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How to Cook Wild Rice

December 23, 2020 By valentina 13 Comments

close up of cranberry wild rice on a white plate in front of platter

Learning how to cook wild rice is easy. It’s delicious, versatile, and can be used in so many different dishes. (My recipe for Cranberry Wild Rice is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: pine nuts, cranberries, wild rice

Melon Pesto Prosciutto Salad Recipe

July 9, 2016 By valentina 26 Comments

Melon Pesto Proscuitto Salad -- A fun play on spaghetti and meatballs turns pasta and meat into melon and cheese -- it's sweet, savory and absolutely divine!

A fun play on spaghetti and meatballs turns pasta and meat into melon and cheese. This Melon Pesto Prosciutto Salad recipe is sweet, savory, delicious and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: sides, pesto, garlic, prosciutto, basil, sugar kiss, salads, entrées, pine nuts, Kiss melons, Summer Kiss, Savor Fresh Farms, spaghetti and meatballs, fresh mozzarella

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, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: sun-dried tomatoes, hors d'oeuvres, basil, pesto, cooking quinoa, quinoa burgers, pine nuts, red quinoa

Pink Pearl Apple Salad Recipe

October 15, 2012 By valentina 14 Comments

Heriloom Apple Salad Recipe

This Pink Pearl Apple Salad Recipe is stunning and delicious! It'll brighten any buffet table and wow your guests. Inspiration for Pink Pearl Apple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: honey, broccoli, pine nuts, heirloom apples, Pink Pearl apples, apple salad, micro-greens, goat cheese

Lemon Caper Pesto Recipe

August 2, 2012 By valentina 3 Comments

Lemon Caper Pesto in a white bowl on yellow plate

Lemon Caper Pesto is a very unique twist on classic pesto. It's delicious on pasta, with fish and poultry, and served as a dip for an appetizer. It's fun to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Parmesan cheese, dill, lemons, meyer lemons, pesto, condiments, pine nuts, capers


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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