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Poke Nachos Recipe

September 4, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

Spicy Poke Nachos on a pretty blue floral plate

Poke Nachos are out of this world! Inspired from a dish at Kawaihae Kandyz in Hawaii, they're super fresh and delicious. A little spicy, they're served with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Fish & Seafood, Product & Book Reviews, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tamari, scallions, first course, appetizers, ahi tuna, sesame oil, Poke, sriracha, rice paper

Ahi Tuna Tartare Recipe with Ginger

August 31, 2018 By valentina 27 Comments

Ahi tuna tartare in butter lettuce cups with avocado slices on a sushi mat with title at the top.

This Ahi Tuna Tartare Recipe with Ginger is super fresh and flavorful and it only has four ingredients! It's a delightful hors d'oeuvre or first course for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood Tagged With: hors d'oeuvres, ginger, chives, first course, appetizers, ahi tuna, white onion, sushi, sashimi

Mango Pesto Avocado Stack Recipe

September 12, 2016 By valentina 44 Comments

Mango Avocado Pesto Stack Recipe -- Fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious a combination of mango, avocado and pesto is!

This Mango Pesto Avocado Stack is fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious it is! Made with Keitt Mangoes, it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: pesto, condiments, avocados, mangoes, basil, salads, first course, Keitt mangoes, lemon verbena, appetizer course, Melissa's Produce

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.

Cauliflower Jalapeño Soup is rich, creamy, spicy and hearty. It's a super delicious bowl of comfort that everyone will love. I bought a few too many … [Read more...]

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

Mango-Avocado Salad with Panela Croutons

April 11, 2015 By valentina 9 Comments

CACIQUE-Mango-Avocado Salad with Panela "Croutons" and Chipotle Crema Mexicana-pink-green-gold-ceramic bowls | cookingontheweekends.com

Mango-Avocado Salad with Panela Croutons is drizzled with delicious Chipotle Crema Mexicana. It's a main course salad that also works as a side or first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Salads, Vegetarian, Product & Book Reviews, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: salads, avocados, mangoes, first course, chipotle chile peppers, Cacique, Panela cheese, crema Mexicana, entree salad

Spicy Honey Citrus Salad Recipe

January 21, 2014 By valentina 14 Comments

Honey Jalapeno Citrus Salad Recipe

Spicy Honey Citrus Salad Recipe is a beautiful display of winter citrus -- each type with a subtly different flavor and color. It's a show-stopping first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: first course, citrus, limes, honey, jalapeños, salads, grapefruits, blood oranges, oranges


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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