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Mexican Black Beans From Scratch

November 6, 2020 By valentina 20 Comments

close up of black beans with avocado slices and cilantro in green rimmed bowl

Mexican Black Beans from scratch are easy to make and great to have on hand for a delicious side dish, and for adding to all sorts of other recipes. A fine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: epazote, Cotija, avocado, garlic, onion, dried beans, black beans

Grilled Zucchini Casserole with Mushrooms

July 20, 2020 By valentina 31 Comments

Grilled Zucchini Casserole with Mushrooms with sliced avocado on top

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...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: chipotle peppers in adobo, zucchini, avocado, cumin, mushrooms, jalapeño peppers, casseroles, beans

Black Quinoa Salad with Plum and Avocado

August 28, 2019 By valentina 28 Comments

Black Quinoa Salad with Plum and Avocado is as delicious as it is beautiful. Black quinoa recipes are very versatile and this one celebrates summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocado, red onion, plums, black quinoa

Avocado Toast Recipes with Mint and Fruit

July 14, 2019 By valentina 27 Comments

Minty Avocado Toast Recipe-Three Ways -- Fresh, beautiful fruit is a beautiful touch on minty avocado toast. Oh yes, it’s the perfect summer appetizer!

Avocado Toast Recipes with Mint and Fruit are unique, colorful, fun and so delicious for summer snacks, lunch and appetizers.You know who loves avocado … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocado, strawberries, toast, mango, summer appetizers, feta cheese, avocado toast, baguettes, grapefruit

Easy Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

June 22, 2019 By valentina 20 Comments

Easy Tomato Gazpacho recipe in a blue and white bowl with diced aocados, tomatoes and onion on top

This Easy Tomato Gazpacho recipe is one of the best ways to celebrate tomato season during the summer. When tomatoes are at their peak, they're quite sweet, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Soups & Stews Tagged With: red onion, garlic, tomatoes, avocado, garden food, gazpacho, soups

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas

May 16, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

Top view of Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas in a wooden bowl

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas has a Honey-Chipotle Dressing and it's a delicious, hearty festival of fresh Mexican flavors. It's perfect for a summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Salads, Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian, Cinco de Mayo Tagged With: poblanos, tomatoes, Mexican food, cumin, cilantro, honey, lime juice, salads, pepitas, pumpkin seeds, raw pepitas, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, arugula, jicama, avocado, manchego cheese

Sheet Pan Chicken with Corn Salsa

April 2, 2019 By valentina 37 Comments

Close up of Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken with Corn Salsa right oout of the oven on the pan

Sheet Pan Chicken with Corn Salsa is absolutely bursting with sweet, spicy and smoky flavors from chipotles. It will totally wow your guests! This is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: chicken, salsa, tomatoes, avocado, corn, main course, entrées, chipotles in adobo sauce, sheet pan dinners

Roasted Hatch Chile Seared Scallops Recipe

August 14, 2013 By valentina 15 Comments

Roasted Hatch Chile Seared Scallops burst with delicious fresh, seasonal flavors. The subtle sweetness of the scallops perfectly balances the heat from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Fish & Seafood Tagged With: tomatoes, fish, avocado, cilantro, shellfish, scallops, roasted peppers, Hatch chiles, hatch

Roasted Purple Artichoke Salad

May 14, 2012 By valentina 3 Comments

Roasted Purple Artichoke Salad is beautiful and delicious. Made with baby purple artichokes, lemon and a tangy sherry dressing, it's a spring crowd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, onion, arugula, sherry, artichokes, baby artichokes, parmesaon cheese, sherry vinegar

Grapefruit-Avocado Salad Recipe

May 27, 2011 By valentina 14 Comments

Grapefruit-Avocado Salad is one of those really impressive salad recipes that is quick and easy to make. It's picturesque, fresh and super delicious!  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocado, grapefruit, pistachios, blue cheese, edible flowers, champagne


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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