Category Archives: Lunch

Melt in Your Mouth Cuban Sliders

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Shari

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned before how recipes are chosen for making and reviewing for Cook AZ I Do. It is a very random scientific and emotional mathematical process how recipes come to be presented on this blog. … Continue reading →

Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Shari

This was a very special week! It was the first time since last May it was cool enough outside in the morning when I woke up to be able to open the door and just have the screen open. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Fall Recipes, Low Fat, Lunch, Main Dish, Recipes, Soups, Weeknight Meals, winter recipes | Tagged Butternut Squash, Butternut Squash Soup, Fall Recipes, sage, Soup, winter recipes | 24 Comments

Apple, Bacon, and Candied Pecan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Shari

Oh my! This salad! I can’t stop thinking about it. It is one of the best salads I’ve ever had. I think I could drink the dressing, it is so good. There is just nothing like homemade vinaigrette. The dressing … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Recipes, Company, Fall Recipes, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Apple Bacon and Candied Pecan Salad, Apple Recipes, Bacon, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Fall Recipes, Salad, Side Dishes | 16 Comments

Southwestern Cobb Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Shari

I have been wanting to make a salad with cilantro dressing ever since my daughter made one last summer for a get-together she went to. It looked so colorful and refreshing. I figured what better time to try it than during … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken Recipes, Cinco de Mayo, Lunch, Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes, Salads, Summer Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged Cilantro Vinaigrette, Cinco de Mayo, Main Dish Salads, Southwestern Cobb Salad, Taco Salad | 18 Comments

Old Fashioned, Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Shari

This is a recipe that I started making about 20 years ago. The kids were little and money was tight. I also was concerned about feeding them processed foods with preservatives and food dye in them. So I started making … Continue reading →

Posted in Casseroles, Lunch, Main Dish, Pasta, Recipes, Side Dishes, Weeknight Meals, winter recipes | Tagged Casseroles, Cheddar Cheese, Comfort Food, Comforting Casseroles, Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, Macaroni, Macaroni and Cheese, Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta, Weeknight Meals | 11 Comments

Melty, Caramelized Ham and Cheese Sliders

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Shari

I have to say this is one of the strangest and yummiest recipes I have made. I have had this recipe in my “to make” file for quite a while, but had never gotten around to trying it. It was … Continue reading →