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Plantain Picadillo Empanadas (Empenadas de Platano)

February 12, 2021 By valentina 27 Comments

Empenada de Platano with Picadillo sliced in half on white plate

Empenadas de Platano (Plantain Empanadas) are filled with delicious Mexican Picadillo. A combination of sweet and savory ingredients, mixed into finely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Meat, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: plantains, skirt steak, cumin, chipotles, raisins, capers, almonds, empenadas, platano

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

August 3, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

stack of 3 oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies broken in half

These Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with a unique technique that makes them out of this world! Once you try it, you might just never use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cookies, raisins, oats, cinnamon, chocolate chips, oatmeal

Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

April 30, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

Stack of three Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies are gluten-free, deliciously spiced and crisped to perfection. Imagine your favorite bowl of granola in cookie form. Ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: gluten-free, cookies, brunch, raisins, granola, cinnamon, almonds, coconut, cloves, breakfast cookie

Cuban Chicken Stew with Alcaparrado

February 19, 2020 By valentina 22 Comments

top view of cuban chicken stew in blue and white bowl

This Cuban Chicken Stew has ingredients found in Alcaparrado, which you'll learn all about as you read on. It's a hearty, comforting stew that explodes with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews, Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: orange juice, raisins, capers, idaho russet potatoes, one-pot meals, Cuban food, Spanish olives, Alcaparrado

Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola Recipe

September 8, 2018 By valentina 25 Comments

Green tinted Mason jar with granola spilling out of it.

Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola is packed with warming spices, almonds, raisins, and the sweet flavor of apple. It's perfect for breakfast and an afternoon or a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: snacks, gluten-free, raisins, almond meal, coconut flour, oats, granola, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger

The Best Cinnamon Raisin Cookie Recipe

August 17, 2016 By valentina 65 Comments

Cinnamon Raisin Cookies Recipe -- These cinnamon raisin cookies are truly a melt-in-your-mouth dreamy treat. They're soft and crisp, and buttery and cinnamon-y -- all at once!

This cinnamon raisin cookie recipe is truly amazing! The cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth dreamy treat. They're soft and crisp, and buttery and cinnamon-y … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: cookies, vanilla, raisins, cinnamon, best cookie recipe ever

Maple Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe

October 29, 2013 By valentina 12 Comments

This Maple Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe is packed with fall flavors, warming spices, and pure comfort! It's delicious for brunch or dessert!Fall flavors, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: vanilla, raisins, cardamom, cinnamon, pumpkin, chai, cloves, maple syrup, bread pudding, what to do with leftover bread pudding

Introducing Witch Finger Grapes

August 7, 2013 By valentina 21 Comments

Witch Finger Grapes, sometimes called Tear Drop Grapes or Sweet Sapphire Grapes, get their name from their unique elongated, pointy shape. They're super … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: raisins, grapes, red grapes, Melissa's Produce, Witch Finger Grapes, Tear Drop Grapes, Sweet Sapphire Grapes


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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