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Poblano Guacamole Recipe with Lemon

April 29, 2022 By valentina 14 Comments

Ceramic bowl full with poblano guacamole with lemons and a chip.

Poblano Guacamole Recipe with Lemon has a unique twist, and is amazing not only with chips, but also with grilled steak, chicken or shrimp. And of course … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Holidays, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, garlic, lemons, poblano peppers, roasted peppers

Creamy Avocado Dressing with Lime

April 20, 2022 By valentina 19 Comments

Top view of Mason jar full with creamy avocado dressing surrounded by slices of lime and avocado.

This Creamy Avocado Dressing with Lime will bring anything it's served with to the next level. It's not only delicious on salads, but also on fruit, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Salads Tagged With: avocados, cumin, garlic, limes, salad dressings

Roasted Butternut Squash Chili

February 1, 2022 By valentina 12 Comments

3 bowls of butternut squash chili with fresh oregano sprigs

Roasted Butternut Squash Chili is the perfect vegetarian, one-pot meal for cooler weather. As delicious as it is pretty, it's full of warming spices and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, butternut squash, chili, cinnamon, cumin, jalapeños, kidney beans, tomatoes

Pickled Ginger Salad with Citrus and Wasabi Dressing

January 26, 2022 By valentina 6 Comments

wooden bowl on wood background with wasabi pickled ginger salad with blood oranges

Pickled Ginger Salad with Citrus and Wasabi Dressing is packed with fresh fruit, and explodes with spicy, sweet and bright flavors. It holds its own as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, blood oranges, grapefruit, pickled ginger, rice vinegar, salads, wasabi

Blackened Fish Tacos

April 18, 2021 By valentina 34 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: Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Holidays Tagged With: avocados, blackened fish, pickled cabbage, tacos, tortillas

Lake Whitefish with Citrus Avocado Salsa

April 9, 2021 By valentina 22 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: avocados, basil, grapefruits, jalapeño, mint, salsas, whitefish

Sockeye Salmon Recipe with Peach and Avocado

August 12, 2020 By valentina 25 Comments

Avocado Salmon Bowl with Peaches in ceramic bowl on sushi mat

This Sockeye Salmon Recipe with Peach and Avocado is a wonderful summer favorite. Served over coconut rice, it's a perfect bowl for a casual lunch or light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: avocados, coconut rice, green onions, peaches, rice, rice bowl, salmon, scallions, Thai coconut sticky rice

Compressed Watermelon Salad

July 26, 2020 By valentina 19 Comments

Compressed Watermelon Tomato and Jalapeño Salad With Creamy Lemon-Lime Avocado Dressing on narrow white plate

Have you ever compressed watermelon? You won't believe what a difference it makes! The flavor of the watermelon becomes sweeter and more intense, and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado dressing, avocados, Avocados from Mexico, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, thyme, watermelon

Grilled Avocado with Egg and Bacon Compote

May 17, 2020 By valentina 32 Comments

grilled avocado with onion and poached egg on top

Grilled Avocado with Egg and Bacon Compote is one of the most amazing, decadent breakfast or brunch recipes you could serve to wow your guests. Add Cashel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: applewood smoked bacon, avocados, balsamic vinegar, brunch, caramelized onion, Cashel Blue Cheese, grilling, Kerrygold, poached eggs

Zucchini Avocado Bread Recipe

April 4, 2020 By valentina 46 Comments

sliced loaf of avocado zucchini bread

This Zucchini Avocado Bread recipe is packed with delicious flavors and a whole lot of nutrients to boot. It has a lovely soft texture inside and a light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: all spice, avocados, breads, cinnamon, olive oil, quick bread, vanilla, zucchini, zucchini 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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Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

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