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Tomato Fish Stew

March 24, 2022 By valentina 12 Comments

Three ceramic stacked bowl with the top one full of tomato fish stew, surrounded by rosemary

This Tomato Fish Stew recipe is such a delicious comfort food meal, and it's light and healthy, too. Full of smoky and fresh flavors and hearty ingredients, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Soups & Stews Tagged With: black cod, cayenne pepper, corn, roasted red pepper, rosemary, smoked paprika, tomatoes

Caramelized Spiced Pecans

February 9, 2022 By valentina 6 Comments

Small pile of caramelized spiced pecans on parchment

Caramelized Spiced Pecans will bring just the right amount of crunch, spice and sweetness to almost anything you add them to. Or, fill a bowl with them and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: brown sugar, candied nuts, cayenne pepper, cumin, honey, nuts, pecans, spiced nuts

Root Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

March 23, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

baked root vegetable lasagna sliced in iron skillet

This Root Vegetable Lasagna recipe is healthy, hearty and most importantly, incredibly delicious! Turnips, carrots and parsnips star in this recipe, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, carrots, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, garlic, lasagna, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, parsnips, red wine, ricotta cheese, turnips

Persimmon Salad with Honey Pistachios

December 11, 2020 By valentina 21 Comments

close up of Persimmon salad on blue and white china platter

Persimmon Salad with Honey Pistachios is as delicious as it is beautiful! With blue cheese, creamy balsamic dressing, and cranberries in the mix, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: blue cheese, cayenne pepper, dried cranberries, fuyu persimmons, honey, persimmons, pistachios

Baked Coconut Mango Chicken Recipe

May 20, 2020 By valentina 55 Comments

coconut mango chicken in baking dish with cilantro

This Coconut Mango Chicken recipe is baked to perfection as it soaks up warm spices and the delicious flavors of the mango chicken marinade. It's a super … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: achiote, annato, cayenne pepper, chicken, cilantro, coconut milk, Indian food, mango

Chocolate Spice Cookies

May 27, 2019 By valentina 37 Comments

Stack of 5 Double Chocolate Almond Spice Cookies

Chocolate Spice Cookies are rich with chocolate, subtly nutty and warmly spiced. They are a delicious, sweet treat that's perfect for a party, to have with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: almond meal, almonds, cayenne pepper, chocolate, cinnamon, Mexican chocolate, vanilla

Spicy Mayan Chocolate Truffles

February 9, 2019 By valentina 51 Comments

Spicy Mayan Chocolate Truffles with red sprinkles and cinnamon sticks on parchment paper.

Mexican chocolate truffles -- and spicy chocolate truffles in general -- have been growing in popularity over the years. These Mayan Chocolate Truffles are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: cayenne pepper, chocolate, chocolate truffles, cinnamon, cream, Scharfenberger, vanilla

Cucumber Dill Canapé Recipe

December 26, 2018 By valentina 41 Comments

Row of Cucumber Dill Canapes on a white, narrow plate.

This Cucumber Dill Canapé recipe is one of my favorite hors d'ouevres of all time! A light, fresh and flavorful bite, cucumber canapés are so pretty and fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: cayenne pepper, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, dill, English cucumbers, lemon juice

Gluten-Free Bacon Fried Calamari Recipe

May 17, 2017 By valentina 16 Comments

Smoky Bacon Fried Calamari -- A gluten-free, fried calamari strewn with bits of bacon and laced with its smoky flavor.

Gluten-Free Bacon Fried Calamari recipe is laced with a smoky flavor. It's a fantastic appetizer for sharing! You know how you had one, maybe two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: cayenne pepper, cleaning squid, corn meal, fried calamari, fried squid, garlic, lemons

Spicy Kale Soup with Roasted Pepper

January 15, 2012 By valentina 23 Comments

Spicy Kale Soup with Roasted Pepper is a vegan festival of flavors! It bursts with fresh, bright and deep flavors that will have you spooning bowl after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Soups & Stews, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cayenne pepper, kale, red wine vinegar, sherry, smoked paprika, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable stock


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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