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Curry Smashed Potato Stew

October 29, 2021 By valentina 16 Comments

Curried Smashed Potato Stewin red pot with lid behind it

This Smashed Potato Stew recipe is made with a warm coconut sauce filled with aromatic curry spices, and the creamy, buttery Dutch Yellow Potatoes have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-Free, Savory, Product & Book Reviews, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian Tagged With: cardamom, cumin, curry, potatoes, stews, vegan, vegetarian

Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta Recipe

December 13, 2019 By valentina 41 Comments

creamy gorgonzola polenta

This Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta Recipe is one of my all time favorite stew side dishes. It's rich, delicious, and is just the right texture to soak up any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides Tagged With: comfort food, cornmeal, gluten-free, gorgonzola, polenta, side dish, vegetable stock, vegetarian

Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts

November 2, 2019 By valentina 21 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprouts, butter, hazelnuts, vegetarian

Peach and Avocado Salad with Zucchini

July 9, 2018 By valentina 30 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Salads, Sides, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocados, peaches, spinach, vegetarian, zucchini

Whole Roasted Onion Recipe with Vermouth

March 22, 2017 By valentina 28 Comments

six whole roasted onions with fresh herbs in baking dish

This Whole Roasted Onion Recipe with Vermouth is unexpected and so delicious! When you slow roast whole onions, they turn from raw, firm and sharp to sweet, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: caramelized onions, oregano, roasted onions, rosemary, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, vermouth

Meyer Lemon Spaghetti with Thyme

January 7, 2017 By valentina 28 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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: lemon juice, lemon zest, meyer lemons, pasta, spaghetti, thyme, vegetarian

Roasted Pasilla Mushroom Squash Gratin

February 17, 2015 By valentina 8 Comments

Cacique-Pasilla Mushroom Squash Gratin-fresh oregano-purple | COOKINGONTHEWEEKENDS.COM

Roasted Pasilla Mushroom Squash Gratin is made with Cacique Ranchero Queso Fresco and Crema Mexicana. It explodes with flavor, and is a wonderful comfort … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fall & Winter Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian Tagged With: butternut squash, Cacique, chile pappers, cilies, cream Mexicana, meatless, oregano, pasillas, Queso Fresco, vegetarian


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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