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Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Lemon

August 8, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

sliced tomatoes and cucumbers in a white pie plate

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Lemon is a delicious and refreshing summer lunch or side salad that's great with almost anything. With the addition of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Salads, Vegan Tagged With: basil, cucumbers, lemons, tomatoes

Spicy Pickled Cucumbers Recipe

June 20, 2021 By valentina 24 Comments

several small bowls of spicy pickled cucumbers

This quick and easy recipe for Spicy Pickled Cucumbers will knock your socks off. It's a pretty successful rendition of the incredibly delicious Din Tai … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: chili oil, Chinese food, cucumbers, pickled cucumbers, sambal oelek

Cucumber Avocado Salad with Grapefruit

June 3, 2021 By valentina 34 Comments

cucumber Avocado Salad with Grapefruit in white dish

Cucumber Avocado Salad with Grapefruit is picturesque, fresh and delicious. It's a fantastic side salad with almost anything, and it makes for a lovely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cucumbers, grapefruit, pistachios

Ponzu-Marinated Cucamelon Recipe

August 2, 2019 By valentina 38 Comments

close up of cucamelons in a beige bowl with chili flakes and lime

Cucamelon recipes are a treat! Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins, Mexican Miniature Watermelons, and Watermelon Cucumbers -- they're delicious marinated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: Cucamelons, cucumbers, lime juice, Ponzu, Watermelon Cucumbers, Mexican Gherkins

Cajun Shrimp with Citrus Cucumber Salsa

March 18, 2018 By valentina 31 Comments

a few cajun shrimp on a white plate citrus cucumber salsa sprinkled over them.

Cajun Shrimp with Citrus Cucumber Salsa is spicy and refreshing all at once. It's a beautiful show-stopping shrimp first course recipe for your next dinner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood Tagged With: Cajun seasoning, citrus, jalapeño peppers, cucumbers, salsa, shrimp, white onion


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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