BBQ Chicken Pineapple Pull-Apart Sliders

We can't get "King's Hawaiian Buns" here, not anywhere, at least not to my knowledge.  When I saw this recipe on "The Chew", I decided I had to ask my co-worker who shops in the States for me, if she could find them.  And she did...

Chicken/Shrimp, Asparagus, Bell Pepper, Cabbage, Mushrooms & Onions Stir-Fry

I made two different stir-fry pans today since my son has such pure disdain for asparagus.  I just used a frozen pack of Green Giant Asian veggies for his and I added some shrimp (1 lb) to his as well.  I also served his over rice where I just had mine without, though I stole a few of his shrimp for my pan so he probably had 3/4 of a lb.

Pozole Rojo

I made this Mexican soup a long time ago for a friend and she loved it!  Still talks about it to this day so I decided I would make it again for her and her "beau", and blog the recipe.  I hoped it would be as good as she remembered!  I used a different recipe this time.  I also made it two nights before so I could get all the fat off easily, if needed, by leaving it in the fridge so it would harden.  And it would probably taste better too after sitting.

Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Yes, me who does not make desserts, decided to make this for my son.  It is one of his favorite dishes and it didn't look too hard by this recipe.  I was also having company for dinner the next day, so decided it would be good for them too since it is Mexican and that was the theme of our meal.  I followed all the directions exactly.  I changed the whip cream a little as described below, but even that was just a minor thing.  I don't know how to bake so don't want to mess with being "creative" and I know you're not supposed to be in baking anyway.

Vegan Mexican "Black Bean Rotini" Salad

I got this pasta from Trader Joe's.  Then I wondered what the heck I was going do with it?!  So, immediately, my new love with "tofu ricotta cheese" sprang into my head.  I would make the one I did in my recipe here and this time I had Mexican oregano too!  Then I thought I'd make it all into a salad with Mexican flavors.  I thought it would be good for lunch and as side dish for quick weeknight dinners.  I made it Sunday evening.  I used:

Roast Chicken Dinner in Cast Iron Pan

So, for once - in a long while now, I was going to roast a chicken without using Ina Garten's recipe which has become a regular Sunday meal in our home.  It was Saturday anyway today, lol.

Vegetarian Soy Chorizo, Navy Bean, Kale Soup

After the pasta I had the other night, it was time to get back to healthy eating for the weekend.  Leave out the Parmesan cheese and this dish would be vegan.  I've posted a version of this soup before, but I'm doing it again so I can remember what Trader Joe's "Soy Chorizo" tastes like.  It was cheap too!

Cacio e Pepe

I've had this recipe on my brain for weeks now.  It's one of those "simple is better" dishes.  My son and I were just talking about how  when he was little and very picky, I would make spaghetti and I would just mix it with some garlic fried in olive oil and top with Parmesan cheese.  It was one of his favorites.  I told him about this one and he was excited.  He even asked when I was making it after I pushed it off the meal plan last week.

Pork Tenderloin with Cremini Mushroom, Yogurt Dijon Mustard Sauce

My son always works late on Monday nights so it's a good for making dinner at my own leisure and not being in a hurry.  I hate Mondays, so cooking can be a real stress reliever for me as well. Imagine my surprise when my son said he was working early shift and would be home the same time as me, lol...so, maybe not that leisurely tonight...

Green Goddess Dip

I am kind of obsessed with Green Goddess dressing.  I'm still looking for the perfect recipe for me.  I've tried a bunch but none have grabbed me to make it as my "go to".  I was going to do a dip this time, for lunches to go with raw veggies.  I love tarragon and when I saw it was an ingredient, I had to try this.  It really doesn't take much time or effort to make a dip and it is so much better for you than what you buy in a grocery store.