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My Favorite 5 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2017 By valentina 2 Comments

My Favorite 5 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Recipes for Cinco de Mayo! From lemony guacamole to spicy lettuce-wrapped tacos and fresh ceviche, these Latin inspired recipes are over-the-top delicious! ¡Muy sabroso!Happy Cinco de Mayo! I've been remiss for not getting a new recipe to you earlier in the week.  Hopefully these five Latin favorites of mine for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Assorted Other Goodies, Cinco de Mayo, Holidays, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: appetizers, Ceviche, chipotle, cilantro, Cinco de Mayo, garlic, guacamoles, Latin foods, lemon, main courses, Mexican foods, pork, puerco, salsas, tacos, tomatillos

Pepper Jack Turkey and Pickled Onion Lettuce Tacos

May 2, 2016 By valentina 12 Comments

Pepper Jack Turkey and Pickled Onion Lettuce Tacos

I love lettuce tacos with turkey, and this recipe for Pepper Jack Turkey and Pickled Onion Lettuce Tacos are my favorite! These bundles of lettuce are packed with superb spicy, savory flavors, and are perfect for a lighter meal to go alongside different salsas and guacamole!I love big flavors. There are certainly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free, Holidays Tagged With: garlic, gluten-free, lettuce wraps, low carb, pepper jack, pickled onions, tacos, tomatoes, turkey

10 Beautiful Blood Orange Recipes

January 28, 2016 By valentina 12 Comments

10 Beautiful Blood Orange Recipes

The Beauty of a Blood Orange knows no bounds -- this winter citrus should be celebrated!  If you visit Cooking On The Weekends regularly, you know I often love to pause and admire the beauty of whole, fresh ingredients. A blood orange is a perfect example of a food that is art.  I mean, are you kidding me!?  Look at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, Recipe Roundups Tagged With: blood oranges, champagne, citrus curd, creme brulee, desserts, goat cheese, macarons, mozzarella, panna cotta, proscuitto, salads, tacos, upside down cakes, Valentine's Day, winter citrus

12 Most Popular Recipes of 2015

December 31, 2015 By valentina 2 Comments

12 Most Popular Recipes of 2015

The 12 most popular recipes on Cooking On The Weekends have been chosen by all of you, my readers.  Below is the one delicious recipe from each month of 2015 that was the most visited throughout the year.I truly appreciate you all for having been a part of  Cooking On The Weekends in 2015! Thank you for visiting my … [Read more...]

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Quick Spicy Pickled Cabbage Recipe

August 16, 2014 By valentina 2 Comments

Quick Spicy Pickled Cabbage Recipe

This is just the beginning.  The beginning of the best fish tacos I've ever had, that is. I'm in the process of trying to recreate the amazing fish tacos I had at the Hale I'A Fish House in Kawaihae, Hawaii. This cabbage is subtly sweet and it adds the perfect crunch to anything it's served with.  It's even great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: fish tacos, garlic, green cabbage, quick pickled cabbage, red onions, side dishes. condiments, tacos

12 Most Popular Recipes of 2013

December 28, 2013 By valentina 6 Comments

12 Most Popular Recipes of 2013

Is there anyone who likes traffic? Where I live in Los Angeles, I-405, I-10, I-101, you name it, and it's full of traffic most of the time.  Nobody likes it!  Ever! There is one place though, where I actually LOVE traffic.  You heard me . . . LOVE! Right here, my friends -- on Cooking On The Weekends!  All of … [Read more...]

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Happy Father’s Day Recipes!

June 16, 2013 By valentina 2 Comments

Happy Father’s Day Recipes!

My dad with me exactly 11 years ago, on my wedding day . . . . and a couple of weeks ago with his two favorite dogs, me and my boys. My husband, the other best dad in the world. ~    ~     ~ Wishing you all a very happy, warm, and love-filled Father’s Day! I hope you and your families are all sharing a … [Read more...]

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Blood Orange Halibut Ceviche Tacos

April 30, 2013 By valentina 4 Comments

Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Blood Orange Halibut Ceviche Tacos

This ceviche tastes like the beach. Okay, not literally.  I would never serve you something as salty as the ocean, or as gritty as the sand.  And this is actually quite the opposite -- it's perfectly seasoned and will melt in your mouth.The ceviche in these tacos tastes like the beach in that it simply brings my … [Read more...]

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Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe . . . in a Taco with Pickled Tomatoes

February 24, 2013 By valentina 6 Comments

Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe . . . in a Taco with Pickled Tomatoes

Flying to another country to see a best friend you haven't seen for years -- that takes a long time, but when the plane lands, the excitement is overwhelming. Sleeping through the night before your birthday or Christmas when you're a kid -- that feels like forever, but in the morning you're beside yourself with … [Read more...]

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