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Oyster Mushroom Recipe

February 21, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

Oyster mushrooms with tarragon on triangle of bread

This delicious Oyster mushroom recipe can whipped up in a matter of minutes. Packed with earthy and fresh flavors, it’s a superb vegan side, and can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: shallots, sherry, tarragon, Oyster mushrooms

Plantain Picadillo Empanadas (Empenadas de Platano)

February 12, 2021 By valentina 26 Comments

Empenada de Platano with Picadillo sliced in half on white plate

Empenadas de Platano (Plantain Empanadas) are filled with delicious Mexican Picadillo. A combination of sweet and savory ingredients, mixed into finely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Meat, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: plantains, skirt steak, cumin, chipotles, raisins, capers, almonds, empenadas, platano

Chinese New Year Menu Ideas

February 7, 2021 By valentina 36 Comments

photo grid of 4 photos of Chinese dishes for Chinese New Year

I'm presenting a handful delicious dishes for Chinese New Year Menu Ideas -- and they all have what are considered to be "lucky foods" for the holiday. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: lychee, Mahi Mahi, chinese new year, fried rice, Lunar New Year, longevity noodles, dumplings

Peanut Butter Miso Cookies

February 3, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

close up of tall stack of peanut butter miso cookies

Peanut Butter Miso Cookies are extraordinary! With a rich and complex flavor profile, they are sweet-salty, chewy and crunchy — all at once.Peanut butter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cookies, peanut butter, shiro miso, white miso paste

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

Quinoa Crisps Recipe

January 22, 2021 By valentina 18 Comments

Quinoa Crisps in a white ceramic up

Quinoa Crisps are a healthy, easy-to-make delicious snack, crunchy salad or yogurt topping, tasty cereal and really anything else you want them to be.Here's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Assorted Other Goodies, Vegan Tagged With: healthy, quinoa, condiments, garnishes, oilive oil

Curry Fries with Yogurt Lime Dip

January 16, 2021 By valentina 21 Comments

small red bowl with yogurt lime dip surround by French fries

These Curry Fries with Yogurt Lime Dip are a unique, flavor-packed, super delicious, lovely snack or appetizer. The spices in the curry are balanced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: yogurt, french fries, russet potatoes, curry, curry paste, lime

Beef Curry Stew Recipe

January 12, 2021 By valentina 24 Comments

Beef Curry Stew in a green bowl with hot chili on top

Beef Curry Stew is full of warm, comforting flavors. This is the perfect recipe to make a big batch of on the weekend so you can enjoy it all week long. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Entrées, Soups & Stews, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, soups, peas, potatoes, beef, curry, curry paste

Yellow Curry Paste Recipe

January 11, 2021 By valentina 12 Comments

This Yellow Curry Paste recipe bursts with fresh flavors and warm, rich spices. You can whip this up inside of twenty minutes and use it to flavor dozens of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: garlic, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, coconut milk, shallots, cloves, curry, curry powder, curry paste, Thai paste, lemongrass, fish sauce, chile pepper, corriander

Mashed Okinawan Sweet Potato Recipe

January 6, 2021 By valentina 26 Comments

Mashed purple sweet potatoes in a black bowl

This Okinawan Sweet Potato recipe will wow anyone who tries it. Okinawan purple sweet potatoes are unique and delicious, with a honey-like sweet flavor. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, Okinawan sweet potatoes, purple potatoes

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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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