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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, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pesto, pine nuts, pizza

Fresno Pepper Pesto Recipe

June 13, 2020 By valentina 40 Comments

Fresno Pepper Pesto recipe is a unique pesto that can serve as a dip, a spread or a sauce, to beautifully enhance just about anything it's added to. There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, basil, condiments, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, pesto, Red Fresno peppers

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

Mango Avocado Stack with Pesto

September 12, 2016 By valentina 46 Comments

Mango Avocado Pesto Stack Recipe -- Fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious a combination of mango, avocado and pesto is!

Mango Avocado Stack with Pesto is fresh, sweet, creamy and slightly spicy -- you won't believe how utterly delicious it is! Made with Keitt Mangoes, it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, basil, first course, Keitt mangoes, lemon verbena, mangoes, pesto

Lemon Verbena Pesto Recipe

September 7, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Basil-Lemon Verbena Pesto Recipe -- This pesto is made with basil and lemon verbena, and it's absolutely packed with fresh, intense, delicious flavors. It's rich, smooth and its lovely fragrance unbelievably divine!

Lemon Verbena Pesto recipe, a twist on traditional pesto, is packed with fresh and delicious flavors. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the fragrance is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Gluten-Free, Savory, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, lemon verbena, organic herbs, Parmesan, Perpetuo, pesto, thai basil

Mozzarella Melon and Prosciutto Salad with Pesto

July 9, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Melon Pesto Proscuitto Salad an a burgandy plate with fresh basil

Mozzarella Melon and Prosciutto with Pesto is a fun play on spaghetti and meatballs. It's sweet, savory, delicious and is one of the most unique melon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: basil, fresh mozzarella, garlic, pesto, pine nuts, prosciutto, sugar kiss, Summer Kiss

Pesto Spaghetti Squash

November 5, 2015 By valentina 18 Comments

Tomato-Spinach Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe - Delicate and soft with a slight crunch to it, this Spaghetti Squash is made even more delicious with a fresh pesto-wine sauce.

Pesto Spaghetti Squash is made with wine, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Packed with flavor, it's an ideal vegetarian and gluten-free dish that everyone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: how to cook a spaghetti squash, pesto, spaghetti, winter squash

Pesto Summer Meatballs and Zoodles

August 7, 2014 By valentina 20 Comments

Pesto Summer Meatballs and Zoodles is a super delicious, gluten-free, healthy, summer comfort food dish! Your guests will keep coming back for more! This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Meat Tagged With: basil, gluten-free spaghetti, meatballs, pesto, summer squash, tomatoes, zoodles

Poblano Omelet Recipe

April 23, 2014 By valentina 5 Comments

This Poblano Omelet Recipe is literally overflowing with delicious flavors, and the presentation is unique and fun. Smoky Poblano pepper recipes do not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: eggs, Melissa's Produce, omelets, pesto, poblano chile peppers, sausages, sun-dried tomatoes

Spicy Quinoa Pesto Bites Recipe

March 21, 2014 By valentina 3 Comments

Spicy Quinoa Pesto Bites recipe are a healthy appetizer or hors d'oeuvre that's absolutely bursting with delicious, spicy flavors. They always draw a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, cooking quinoa, pesto, pine nuts, quinoa burgers, red quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes

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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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