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Vegetarian Tofu Chili Recipe

February 17, 2020 By valentina 20 Comments

Close up of Striped colorful bowl with Vegetarian Tofu Chili with avocado on top

This Vegetarian Tofu Chili recipe is a comfort food dish with smoky, deep, rich flavors that will have you and your guests wanting seconds and thirds. Skip … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: chipotles in adobo, oregano, tofu, cumin, one pot meal, chili

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk

November 8, 2019 By valentina 22 Comments

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie in colorful striped bowl with fresh sage leaaves

Crustless Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk is a healthy, amazingly delicious comfort food dish. Spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, it'll warm you up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Fall & Winter Favorites, Chicken Tagged With: pot pie, chicken, garlic, carrots, cinnamon, buttermilk, one pot meal, comfort food

Skillet Chicken Thighs with Apricots and Olives

September 12, 2019 By valentina 34 Comments

Top view of Skillet Chicken Thighs with Apricots and Oilves in cast iron pan with fresh basil

Skillet Chicken Thighs with Apricots and Olives is a hearty and delicious one-pan comfort food dish that’s excellent for a busy weeknight and interesting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: apricots, chicken, olives, one pot meal, kalamata, manzanilla, cast iron skillets

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake

November 9, 2018 By valentina 30 Comments

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake being spooned out of cast iron skillet with an orange spoon.

Cheesy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts Bake is a comfort food through and through. It’s a great side dish but it’s also hearty enough to be a whole meal!I miss my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Thanksgiving Tagged With: dinner, sides, pancetta, one pot meal, comfort food, side dishes, Parmesan, brussels sprouts, Gruyere

Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs Recipe

October 14, 2018 By valentina 43 Comments

Serving of Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs on polenta with fresh thyme, in a white plate with pumpkin in background.

Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs are every bit as dreamy as they sound. These ribs are super succulent and the pumpkin braising sauce is subtly sweet, rich and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées Tagged With: beef stock, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, one pot meal, pumpkin, shallots, braised, pumpkin puree, short ribs, red wine

Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken Recipe

October 15, 2017 By valentina 26 Comments

Sweet potato chicken in cast iron skillet

Sweet potato and chicken recipes are a delicious combination, and this Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken is hearty and comforting and full of rich and deep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Fall & Winter Favorites, Chicken Tagged With: chicken, cardamom, cinnamon, one pot meal, shitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, turmeric

Quick and Easy Mushroom Pork Stew Recipe

April 27, 2017 By valentina 18 Comments

Caramelized Mushroom Pork Stew Recipe -- This comforting stew is full of earthy flavors, it’s super hearty, and oh-so delicious. You won’t believe how quick and easy it is!

Mushroom Pork Stew is full of earthy flavors and fresh ingredients. Super hearty, comforting and oh-so-delicious, it's a quick and easy pork stew recipe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Meat, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews Tagged With: quick and easy recipes, peas, one pot meal, crimini mushrooms, pork tenderloin, cooking with wine

Ground Lamb and Mushroom Penne Gratin

March 13, 2016 By valentina 18 Comments

Spiced Lamb and Mushroom Penne Gratin -- This one-pan meal is rich, hearty, packed with warm flavors and is comfort food at its finest!

Ground Lamb and Mushroom Penne Gratin is a one-pan meal that's hearty and rich. Packed with warm flavors, it's comfort food at its finest. This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Meat, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: cinnamon, Asiago, Fontina, ground lamb, penne pasta, gratin, one pot meal, comfort food recipes

Knockwurst and the Best Baked Beans

January 20, 2016 By valentina 16 Comments

Knockwurst and Baked Beans Recipe

Knockwurst recipes might be hard to come by, and I know it's a big claim to say these are the best baked beans ever -- but really, they are! This knockwurst … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Meat, Entrées, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: dinner, bacon, gluten-free, onions, kidney beans, one pot meal, comfort food, molasses, worcestershire sauce, entrées, black beans, ketchup

Braised Short Rib Stew with Swiss Chard

December 28, 2015 By valentina 20 Comments

Braised Short Rib Stew with Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta and Swiss Chard in a pretty gold, creamic bowl with fresh thyme sprig.

This Braised Short Rib Stew recipe is the most delicious, comforting and cozy meal for the winter months. Add the Gorgonzola Polenta and it's out of this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meat, Soups & Stews, Comforting Savory Recipes, Seasonal, Entrées Tagged With: carrots, caramelized onions, one pot meal, comfort food, short ribs, mushrooms, Swiss chard

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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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