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Gifts For Cooking Lovers Who Have Everything

November 29, 2019 By valentina 20 Comments

Strawberries with text over them for gift post

Gifts for cooking lovers who have everything can be super fun to shop for. This carefully curated list has cooking gifts for dads, moms, friends -- there's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Christmas, Foodie Gifts, Holidays, Reviews Tagged With: foodie gifts, gifts for cooks, holiday gifts, olivewood, ravioli rolling pin, Raw Spice Bar, the grommet, UncommonGoods, unique gifts, wood-fired pizza oven

Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes

October 29, 2018 By valentina 24 Comments

Stack of Air Fried Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut Holes with a bite out of the one on top.

Using no oil, these Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes are crispy on the outside with a soft texture on the inside. These donuts are made without … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Reviews Tagged With: air fryer oven, cinnamon, cloves, desserts, donuts holes, glazed donuts, GoWISE USA, nutmeg, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice

Spiced Pulled Pork Nachos with Chicas Chips & Salsa

October 25, 2018 By valentina 132 Comments

Red plate full with Spiced Pulled Pork Nachos with avocado slices.

You won’t want to miss out on Chicas Chips and Salsa — simply put, they’re the absolute best! And they bring these Spiced Pulled Pork Nachos to another … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Reviews Tagged With: appetizers, Arboleda Foods, avocados, Chicas chips, Mexican food, nachos, party food, pulled pork, salsas, snacks

Spinach Feta Quiche in Portobello Shells

May 22, 2018 By valentina 17 Comments

Close up of a whole Spinach Feta Quiche Baked in a Portabello shell, on crumpled foil.

The Camp & Cabin Cookbook by Laura Bashar will be more popular than roasting marshmallows on your next camping trip. No joke! Put the hot dogs aside and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Reviews Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, camp & cabin cookbook, eggs, Family Spice, feta cheese, Laura Bashar, outdoor cooking, portobello mushrooms, quiche, spinach

Striped Enjoya Pepper Recipes

May 16, 2018 By valentina 9 Comments

One whole, Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Salami and Provolone, tied with butcher's twine, like a regular roast.

Striped Enjoya Pepper recipes are stunning and delicious! They're roasted with fish, layered in caprese, and are the perfect crunch when used as "bread" in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Reviews Tagged With: asparagus, Enjoya Peppers, hors d'oeuvres, lasagna, peppers from holland, pork roast, roasted peppers, spring recipes, Thanksgiving side dishes, Trader Joe's Markets

Hawaiian Style Cafe’s Portuguese Sausage Omelet

August 30, 2017 By valentina 12 Comments

Portuguese-Style Sausage Mushroom Omelet Recipe and the Hawaiian Style Cafe -- This hearty breakfast is packed with super delicious smoky, savory flavors that will keep you satisfied all day!

Inspired by a meal at the Hawaiian Style Cafe on The Big Island in Hawaii, this hearty Portuguese Sausage Omelet Recipe is packed with mushrooms, and super … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free, Meat, Reviews Tagged With: Big Island, breakfast, eggs, garlic, Hawaiian Style Cafe, liquid smoke, mushrooms, omelets, oregano, pork, Portuguese sausage, restaurant review, smoked paprika

Spicy Poke Nachos Recipe

July 11, 2017 By valentina 18 Comments

Spicy Poke Nachos on a pretty blue floral plate

Spicy 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-free, Reviews Tagged With: ahi tuna, appetizers, first course, gluten-free, Hawaiian recipes, Kawaihae Kandzy, Poke, rice paper, scallions, sesame oil, sriracha, tamari

Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto

December 7, 2016 By valentina 32 Comments

Cranberry Amaretto Crème Brûlée -- It's rich, creamy and full of delicious bites of fruit. Beautifully presented, this is an elegant and festive dessert for the holiday season.

My Cranberry Creme Brûlée recipe with Amaretto is rich, creamy and full of delicious bites of fruit. Beautifully presented, this is an elegant and festive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-free, Holidays, Reviews Tagged With: amaretto, Cape Cod Select Frozen Cranberries, creme brulee, custards, desserts, liqueurs, vanilla beans, vanilla pods

Coconut Curry Smashed Potato Stew Recipe

September 30, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Curried Smashed Potato Stew Recipe -- In a warm coconut sauce filled with aromatic curry spices, creamy, buttery textured Dutch Yellow Potatoes have never been better!

This Smashed Potato Stew recipe is over-the-top! In a warm coconut sauce filled with aromatic curry spices, the rich and creamy, buttery textured Dutch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free, Reviews, Soups & Stews, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes, cardamom, cooking gifts, cumin, curry, dinner, Dreamfarm, gluten-free, Smood, stews, vegan, vegetarian

Sesame Potato Chorizo Hand Pies Recipe

June 21, 2016 By valentina 36 Comments

Chorizo-Potato Spiced Sesame Hand Pies -- It's packed with Cacique® Pork Chorizo, Cacique® Panela cheese and creamy potatoes -- and it's all inside a flaky, buttery, sesame crust. One won't be enough!

Sesame Potato Chorizo Hand Pies are a savory, comforting and scrumptious meal for any time of year!  They're packed with delicious Cacique® Pork … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Meat, Reviews Tagged With: Cacique, Cacique Cook Off Challenge, chorizo, cilantro, dinner, empenada, entrés, hand pie, Latin flavors, lemon, lunch, Mexican flavors, Panela cheese, pies, pork, russet potatoes, sesame seeds, snacks, sponsored

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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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