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

How to Cook Wild Rice (Cranberry Wild Rice Reicpe)

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. In learning how below, we’ll make my recipe … [Read more...]

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

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, prosciutto, pesto, pine nuts, sugar kiss, Summer Kiss

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: cooking quinoa, basil, quinoa burgers, pesto, pine nuts, red quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes

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 … [Read more...]

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


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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