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Entrée Recipes

This section is all about comfort. You’ll find main course dishes here from hearty and cozy soups, stews and pasta, to light and healthy fish dishes, salads and stir-fries. And then some!

Blackened Fish Tacos

April 18, 2021 By valentina 11 Comments

prepeared balckened fish tacos with spanish olive on top

Blackened Fish Tacos have a flavor combination that explodes with deliciousness. These soft tacos are spicy, cool, soft, crunchy, hearty and a touch sweet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Cinco de Mayo Tagged With: tacos, avocados, tortillas, pickled cabbage, blackened fish

Olive Oil Poached Salmon

April 16, 2021 By valentina 11 Comments

Olive Oil Poached Fish (Salmon) on a white platter.

Olive Oil Poached Salmon has an incredibly delicious, succulent texture. It's excellent (and beautiful!) alongside salads and green vegetables like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Product & Book Reviews, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: salmon, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, poached fish

Lake Whitefish with Citrus Avocado Salsa

April 9, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Sauteed Whitefish, skin side up with salsa on white plate

Lake Whitefish Recipes are especially delicious with a light, fresh salsa. The Citrus Avocado Salsa in this recipe is ideal with the crispy skin and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood Tagged With: avocados, basil, mint, jalapeño, grapefruits, salsas, whitefish

Root Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

March 23, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

baked root vegetable lasagna sliced in iron skillet

This Root Vegetable Lasagna recipe is healthy, hearty and most importantly, incredibly delicious! Turnips, carrots and parsnips star in this recipe, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Vegetarian, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, red wine, lasagna, parsnips, turnips, bell peppers, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, carrots

Basil Pizza with Pesto

March 11, 2021 By valentina 17 Comments

whole bail pizza on platter

Basil Pizza is essentially a “green” pizza that bursts with the wonderful, fresh flavor of basil — with both pesto and whole leaves throughout. This unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Vegetarian Tagged With: pizza, basil, Parmesan cheese, pesto, mozzarella cheese, pine nuts

Fioretto Cauliflower Salad with Lemon

March 8, 2021 By valentina 23 Comments

Fioretto Recipes - Lemon Marinated Fioretto Salad on a white plate with a red plate beneath it.

Fioretto cauliflower is flowering cauliflower that's delicious both raw and cooked. This lemon marinated Fioretto cauliflower recipe shows off its beauty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemons, sambal oelek, micro-greens, chile paste, Fioretto, flowering cauliflower, Biancoli, Sweet Sprouting Cauliflower, Karifurore, Stick Cauliflower, red bell pepper

Mediterranean Marinated Flank Steak

March 4, 2021 By valentina 13 Comments

sliced mediterranean marinated steak with fresh rosemary on white platter

Mediterranean Marinated Steak is seasoned with beautiful herbs including rosemary, oregano and thyme. Whether it's served as a main course, in a sandwich or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées Tagged With: garlic, thyme, oregano, rosemary, yogurt, flank steak, lemon

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

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with Cognac Sauce

December 20, 2020 By valentina 8 Comments

Skillet Braised Chicken Recipe with Caramelized Lemon-Shallot-Sauce

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken with Cognac Sauce is a comforting dinner full of fresh and rich flavors. A quick and easy one pan dinner, it's great for a busy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: caramelized onions, chicken, meyer lemons, comfort food, shallots, braised chicken, cognac

French Onion Mushroom Casserole

November 26, 2020 By valentina 51 Comments

French Onion Mushroom Casserole is essentially the best bowl of French Onion Soup you've ever had, only in casserole form. The perfectly toasted French … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Swiss cheese, beef broth, pearl onions, casserole, French Onion Soup, French bread

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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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