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Tomato Balsamic Braised Chicken

June 11, 2019 By valentina 41 Comments

Really good chicken recipe with brown-red sauce on big blue and white platter with parsely

Tomato Balsamic Braised Chicken recipe is packed with bold, warm and comforting flavors. Cooked to perfection, it's also easy to prepare. There's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: chicken, cinnamon, comfort foods, dinner, entree, fall, Hatch chiles, main course, makegoodchicken, paprika, tomatoes

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Gruyère

September 17, 2017 By valentina 22 Comments

Spicy Spinach-Gruyere and Artichoke Dip -- A cheesy skillet dip is heaven and this one is full of spinach, artichokes, Gruyère and spices — a true comfort food perfect for fall.

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Gruyère is the mother of all hot dip recipes! A perfect comfort food for fall, and you can even make a meal of it. You will be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, comfort foods, cream cheese, Gruyère cheese, hot dips, nutmeg, Parmesan, smoked paprika, spinach

Quick and Easy Mushroom Pork Stew Recipe

April 27, 2017 By valentina 16 Comments

Caramelized Mushroom Pork Stew Recipe -- This comforting stew is full of earthy flavors, it’s super hearty, and oh-so delicious. You won’t believe how quick and easy it is!

Mushroom Pork Stew is full of earthy flavors and fresh ingredients. Super hearty, comforting and oh-so-delicious, it's a quick and easy pork stew recipe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free, Meat Tagged With: comfort foods, cooking with wine, crimini mushrooms, one pot meal, peas, pork tenderloin, quick and easy recipes, stews

Vegan Creamed Corn with Jalapeños

December 29, 2016 By valentina 11 Comments

Vegan Jalapeno Creamed Corn Recipe -- This is possibly the most comforting and delicious corn side dish ever -- it's sweet, slightly spicy, and it's as creamy as can be without any cream!

Vegan Creamed Corn with Jalapeños is made without any cream, though it's still super rich and creamy! This sweet and spicy dish is deliciously comforting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Sides, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: comfort foods, corn on the cob, creamed corn, cumin, gluten-free, jalapeño peppers, side dishes, smoked paprika, vegan, vegetarian

Comforting Potato Dishes For Fall

September 22, 2016 By valentina 12 Comments

Idaho Potato Turkey Chili Bowl

Though we all love Idaho Potatoes Through the Seasons, they are as much a fall comfort food as hot chocolate and pumpkin bread pudding!  Below are my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Entrées, Gluten-free, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes, bacon, barbecue chicken, BBQ, beans, brisket, chili, cilantro, comfort foods, dinner, entrées, Fingerling, gluten-free, Idaho Potato Commission, potato bowls, potato dishes, Russett potatoes

Vegetarian Cauliflower Jalapeño Soup Recipe

April 12, 2016 By valentina 22 Comments

Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeno Soup in a pretty blue rimmed bowl, drizzled with creme fraiche.

Rich and creamy, spicy and hearty -- this Vegetarian Cauliflower Jalapeño Soup recipe is a super delicious bowl of comfort! I bought a few too many jalapeño … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free, Soups & Stews, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, cilantro, comfort foods, entrée soups, first course, jalapeño peppers, main course, soups and stews, spicy foods, vegetarian

Stuffed Cabbage Recipe with Tomato Caramelized Onion Sauce

January 4, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Stuffed Cabbage-Recipe with Caramelized Onion Tomato Sauce

A rich, warmly spiced sauce wraps itself around each of the beef and rice filled cabbage rolls, making for the most delicious comfort food this winter!My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Meat Tagged With: beef broth, caramelized onions, comfort foods, dinner, entrées, gluten free, grass-fed beef, main course, red wine, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, stuffed cabbage, tomatoes, worcestershire sauce

Smoky, Sweet and Spicy Pork Ribs Recipe

October 5, 2015 By valentina 24 Comments

Smoky, Sweet & Spicy Pork Ribs -- Super succulent and tender, these pork ribs are made with a delicious spice rub that becomes a wonderful sauce as they slow roast to perfection.

A Smoky, Sweet and Spicy Pork Ribs Recipe!  These ribs are super succulent and tender, and are made with a delicious spice rub that becomes a wonderful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-free, Meat Tagged With: chile powder, comfort foods, garlic, meat, onion, pork ribs, slow roasted meats, smoked paprika, spice rub recipe

Top Twenty Smoky Chipotle Recipes

September 26, 2015 By valentina 6 Comments

Top Twenty Smoky Chipotle Recipes - From muffins and casseroles to soups and French fries, these 20 recipes are full of the utterly delicious, smoky and spicy flavor of chipotle chile peppers.

From muffins and casseroles to soups and French fries, these twenty recipes are full of the utterly delicious, smoky and spicy flavor of chipotle chile … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: appetizers, brisket, chili, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, comfort foods, entrées, hors d'oeuvres recipes, Hummus, jalapeño peppers, main courses, potatoes, risotto, smoky flaovrs, soups

Creamy Caramelized Parsnip Soup Recipe with Baby Parsnip French Fries

March 3, 2015 By valentina 18 Comments

Whether or not you love parsnips, once you've tried this comforting, rich and creamy soup, you will! I know that life is super busy and that it's often hard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Soups & Stews, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, baby parsnips, comfort foods, dutch yellow potatoes, french fries, garlic, main courses, Melissa's Produce, nutmeg, parsnips, potatoes, puréed soups, soups

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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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