unique Watermelon Recipes

June 17, 2016 By valentina 17 Comments

Summer Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

I'm sharing a handful of beautiful and unique watermelon recipes. All of them are a sweet, refreshing way to celebrate summer -- from salad to cake! * Get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipe Roundups, Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: sorbet, ice-cream, watermelon, melon, balsamic glaze, salads, sides, palate cleanser

Fresh Melon Cake Recipe

July 1, 2015 By valentina 18 Comments

Balsamic Glazed Melon Cake Recipe

This Fresh Melon Cake recipe is the most stunning, unique and delicious dessert that everyone will love -- and it's vegan, fat-free, dairy-free and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Vegan, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: cakes, watermelon, balsamic glaze, melons, Kiss melons, sugar kiss melons, Summer Kiss, fresh fruit cake

Balsamic Watermelon Avocado Salad

June 8, 2014 By valentina 10 Comments

Balsamic Watermelon Avocado Salad is a unique, delightful summer salad with a combination of beautifully blended, vibrant flavors, and one unexpected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocados, watermelon, balsamic glaze, dates, apple, chopped salads

Chile-Lime Grilled Watermelon Recipe

July 27, 2013 By valentina 5 Comments

Chile-Lime Grilled Watermelon Recipe

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

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


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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