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Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

November 24, 2020 By valentina 32 Comments

Bacon Basil Baked Sweet Potato -- Comforting, sweet, savory, creamy & fresh -- this recipe is all of that!

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon are a super fun sweet potato dish that everyone will love! One of my favorite savory sweet potato recipes of all time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, basil, Gruyère cheese, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes

Cold Cucumber Basil Soup

August 18, 2020 By valentina 27 Comments

Cold Cucumber Soup with a slice of lemon in orange bowl with white rim

Cold Cucumber Basil Soup is one of my favorite cold soup recipes. It's a delicious vegan soup for a summer lunch or dinner -- the cool, refreshing cucumber … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Soups & Stews, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: garlic, basil, lemons, gazpacho, cold soups, chilled soups

Strawberry Caprese with Lemon and Basil

July 11, 2020 By valentina 35 Comments

Strawberry Caprese on toothpicks

Strawberry appetizers are fun and delicious. When you add lemon, basil and mozzarella to strawberries, you get a beautiful masterpiece. Strawberry Caprese … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: strawberries, basil, lemons, Caprese, strawberry recipes

Fresno Pepper Pesto Recipe

June 13, 2020 By valentina 34 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, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemon juice, basil, almonds, Parmesan cheese, pesto, condiments, Red Fresno peppers

Vegetarian Tuscan Bean Stew

June 9, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

ceramic bowl with Tuscan Bean Stew with green and white striped napkin

Vegetarian Tuscan Bean Stew is healthy, hearty, packed with super delicious fresh flavors and great for all seasons.Using just a handful of simple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Soups & Stews, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: basil, spinach, light stew

Grilled Sausage Portobello Mushroom Pizza

September 26, 2019 By valentina 28 Comments

Grilled Sausage Portobello Mushroom Pizza on a white plate with basil leaves

Grilled Sausage Portobello Mushroom Pizza is impossible not to love! It's absolutely scrumptious and also happens to be gluten-free and low-carb. This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, gluten-free, pizza, basil, appetizers, low carb, caramelized onoins, portobello mushrooms

Peach Caprese Salad Recipe

August 23, 2019 By valentina 29 Comments

Peach caprese salad staked on a dark wood cutting board

Peach Caprese Salad Recipe with Balsamic Glaze is a delicious twist on the classic that's made with tomatoes. Summer peach recipes can be so beautiful and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: basil, asparagus, peaches, Caprese, buffalo mozzarella, Insalata Caprese

Tropical Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp

August 16, 2019 By valentina 24 Comments

Tropical Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp in a dark ceramic bowl on a sushi mat

Tropical Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp is bursting with fresh, bright flavors. This light lunch or dinner is super satisfying, healthy and pretty! A perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Fish & Seafood, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: healthy, limes, basil, mint, red onion, lime juice, shrimp, pineapple, quinoa, soy sauce

Sweet Basil Cheesecake with Lemon Crust

July 5, 2019 By valentina 28 Comments

Sweet Basil Cheesecake with Lemon Crust with one slice cut out

Sweet Basil Cheesecake with Lemon Crust is a no-bake, make-ahead dessert that’s full of beautiful and bright summer flavors. It’s easy to make and works … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: basil, lemon, cheesecake, fresh herbs, cookie crust, no-bake

Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad Recipe

March 23, 2019 By valentina 51 Comments

Cannelllini Bean Tuan Salad i a white bowl with blue trim and red flowers on it.

This Cannellini Bean Tuna Salad recipe is drizzled with a delicious Lemon-Caper Balsamic Vinaigrette, making every bite an explosion of flavor. It's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, basil, capers, red onion, Piquillo peppers, side dish, canellini beans, cooking dried beans, tuna, roasted peppers

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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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