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Root Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

March 23, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

baked root vegetable lasagna sliced in iron skillet

This Root Vegetable Lasagna recipe is healthy, hearty and most importantly, incredibly delicious! Turnips, carrots and parsnips star in this recipe, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, carrots, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, garlic, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, parsnips, lasagna, red wine, ricotta cheese, turnips

Basil Pizza with Pesto

March 11, 2021 By valentina 22 Comments

whole bail pizza on platter

Basil Pizza is essentially a “green” pizza that bursts with the wonderful, fresh flavor of basil — with both pesto and whole basil leaves throughout. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, pine nuts, pizza, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pesto

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, Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Holidays, Seasonal, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cilantro, Cotija cheese, limes, mangoes, mozzarella cheese, qppetizers, quesadillas

Lamb Lasagna Recipe

March 14, 2017 By valentina 22 Comments

Greek-Style Lasagna Recipe -- This unique, hearty lasagna is packed with aromatic, delicious strong flavors — and it’s the epitome of comfort food!

This Lamb Lasagna Recipe is unique, hearty and has a Greek vibe. It's packed with aromatic, delicious strong flavors. From the Feta cheese and fresh basil, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Meat Tagged With: basil, casseroles, lamb, feta cheese, garlic, kalamata olives, lasagna, mozzarella cheese

Meyer Lemon Pizza Recipe with Basil

June 28, 2012 By valentina 8 Comments

Lemon Basil Pizza

Meyer Lemon Pizza Recipe with Basil is unique, delicious and so pretty. This lemon pizza recipe is packed with delicious garden flavors on top of melting, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Comforting Savory Recipes, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, lemons, pizza, pizzas, Sorrentina, Sorrento

Caprese Grilled Cheese with Bacon

April 18, 2012 By valentina 6 Comments

Caprese Grilled Cheese with Bacon is one delicious layer after another -- all combined into one amazing sandwich! If you haven't already treated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: basil, caramelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, gorgonzola, grilled cheese sandwich, mozzarella cheese


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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