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Chicken Butternut Squash Lasagna

November 15, 2019 By valentina 18 Comments

Chicken Butternut Squash Lasagna doesn't contain pasta -- the gluten-free lasagna noodles are thin strips of butternut squash. It's one of the most unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free Tagged With: allspice, balsamic vinegar, butternut squash, cinnamon, comfort food, gluten-free, lasagna, spinach

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk

November 8, 2019 By valentina 19 Comments

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie in colorful striped bowl with fresh sage leaaves

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk is a healthy, amazingly delicious comfort food dish. Spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, it'll warm you up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free Tagged With: apples, basil, brown rice, buttermilk, cardamom, chicken, cinnamon, comfort food, dinner, entree, garlic, one pot meal, roasted chicken

Spring Lamb Stew with Green Garlic

May 22, 2019 By valentina 22 Comments

Top view of Spring Lamb Stew with Green Garlic in a cream-colored bowl

Spring Lamb Stew with Green Garlic is the perfect example of a comfort food that's wonderful during the warmer weather months. This hearty lamb stew is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Meat Tagged With: Aussie Lamb, baby carrots, comfort food, dinner, entree, green garlic, lamb, lamb soulder, rainbow chard, spring garlic, stew meat, stews, sugar snap peas, Swiss chard, vegetable stock

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake

November 9, 2018 By valentina 30 Comments

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake being spooned out of cast iron skillet with an orange spoon.

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake is a comfort food through and through. It’s a great side dish but it’s also hearty enough to be a whole meal!I miss my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free Tagged With: brussels sprouts, comfort food, dinner, Gruyere, one pot meal, pancetta, Parmesan, side dishes, sides

Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs Recipe

October 14, 2018 By valentina 43 Comments

Serving of Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs on polenta with fresh thyme, in a white plate with pumpkin in background.

Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs are every bit as dreamy as they sound. These ribs are super succulent and the pumpkin braising sauce is subtly sweet, rich and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free, Meat Tagged With: beef stock, braised, cinnamon, comfort food, dinner, garlic, gluten-free, one pot meal, pumpkin, pumpkin puree, red wine, shallots, short ribs, thyme

Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken Recipe

October 15, 2017 By valentina 26 Comments

Sweet potato chicken in cast iron skillet

Sweet potato and chicken recipes are a delicious combination, and this Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken is hearty and comforting and full of rich and deep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free Tagged With: cardamom, chicken, cinnamon, comfort food, dinner, entrées, main course, one pot meal, shitake mushrooms, skillet dinner, sweet potatoes, turmeric

Lamb Lasagna Recipe

March 14, 2017 By valentina 16 Comments

Greek-Style Lasagna Recipe -- This unique, hearty lasagna is packed with aromatic, delicious strong flavors — and it’s the epitome of comfort food!

This Lamb Lasagna Recipe is unique, hearty and has a Greek vibe. It's packed with aromatic, delicious strong flavors. From the Feta cheese and fresh basil, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Meat Tagged With: basil, casseroles, comfort food, dinner, entrées, feta cheese, garlic, kalamata olives, lamb, lasagna, main coursees, mozzarella cheese

Vegetarian Potato Moussaka Recipe

January 20, 2017 By valentina 68 Comments

Potato Moussaka - From Raghavan Iyer's newest cookbook, Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked, this delicious, vegetarian Moussaka recipe is packed with warm spices, tender slices of potato and caramelized eggplant.

From Raghavan Iyer's newest cookbook, Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked, this delicious, vegetarian Moussaka recipe is packed with warm spices, tender … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: bechamel, casseroles, comfort food, cookbooks, eggplant, entrées, Famous Idaho Potatoes, main course, Raghavan Iyer, russett, Smashed Mashed Boiled and Baked, Vegetarian Moussaka, Yukon Gold

Sheet Pan Parmesan-Herb Chicken with Poblano Potatoes

January 10, 2017 By valentina 20 Comments

Sheet Pan Parmesan-Herb Chicken with Poblano Potatoes Recipe -- Packed with bold and delicious flavors, this hearty, comforting dinner is so easy and is a huge crowd pleaser.

Sheet Pan Parmesan-Herb Chicken with Poblano Potatoes recipe is packed with bold and delicious flavors.  A chicken and potato sheet pan dinner is a hearty, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free Tagged With: caramelized onion, chicken, comfort food, crimini mushrooms, easy dinners, gluten-free, one pan meal, one pot meal, oregano, Parmesan, poblano chile peppers, sheet pan dinner, thyme

Pumpkin Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe

October 28, 2016 By valentina 22 Comments

Spiced Chicken Sausage Pumpkin Pappardelle is hearty, cozy and full of delicious, warming fall flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

Pumpkin Chicken Sausage Pasta recipe is made with Pappardelle and it's so hearty and delicious! Full of fall flavors, it will keep you coming back for more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: chicken sausages, comfort food, comfort food recipes, dinner, entrées, main course, Pappardelle, pasta, pumpkin puree, sage

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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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