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Plantain Picadillo Empanadas (Empenadas de Platano)

February 12, 2021 By valentina 27 Comments

Empenada de Platano with Picadillo sliced in half on white plate

Empenadas de Platano (Plantain Empanadas) are filled with delicious Mexican Picadillo. A combination of sweet and savory ingredients, mixed into finely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Meat Tagged With: almonds, capers, chipotles, cumin, empenadas, plantains, platano, raisins, skirt steak

Chocolate Granola with Espresso

December 16, 2020 By valentina 4 Comments

Chocolate granola in a pretty painted mug

Chocolate Granola Recipe with Espresso is a unique granola recipe that's breakfast, a snack, a topping, a gift, or whatever you want it to be! It bursts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: almond meal, almonds, chocolate, espresso, granola, ice cream toppings, yougurt toppings

Spiced Apple Persimmon Cake

December 9, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

four stacked slices of persimmon cake

Spiced Apple Persimmon Cake is a delicious winter cake that's perfect for breakfast, a snack and dessert. Packed with slices of fresh apples and persimmons, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: almonds, cake, cinnamon, cloves, Fuji apples, fuyu persimmons, hachiya persimmons, nutmeg

Fresno Pepper Pesto Recipe

June 13, 2020 By valentina 40 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...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, basil, condiments, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, pesto, Red Fresno peppers

Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

April 30, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

Stack of three Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies are gluten-free, deliciously spiced and crisped to perfection. Imagine your favorite bowl of granola in cookie form. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: almonds, breakfast cookie, brunch, cinnamon, cloves, coconut, cookies, gluten-free, granola, raisins

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving

October 8, 2019 By valentina 43 Comments

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving lined up, and sitting on pine needles.

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween or Thanksgiving are the perfect way to celebrate fall. These adorable cookies are super delicious and fun.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: almonds, cookies, Halloween, Halloween treats, pumpkin, squash, Thanksgiving

Chocolate Spice Cookies

May 27, 2019 By valentina 39 Comments

Stack of 5 Double Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies

Chocolate Spice Cookies are rich with chocolate, subtly nutty and warmly spiced. They are a delicious, sweet treat that's perfect for a party, to have with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: almond meal, almonds, cayenne pepper, chocolate, cinnamon, Mexican chocolate, vanilla

Bok Choy Shiitake Mushroom Gratin

April 3, 2017 By valentina 21 Comments

Bok Choy Shitake Mushroom Gratin Recipe

I love bok choy recipes and this vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free Bok Choy Shiitake Mushroom Gratin is one of my favorites.  It's delicious as a side … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: almond meal, almonds, baby bok choy, caramelized onions, chili paste, main course, shiitake mushrooms

Chocolate Nougat Bars

May 31, 2013 By valentina 11 Comments

Chocolate Almond Nougat Recipe

Chocolate Nougat Bars are a gluten-free, delicious blend of ground nuts, made into a semi-soft crust, and chocolate. They're lovely for all occasions -- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: almond meal, almonds, chocolate, honey, nougat, turron


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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