Comforting Savory Recipes

This is the umbrella for all of the savory recipes on Cooking On The Weekends -- from hors d'oeuvres and salads, through main courses and snacks.

Compressed Watermelon Salad

July 26, 2020 By valentina 17 Comments

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...]

Grape and Plum Salsa Recipe

July 25, 2020 By valentina 18 Comments

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...]

Grilled Zucchini Casserole with Mushrooms

July 20, 2020 By valentina 31 Comments

Grilled Zucchini Casserole with Mushrooms is an amazing summertime vegetarian comfort food. It’s layered with fresh produce and bursts with smoky, spicy and … [Read more...]

Lemon-Dill White Asparagus Recipe

July 16, 2020 By valentina 10 Comments

Lemon-Dill White Asparagus recipe is a light and delicious way to indulge in a unique vegetable. It would be beautiful to add to a spring or summer spread … [Read more...]

Crazy Delicious French Fry Recipes

July 13, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

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...]

Strawberry Caprese with Lemon and Basil

July 11, 2020 By valentina 35 Comments

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

Fried Plantain Toast with Pickled Onion

July 8, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

Fried Plantain Toast with Pickled Onion is a unique, dreamy, sweet and savory combination. It’s fantastic on its own and makes for a fabulous meal with a … [Read more...]

Wasabi Glazed Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer

July 5, 2020 By valentina 33 Comments

This Wasabi Glazed Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer recipe is as delicious as it is pretty. It's sweet, spicy and fresh -- all at once. Suitable for any occasion … [Read more...]

Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops Recipe

June 25, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

Garlic Rosemary Pork Chops are everything you'd want in a hearty, flavor-packed meat course. Super aromatic, crispy on the outside, and succulent on the … [Read more...]

Fresno Pepper Pesto Recipe

June 13, 2020 By valentina 34 Comments

Fresno Pepper Pesto recipe is a unique pesto that can serve as a dip, a spread or a sauce, to beautifully enhance just about anything it's added to. There … [Read more...]