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Rosemary Confit Potatoes Recipe

December 4, 2019 By valentina 44 Comments

Baby Confit Potatoes in a red bowl

This Rosemary Confit Potatoes recipe is truly special. Its melt-in-your-mouth quality is unmatched by any other potato I've tried, and the scent of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites Tagged With: sides, dinner, comfot foods, peewee potatoes, confit, winter, potatoes, fall, olive oil

Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts

November 2, 2019 By valentina 15 Comments

Roasted Brown Butter Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts in small red casserole dish with title on top

Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts have a delicious nutty and subtly sweet flavor. They're pretty much impossible not to love!  You really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian, Thanksgiving Tagged With: vegetarian, hazelnuts, side dish, sides, lemon, Thanksgiving, brussels sprouts, Thanksgiving side dish, butter

Fried Lemon Caesar Salad Recipe

March 11, 2019 By valentina 56 Comments

Close up of Fried Lemon Caesar Salad on a red plate

Fried Lemon Caesar Salad is full of beautiful fried lemon slices and makes for a delicious Caesar Salad with a unique, fun twist. It's a lovely appetizer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Salads, Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: Parmesan cheese, lemons, meyer lemons, salads, sides, main course, croutons, Caesar salads, white balsamic vinegar

Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe for the Holidays

November 20, 2018 By valentina 17 Comments

red and white striped bowl with cranberry sauce

This Spiced Cranberry Sauce for the Holidays is sweet, tart, and warmed up with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. It's great for Thanksgiving and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Thanksgiving, holiday's, sweets, cardamom, cinnamon, sides, side dishes, Christmas, cranberries

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

Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

September 18, 2018 By valentina 14 Comments

Curvy ceramic dish full with Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes and fresh thyme.

It doesn't get much better than this Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes recipe! A perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any day. Full of fresh, aromatic herbs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sides, Holidays, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Thanksgiving, potatoes, sides, idaho potatoes, thyme, sage, Thanksgiving sides, Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes, fresh herbs, Melissa's Produce

Peach and Avocado Salad with Zucchini

July 9, 2018 By valentina 28 Comments

Summer Zucchini Peach Avocado Salad on a white plate with a sunflower.

This Peach and Avocado Salad with Zucchini recipe is the essence of summer. Its fresh, sweet flavors from seasonal produce are a super delicious and pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads Tagged With: entree, avocados, vegetarian, zucchini, salads, sides, spinach, fruits, peaches, summer gardens, garden food

Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

January 25, 2017 By valentina 8 Comments

Oven Baked Zucchini Chips - Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and absolutely packed with delicious flavors!

A most excellent vegetarian side dish or snack, these Oven Baked Zucchini Chips are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with deliciousness! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: sides, snacks, vegetarian, zucchini, Momtastic, bok choy chips, kid-friendly recipes

Meyer Lemon Spaghetti with Thyme

January 7, 2017 By valentina 24 Comments

Meyer Lemon-Thyme Spaghetti Recipe -- Lovely. There's simply no better way to describe Meyer Lemon-Thyme Spaghetti.

Meyer lemon recipes are always on my mind as the weather cools off. This Meyer Lemon Pasta with Thyme is one of my favorites -- it's light, delicious and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegetarian, Sides, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: lemon juice, thyme, lemon zest, vegetarian, sides, pasta, spaghetti, #NationalSpaghettiDay, gluten-free option, meyer lemons

Acorn Squash Recipe with Pecans

November 2, 2016 By valentina 11 Comments

Roasted Pecan Crusted Acorn Squash with Crispy Sage Leaves -- This warmly spiced Pecan Crusted Acorn Squash with Crispy Sage Leaves is the ideal Thanksgiving side dish! It's full of delicious, comforting fall flavors, and it will be a beautiful addition to your holiday table.

Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe with Pecans comes with Crispy Sage Leaves and is the ideal Thanksgiving side dish. It's full of comforting fall flavors, and it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Vegetarian, Sides, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Savory Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cinnamon, chili paste, sides, pecans, squash, Thanksgiving recipes, spicy foods, winter squash

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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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