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Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint

November 27, 2019 By valentina 32 Comments

Citrus Caprese Kebabs with tangerines on a blue, creamic plate

Citrus Caprese Kebabs with Mint, made with tangerines, are a super pretty and delicious appetizer for a holiday party, or any time. Their vibrant colors and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, tangerines, Caprese, Melissa's Produce, kebabs, Page Tangerines, Neapolotin Tangerines, fresh mozarrella, mint

Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

September 18, 2018 By valentina 14 Comments

Curvy ceramic dish full with Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes and fresh thyme.

It doesn't get much better than this Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes recipe! A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any day. Full of fresh, aromatic herbs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: idaho potatoes, sides, potatoes, sage, Thanksgiving, Melissa's Produce, Thanksgiving sides, Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes, fresh herbs, thyme

Blistered Shishito Peppers

January 14, 2017 By valentina 12 Comments

How to Cook Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers are an extraordinary Asian-style appetizer. With only a touch of seasoning and oil, you'll learn how to cook shishito peppers in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, How To (Cooking Techniques), Sides, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: ho to cook shishito peppers, cooking methods for shishito peppers, produce trends, 2017 food trends, shishito peppers, Melissa's Produce, vegan, vegetarian

Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie Appetizer

November 19, 2016 By valentina 22 Comments

Cinnamon Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie Recipe melting on a cutting board

This Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie Appetizer recipe is warm, smoky, sweet and over-the-top delicious! There's nothing quite like baked brie with fruit, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cinnamon persimmons, brie cheese, appetizers, applewood smoked bacon, honey, thyme, Melissa's Produce, baked brie, Thanksgiving menu

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

Hatch Pineapple Turkey Burger

August 25, 2016 By valentina 24 Comments

Roasted Hatch Pineapple Salsa Turkey Burger -- A scrumptious turkey burger filled with spicy roasted Hatch chiles and sweet fruit. It just doesn't get any better!

This Hatch Pineapple Turkey Burger Recipe is one of the most scrumptious burgers ever! Filled with spicy roasted Hatch chiles and sweet fruit, it just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lunch, dinner, avocados, not ketchup tangerines, pineapple, Melissa's Produce, Hatch chiles, entrées, burgers, salsas, turkey

Roasted Hatch Chile Pineapple Salsa Recipe

August 20, 2016 By valentina 14 Comments

Roasted Double Hatch Chile Pineapple Salsa Recipe -- Sweet summer pineapple blended with smoky Hatch Chile powder and roasted fresh Hatch Chiles, this salsa is fantastic with burgers, over fish, on a chip or with a spoon!

Sweet summer pineapple, blended with smoky Hatch Chile powder and roasted fresh Hatch Chiles, this Roasted Hatch Chile Pineapple Salsa is fantastic with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes, Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: basil, cilantro, pineapple, salsas, roasted peppers, Melissa's Produce, hatch chile peppers

Mango Pork Lettuce Wraps with Chimichurri

January 31, 2016 By valentina 16 Comments

Spiced Pork and Mango Chimichurri Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Mango Pork Lettuce Wraps with Chimichurri are heavenly. Low-carb and gluten-free, they're made with Australian mangoes which are truly a special treat. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: honey gold mangoes, garlic, mangoes, gluten-free, cilantro, Melissa's Produce, chimichurri, pork tenderloin, summer fruit, Australian mangoes, lettuce wraps

Brisket Chili Recipe with Bacon and Chipotles

September 6, 2015 By valentina 26 Comments

Chocolate Chipotle Smoky Bacon Brisket Chili Recipe

Brisket Chili Recipe with Bacon and Chipotles is exploding with delicious, deep, rich flavors that will warm you to your soul. It's not just a comforting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Entrées, Meat, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: chocolate chili, Melissa's Produce, brisket, Labor Day, applewood smoked bacon, corn, oregano, chipotle peppers in adobo, chile, steamed kidney beans

Introducing the Enjoya Pepper

June 16, 2015 By valentina 21 Comments

Enjoya Peppers

What are Enjoya Peppers? Fairly new to the marketplace, Enjoya peppers are stunning and delicious, red and yellow streaked peppers from Holland.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Product & Book Reviews, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: Netherlands, Enza Zaden, bell peppers, Melissa's Produce, Enjoya Peppers, Wilfred van den Berg, tiger peppers, striped peppers, 4Evergreen, Produce from Holland

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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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