Category Archives: Weeknight Meals

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 →

Delicious 5 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Soup

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Shari

I love to cook and don’t mind spending some time preparing a recipe if it is going to taste great in the end. But there are days when I am short on time, and I just need something quick to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken Recipes, Company, Main Dish, Recipes, Soups, Weeknight Meals, winter recipes | Tagged 5 Ingredient Recipes, Easy Dinner Recipes, Pesto, Pesto Chicken Soup, Soup, Weeknight Recipes, winter recipes | 23 Comments

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

Salmon Patties

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Shari

I am always looking for new ways to fix salmon. Most of the time Jeff eats whatever I fix without complaining, but anytime dinner involves fish, I can just tell he isn’t too excited about it. We both want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish Recipes, Main Dish, Recipes, Summer Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged fish, omega 3's, salmon, salmon cakes, salmon patties, Summer Recipes | 21 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

Spicy Pork Carnitas

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Shari

I have always loved Fridays for as long as I can remember. I was born on a Friday. I try to do any cleaning that needs done earlier in the week so I can run errands on Fridays. Any day … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Main Dish, Mexican, Party Recipes, Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged carnitas, Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta Friday, Mexican, Mexican Food, pork carnitas, pork tacos, street tacos, Tacos | 41 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 | 10 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 →

Posted in Appetizers, Breads and Rolls, Breakfast, Cabin Recipes, Lunch, Main Dish, Party Recipes, Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged Appetizers, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Ham and Cheese Sliders, Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Lunch, Sandwiches, Super Bowl Recipes | 8 Comments

Pasta Puttanesca

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Shari

Pasta Puttanesca is one of my favorite recipes I found in the last couple years. It is such an easy recipe to make, but has so much flavor. It is a little bit spicy, but not too much. It would make … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Italian, Main Dish, Pasta, Recipes, Valentine's Day, Weekend Meals, Weeknight Meals | Tagged Italian, kalamata olives, Pasta, Pasta Puttanesca, quick recipes, Valentine's Day, weekend dinner, weeknight dinner | 12 Comments

Creamy and Comforting Potato Soup

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Shari

I love to make a big pot of soup for dinner on a cold winter’s night. It is so comforting. And, it is extremely cold across our country right now. I just cannot imagine living in a place where the temperatures are below … Continue reading →