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Mint Simple Syrup with Strawberries and Apricots

May 27, 2021 By valentina 14 Comments

minty strawberries and spricots over vanilla ice cream in white bowl

Mint Simple Syrup with Strawberries and Apricots is a delightful light dessert for spring or summer. On its own or over ice cream, it's absolutely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Seasonal, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: apricots, mint, strawberries

Lake Whitefish with Citrus Avocado Salsa

April 9, 2021 By valentina 22 Comments

Sauteed Whitefish, skin side up with salsa on white plate

Lake Whitefish Recipes are especially delicious with a light, fresh salsa. The Citrus Avocado Salsa in this recipe is ideal with the crispy skin and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: avocados, basil, grapefruits, jalapeño, mint, salsas, whitefish

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

Grapefruit Brûlée Recipe

November 10, 2019 By valentina 32 Comments

Grapefruit Brulee with fresh mint in a n orange bowl

This Grapefruit Brûlée recipe takes grapefruit to the next level. It's deliciously light, sweet and super impressive for guests. You can make this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, brulee, brunch, dessert, grapefruit, mint

Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp

August 16, 2019 By valentina 26 Comments

Tropical Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp in a dark ceramic bowl on a sushi mat

Quinoa Salad Bowl with Shrimp bursts with fresh, bright, tropical flavors. This light lunch or dinner is super satisfying, healthy and pretty! A perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads Tagged With: basil, lime juice, limes, mint, pineapple, quinoa, red onion, shrimp

Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe and Peanut Sauce

April 26, 2019 By valentina 27 Comments

Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe with Peanut Sauce in a black bowl with chopsticks

Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe with Peanut Sauce is an especially tasty and hearty dish. Packed with delicious Asian flavors, it's great for a crowd at a party … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: carrots, chili paste, cilantro, garlic, limes, mint, peanut butter, peanuts, rice noodles, sambal oelek, scallions

Pistachio-Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb

April 18, 2019 By valentina 35 Comments

Pistachio-Mint Crusted Rack of Lamb is a wildly delicious blend of flavors that will totally wow your guests! Using Aussie lamb, this is a gorgeous dish for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Meat, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: Aussie Lamb, Easter, main course, mint, Parmesan, pesto, pistachios, rack of lamb

Mini Lemon Berry Pavlovas

March 28, 2019 By valentina 44 Comments

Close up a several Mini Lemon Berry Pavlovas on parchment paper

Mini Lemon Berry Pavlovas are quite possibly the most delightful and delicious treat at the dessert table. These beauties are ideal for cocktail parties, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Gluten-Free, Savory, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: blackberries, blueberries, lemon, meringue, mint, pavlova, strawberries, whipped cream

Vegetarian Mint Stir Fry With Tofu Noodles

February 24, 2018 By valentina 17 Comments

Close up of Vegetable Mint Stir Fry Recipe wtih Tofu Noodles on a square white plate, with a red cloth beneath it.

Fresh mint recipes explode with flavor! This healthy Vegetarian Mint Stir Fry is made hearty with delicious tofu noodles. It can be prepared quickly for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell pepper, brocolli, carrots, chili paste, garlic, homemade tofu noodles, mint, tamari, tofu

Thai Baked Mahi Mahi Recipe

July 10, 2014 By valentina 12 Comments

This Baked Mahi Mahi recipe is full of fresh and gorgeous Thai flavors. They blend together perfectly with the succulent fish, and it's quick and easy to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: cilantro, fish, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, limes, Mahi Mahi, mint, seafood, thai basil, turmeric

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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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Roasted Baby Corn with Chili and Lime

Several grilled scallions on a white plate.

Grilled Green Onions Recipe

Green bowl filled with fire roasted corn and half of a raw jalapeno surrounded by corn silk.

Fire Roasted Corn Recipe with Jalapeños

Fig cake with one slice being llifted from whole cake

Upside Down Fresh Fig Coffee Cake

DESSERT!

Small white espresso mugh holding 3 chai cookies with cinnamon sticks and green cardamom pods.

Chai Spice Cookies with Chocolate

One slice of Nutella Pie topped with hazelnut praline on a white plate with whole pie behind it.

Nutella Pie with Hazelnut Praline (No Bake)

5 coffee chocolate chip coookies in a stack with one leaning on it with a bite taken out of it and white coffee mug behind them.

Creamy Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

small stack of chocopate chip cookies with bananas behind them

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

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