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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, Comforting Savory Recipes, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: basil, Caprese, lemons, strawberries, strawberry recipes

Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint

November 27, 2019 By valentina 32 Comments

Citrus Caprese Kebabs with tangerines on a blue, creamic plate

Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint, made with tangerines, are a super pretty and delicious appetizer for a holiday party, or any time. Their vibrant colors and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, Caprese, fresh mozarrella, hors d'oeuvres, kebabs, Melissa's Produce, mint, Neapolotin Tangerines, Page Tangerines, tangerines

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, Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, basil, buffalo mozzarella, Caprese, Insalata Caprese, peaches

Show-Stopping Thanksgiving Appetizers

November 12, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad held in an fanned enjoya pepper bowl

This collection of show-stopping Thanksgiving appetizers and hors d' oeuvres has something for everyone at the feast. From a salad held in a beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, Caprese, Enjoya Peppers, figs, hors d'oeuvres, pears, sweet potatoes

Summer Dinner Party Menu

June 23, 2018 By valentina 11 Comments

4 photo grid of strawberry caprese, watermelon salad, turkey burger and ice cream pie.

I'm telling you, this Summer Dinner Party Menu will totally wow your guests and make you a culinary star! Each course is better than the last, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: Caprese, chopped salad, ice-cream, mud pies, strawberries, summer menu, turkey burgers, watermelon


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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