Mexican Style Pork Chops with Fiesta Bean Pasta

Tis Mexican night and this meal was a nice Mexican twist on an American classic. I breaded the pork chops with a little Mexican Ancho Chili Powder and for a nice smoky bit of heat and with that, I have paired it with a Fiesta Bean Pasta.

The pork chops are breaded with flour and seasoned nicely, and then a touch of Mexican Ancho Chili Powder are added to them to enhance the flavor with an underlying heat that elevates this once American classic and takes it South of the Border! They are very moist, and the crunchy exterior makes for the perfect pork chop!

To compliment these delectable pork chops, I have made Fiesta Bean Pasta. I cooked my pasta, then added my beans to them. Then to that, I added my chayote pico de gallo, which adds a fresh, yet authentic Mexican flavor to the dish. The chayote pico really makes this dish pop! I had to add the dollop of sour cream and jalapeno on the side to it, and man, I was pleasantly surprised! The ingredients worked together so well, I even surprised myself! This is a Mexican night that will not be forgotten, but craved and requested by my family for a while. My husband already said I have to make them again very soon. These pork chops and Fiesta Bean Pasta is definitely a great twist on this American classic, and it will definitely make a comeback to our table!!!

Spicy Pineapple-Orange Asian-Style Ribs with Asian Slaw and Spicy Asian Baked Beans

This meal was absolutely delicious! It was Asian Day in my kitchen and oh my goodness did I deliver! This plate was an eyeful and the flavors were spot on!

The Country-style Ribs with that Pineapple-Orange sauce on them were soooo moist and savory, I would that this was one of the moistest ribs I have ever made, but truly, all my ribs turn out this juicy and succulent! The flavor from the pineapple-orange sauce gave them a rich, tangy flavor, and th soy sauce from the marinade was a nice underlying accent at the end. Perfect ribs, me tested, husband approved!

The Asian Slaw was a big hit! The crispy crunch from the cabbage and apples paired with the sweetness of the pineapples and mandarin oranges and the tartness of the rice wine vinegar was a perfect combination and, let me just pat myself on the back and say, off the chain!!! I couldn't put it down!!!

The Baked Beans had the perfect classic flavor kicked up with the sweet and tangy pineapple-orange BBQ sauce from the ribs, which made my perfect baked beans legendary! Fork tender baked beans with an Asian twist! Even my kids looked at me like "Wow, what is in these beans, Mom?!" Easily the best beans I have ever made!