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Spicy Potato Soft Tacos

May 17, 2022 By valentina 16 Comments

Several filled spicy potato soft tacos with avocado and lime slices on a red plate.

Spicy Potato Soft Tacos are absolutely incredible vegetarian tacos. The best! They’re spicy, tangy, a tad sweet, and super hearty and satisfying. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: cabbage, chipotles, potatoes, slaw, soft tacos

Fall Brown Butter Pumpkin Risotto

October 18, 2021 By valentina 23 Comments

Brown Butter Pumpkin Risotto on white plate with flowers behind it

This Brown Butter Pumpkin Risotto is made with fresh sage, smoky peppers and earthy Porcini mushrooms. Full of incredibly delicious flavor, this pumpkin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: Arborio rice, brown butter, chipotles, mushrooms, onion, porcini, pumpkin, risotto, sage

Chipotle Tequila Lime Chicken

August 25, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

sliced tequila lime chicken with a salad on a white plate

Chipotle Tequila Lime Chicken bursts with delectable flavors, and can be grilled, sautéed or baked. It's excellent in salads, tacos, sandwiches, or served … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: chicken, chipotles, lime, tequila

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

Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries

January 27, 2020 By valentina 72 Comments

pile of Smoky Chipotle French Fries on Parchment

Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries are a scrumptious snack, appetizer or side. They're subtly spicy, wonderfully smoky, and are crisped to perfection with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides Tagged With: adobo sauce, chipotle peppers, chipotles, french fries, gluten-free, idaho potatoes, Parmesan cheese

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas

May 16, 2019 By valentina 33 Comments

Top view of Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas in a wooden bowl

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas has a Honey-Chipotle Dressing and it's a delicious, hearty festival of fresh Mexican flavors. It's perfect for a summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: arugula, avocado, chipotles, cilantro, cumin, jicama, lime juice, manchego cheese, pepitas, poblanos, pumpkin seeds, raw pepitas, salads

Mesquite Cheddar Muffins

October 27, 2013 By valentina 21 Comments

Mesquite Chipotle-Cheddar Potato Muffins

Once you try these Mesquite Cheddar Muffins, you'll wish you had them around all the time. They're as deliciously flavorful as they sound. I've been loving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: cheddar cheese, chipotles, gluten-free flours, mesquite flour, muffins, potatos, Russets

French Fry Chorizo Frittata Recipe

March 15, 2012 By valentina 6 Comments

French Fry Chorizo Frittata Recipe explodes with delicious sweet, spicy and smoky flavors. It works really well for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Have you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées Tagged With: chipotles, chorizo, eggs, fingerling potatoes, french fries, frittata, omelet, potatoes, rosemary, tomatoes


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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