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Blackened Mexican Salmon with Lime

May 2, 2022 By valentina 22 Comments

Blackened Salmon with three slime slices on a white plate.top view of blackened salmon fillet with lime slices on white plate.

This Mexican Salmon is flavored with lime and an aromatic blackened spice crust made of Ancho chile, garlic, onion and oregano. It's super easy for a busy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood Tagged With: ancho chiles, chile powder, dried onions, granulted garlic, Mexican oregano, salmon

Baked Feta with Olives and Roasted Peppers

October 17, 2019 By valentina 22 Comments

Baked Feta with Olives and Roasted Peppers with fresh oregano in a terra cotta dish

Baked Feta with Olives and Roasted Peppers is served sizzling hot, and is a ridiculously delicious and easy to prepare. This Feta cheese appetizer is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: appetizers, baked feta, cheese, kalamata olives, Mexican oregano, oregano, roasted peppers

Mexican Chocolate Chili and Casa Mia

January 11, 2014 By valentina 28 Comments

Chocolate Chipotle Colorado Style Chili in a ceramic golden bowl with cheese and cilantro on top.

This Mexican Chocolate Chili was inspired from a dish from what was my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time, Casa Mia in Santa Monica Canyon, CA. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Meat, Product & Book Reviews, Soups & Stews Tagged With: chili, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chocolate chili, cloves, comfort foods, cumin, Mexican oregano


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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