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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

Best Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

April 10, 2020 By valentina 42 Comments

smoked salmon deviled eggs on silver tray

The Best Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs include absolutely everything you want in a bagel, cream cheese & lox, minus the bagel. These beauties are an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: appetizers, capers, deviled eggs, dill, Easter recieps, egg recipes, hors d'oeuvres, smoked salmon, tomatoes

Cuban Chicken Stew with Alcaparrado

February 19, 2020 By valentina 25 Comments

top view of cuban chicken stew in blue and white bowl

This Cuban Chicken Stew has ingredients found in Alcaparrado, which you'll learn all about as you read on. It's a hearty, comforting stew that explodes with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews Tagged With: Alcaparrado, capers, Cuban food, idaho russet potatoes, one-pot meals, orange juice, raisins, Spanish olives

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 Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette, making every bite an explosion of flavor. It's a fantastic … [Read more...]

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

Niçoise Deviled Eggs Recipe

April 16, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Nicoise Deviled Eggs lined up in rows on parchment paper.

Niçoise Deviled Eggs Recipe delivers all of the flavors of a traditional Niçoise salad — finely chopped and served to you beautifully in a tasty egg. With … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: albacore tuna, appetizers, capers, deviled eggs, kalamata olives, nicoise, shallots, wild selections white albacore tuna

Nicoise Salad Cups with Lemon Dressing

October 4, 2017 By valentina 25 Comments

Albacore Nicoise Salad Cups with Honey-Lemon Dressing

Delicious, healthy and beautiful Nicoise Salad Cups with Lemon Dressing -- are a lovely display of fresh ingredients! Made with albacore tuna, it's enough … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads Tagged With: albacore tuna, avocados, capers, dill, hard boiled eggs, honey, lemons, Nicoise salad, olives

Tomato Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat

August 4, 2015 By valentina 4 Comments

Tomato Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat or Chicken

This Tomato Feta Salsa makes for an excellent snack with chips, and it's divine over grilled meat, chicken or fish! I love unique summer salsa recipes, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, basil, capers, condiments for meat, feta cheese, heirloom tomatoes, salsas, sauces, summer recipes, summer tomatoes

Baked Mahi Mahi Recipe

December 18, 2013 By valentina 14 Comments

Lemon Tomato Caper Marinated Mahi Mahi Recipe

Baked Mahi Mahi recipe is a delicious, light and healthy dish. Great for entertaining or a casual weeknight dinner, it's made with tomatoes, lemon and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: capers, lemon zest, lemons, Mahi Mahi, shallots, tomatoes

California King Salmon Recipe

August 3, 2012 By valentina 15 Comments

California King Salmon with zucchini slices on top

This California King Salmon recipe is made with a tangy Lemon-Caper Pesto and thin slices of zucchini. It presents beautifully for any special occasion or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood Tagged With: California King Salmon, capers, lemons, pesto, salmon, zucchini

Lemon Caper Pesto Recipe

August 2, 2012 By valentina 3 Comments

Lemon Caper Pesto in a white bowl on yellow plate

Lemon Caper Pesto is a very unique twist on classic pesto. It's delicious on pasta, with fish and poultry, and served as a dip for an appetizer. It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Vegetarian Tagged With: capers, condiments, dill, meyer lemons, Parmesan cheese, pesto, pine nuts


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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