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Curry Smashed Potato Stew

October 29, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

Curried Smashed Potato Stewin red pot with lid behind it

This Smashed Potato Stew recipe is made with a warm coconut sauce filled with aromatic curry spices, and the creamy, buttery Dutch Yellow Potatoes have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Product & Book Reviews, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian Tagged With: cardamom, cumin, curry, potatoes, stews, vegan, vegetarian

Olive Oil Poached Salmon

April 16, 2021 By valentina 13 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: extra virgin olive oil, lemon, poached fish, salmon, thyme

Air Fryer Fried Chicken (Gluten-Free)

October 21, 2020 By valentina 28 Comments

Yellow rimmed bowl full with Air Fryer Gluten Free Lemon Fried Chicken breasts, with lemons in background.

Air Fryer Fried Chicken is gluten-free and seasoned with lemon and herbs. With next to no oil, it's crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: air fryer, air frying, fried chicken, lemons, main course, thyme

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, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: ahi tuna, appetizers, first course, Poke, rice paper, scallions, sesame oil, sriracha, tamari

Gift Guide for Cooks Who Have Everything

November 29, 2019 By valentina Leave a Comment

Strawberries with text over them for gift post

This Gift Guide for Cooks and Foodies has been carefully curated with unique, beautiful and fun items. Things on this list will likely be new for those who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Christmas, Foodie Gifts, Holidays, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: foodie gifts, gifts for cooks, holiday gifts, the grommet, unique gifts

Pumpkin Spice Glazed Air Fryer Donut Holes

October 29, 2018 By valentina 26 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, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: air fryer oven, cinnamon, cloves, donuts holes, glazed donuts, GoWISE USA, nutmeg, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice

Pulled Pork Nachos

October 25, 2018 By valentina 132 Comments

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

I serve Pulled Pork Nachos with Chicas Chips and Salsa. Simply put, they’re the best! And they bring these nachos to another level. If you’ve been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: avocados, nachos, pulled pork, salsas, tortilla chips

Spinach Feta Quiche in Portobello Shells

May 22, 2018 By valentina 19 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, Savory, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: feta cheese, outdoor cooking, portobello mushrooms, quiche, spinach

Striped Enjoya Pepper Recipes

May 16, 2018 By valentina 9 Comments

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, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: asparagus, Enjoya Peppers, lasagna, pork roast, roasted peppers, Trader Joe's Markets

Hawaiian Style 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, Savory, Meat, Product & Book Reviews Tagged With: Big Island, eggs, garlic, Hawaiian Style Cafe, liquid smoke, mushrooms, omelets, oregano, pork, Portuguese sausage, restaurant review, smoked paprika

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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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Fig cake with one slice being llifted from whole cake

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DESSERT!

Small white espresso mugh holding 3 chai cookies with cinnamon sticks and green cardamom pods.

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One slice of Nutella Pie topped with hazelnut praline on a white plate with whole pie behind it.

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5 coffee chocolate chip coookies in a stack with one leaning on it with a bite taken out of it and white coffee mug behind them.

Creamy Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

small stack of chocopate chip cookies with bananas behind them

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

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