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Roasted Tomato Poblano Salsa Recipe

August 3, 2020 By valentina 35 Comments

My Favorite 5 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo -- From lemony guacamole and smoky salsa to spicy lettuce-wrapped tacos and fresh seafood ceviche, these Latin inspired recipes are over-the-top!

Roasted Tomato Poblano Salsa has a delicious fresh and smoky flavor. It's fantastic with chips, tacos, burritos, or to top meats, chicken and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: tomatoes, Mexican food, limes, cilantro, onions, salsas, poblano chili peppers, chips and salsa

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas

May 16, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

Top view of Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas in a wooden bowl

Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas has a Honey-Chipotle Dressing and it's a delicious, hearty festival of fresh Mexican flavors. It's perfect for a summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Cinco de Mayo Tagged With: tomatoes, Mexican food, avocado, cumin, cilantro, honey, lime juice, salads, pepitas, pumpkin seeds, raw pepitas, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, arugula, jicama, manchego cheese, poblanos

Chipotle Mango Quesadilla Recipe

May 7, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

Stacked slices of Chipotle Mango Quesadillas

This Chipotle Mango Quesadilla Recipe always draws a crowd and it's perfect for summertime entertaining. I've been making this every summer for almost a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: snacks, fruit, mangoes, Mexican food, limes, cilantro, vegetarian, Latin flavors, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, mozzarella cheese, entrées, quesadillas, Cotija cheese, qppetizers

Perfect Spiced Pulled Pork Recipe

October 22, 2018 By valentina 38 Comments

Perfect Spiced Pulled Pork, in pieces in a teracotta bowl.

This Perfect Spiced Pulled Pork Recipe is a labor of love. A love of the most succulent and flavorful pork ever! A love of your house being filled with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Mexican food, Latin food, cinnamon, smoked paprika, allspice, brine, cloves, pulled pork, boston butt, pork shoulder, Perfect Pulled Pork, dry spice rub

Pickled Tomato-Pulled Pork Tacos

February 23, 2013 By valentina 10 Comments

Pickled Tomato-Pulled Pork Tacos are always a hit. They include two amazing ingredients: Perfect Spiced Pulled Pork and Pickled Tomatoes. You won't be able … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Entrées, Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Cinco de Mayo Tagged With: avocados, Mexican food, entree, gluten-free, cilantro, corn tortillas, pickled tomatoes, pulled pork, tacos

Ancho Chile Sauce Recipe for Enchiladas

November 23, 2012 By valentina 27 Comments

Ancho Chile Sauce is the best red enchilada sauce recipe ever! It's just spicy enough, and it's full of warming spices that will have you licking your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes, Cinco de Mayo Tagged With: Mexican food, enchilada sauce, ancho chiles, chile sauce, enchiladas


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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