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Mashed Okinawan Sweet Potato Recipe

January 6, 2021 By valentina 28 Comments

Mashed purple sweet potatoes in a black bowl

This Okinawan Sweet Potato recipe will wow anyone who tries it. Okinawan purple sweet potatoes are unique and delicious, with a honey-like sweet flavor. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: mashed potatoes, Okinawan sweet potatoes, purple potatoes, sweet potatoes

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

November 24, 2020 By valentina 32 Comments

Bacon Basil Baked Sweet Potato -- Comforting, sweet, savory, creamy & fresh -- this recipe is all of that!

Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon are a super fun sweet potato dish that everyone will love! One of my favorite savory sweet potato recipes of all time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, baked potatoes, basil, Gruyère cheese, sweet potatoes

Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary

August 20, 2020 By valentina 14 Comments

Slices of sweet potato with finely chopped rosemary on top on sheet pan

Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary are so incredibly easy to make. With a touch of honey, this pretty, vegan side dish pairs with just about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: baked potatoes, honey, rosemary, sweet potatoes

Show-Stopping Thanksgiving Appetizers

November 12, 2018 By valentina 20 Comments

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad held in an fanned enjoya pepper bowl

This collection of show-stopping Thanksgiving appetizers and hors d' oeuvres has something for everyone at the feast. From a salad held in a beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bacon, Caprese, Enjoya Peppers, hors d'oeuvres, figs, pears, sweet potatoes

Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken Recipe

October 15, 2017 By valentina 28 Comments

Sweet potato chicken in cast iron skillet

Sweet potato and chicken recipes are a delicious combination, and this Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken is hearty and comforting and full of rich and deep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Soups & Stews Tagged With: cardamom, chicken, cinnamon, one pot meal, shitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, turmeric

Easy Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes

October 14, 2015 By valentina 24 Comments

Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe - This quick and easy sweet potato side dish is perfect for fall and lovely for Thanksgiving! It's creamy, rich and packed with warm flavors.

Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes are super delicious and quick and easy to make. A perfect side dish for fall and lovely for Thanksgiving, they're creamy, rich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: ginger, rock climbing, Stone Head, Joshua Tree, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving sides, vegetarian side dishes

Roasted Corn Hatch Chile Stuffed Sole

September 8, 2013 By valentina 10 Comments

bacon wrapped sole stuffed with corn and chiles, cut into rounds on white plate

Roasted Corn Hatch Chile Stuffed Sole can be wrapped in either sweet potato or bacon. Both hold all of the sweet, spicy and fresh flavors together perfectly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory Tagged With: cumin, corn, bacon, fish, Hatch chiles, cilantro, roasted peppers, Sole, sweet potatoes

Udon Sweet Potato Sausage Soup

October 28, 2011 By valentina 7 Comments

Sweet-Potato-Shitake-Sausage-Udon-Soup

Sweet Potato Sausage Soup with Udon Noodles has a unique blend of ingredients that together make for a super comforting and delicious meal. It seems … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Entrées, Soups & Stews Tagged With: Italian sausages, sage, mushrooms, sausages, shiitake mushrooms, Marsala wine, sweet potatoes, thyme, udon noodles


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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