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Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks

From bite-sized treats on toothpicks and glorious salads, to fresh salsas and luscious dips, you’ll find something here for everyone. These bites are delicious nibbles and first courses to get a gathering started or for any time.

Quinoa Crisps Recipe

January 22, 2021 By valentina Leave a Comment

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: condiments, healthy, quinoa, garnishes, oilive oil

Curry Fries with Yogurt Lime Dip

January 16, 2021 By valentina 17 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides Tagged With: curry paste, yogurt, french fries, russet potatoes, curry, lime

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

November 24, 2020 By valentina 32 Comments

Bacon Basil Baked Sweet Potato -- Comforting, sweet, savory, creamy & fresh -- this recipe is all of that!

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon are a super fun sweet potato dish that everyone will love! One of my favorite savory sweet potato recipes of all time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, basil, Gruyère cheese, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes

Tomato Confit with Rosemary

September 9, 2020 By valentina 33 Comments

tomato confit with fresh rosemary on toast on white plate

Tomato Confit with Rosemary is an amazing condiment, appetizer on toast, or pasta sauce . . . and so much more. It's truly like gold! Sweet and savory, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks Tagged With: rosemary, tomatoes, garlic, confit

Poke Nachos Recipe

September 4, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

Spicy Poke Nachos on a pretty blue floral plate

Poke Nachos are out of this world! Inspired from a dish at Kawaihae Kandyz in Hawaii, they're super fresh and delicious. A little spicy, they're served with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory, Product & Book Reviews, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: rice paper, tamari, first course, scallions, appetizers, ahi tuna, sesame oil, Poke, sriracha

Fig Preserves Recipe with Vanilla

August 25, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

Fig preserves in a tiny white spoon over bowl

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

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

Roasted Tomato Poblano Salsa Recipe

August 3, 2020 By valentina 35 Comments

My Favorite 5 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo -- From lemony guacamole and smoky salsa to spicy lettuce-wrapped tacos and fresh seafood ceviche, these Latin inspired recipes are over-the-top!

Roasted Tomato Poblano Salsa has a delicious fresh and smoky flavor. It's fantastic with chips, tacos, burritos, or to top meats, chicken and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: Mexican food, tomatoes, limes, cilantro, onions, salsas, poblano chili peppers, chips and salsa

Grape and Plum Salsa Recipe

July 25, 2020 By valentina 18 Comments

Grape-Plum Salsa Recipe | cookingontheweekends.com

This Grape and Plum Salsa recipe is vibrant as it's full of stunning colors and fresh flavors. It's delicious with chips and over grilled chicken, meat or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Spring & Summer Favorites, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces Tagged With: cilantro, jalapeño peppers, muscato grapes, black grapes, green grapes, fruit salsa, plums

Crazy Delicious French Fry Recipes

July 13, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

oven roasted fries in tiny red and blue bowls

Crazy Delicious French Fry Recipes for National French Fry Day or any day. From traditional and purple potatoes, to daikon root and creamy avocados, there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Sides Tagged With: purple sweet potatoes, french fries, National French Fry Day, avocado fries

Strawberry Caprese with Lemon and Basil

July 11, 2020 By valentina 35 Comments

Strawberry Caprese on toothpicks

Strawberry appetizers are fun and delicious. When you add lemon, basil and mozzarella to strawberries, you get a beautiful masterpiece. Strawberry Caprese … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: strawberries, basil, lemons, Caprese, strawberry recipes

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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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