April Eatz

1st and 3rd

T - New Orleans Red Beans and Rice, Carrots
W - Pizza, Salad
R - Mojo Chicken, Black Beans & Rice, Yellow Sauce
F - Skillet Lasagna, Salad
S - Fried Rice with Ham, Egg Rolls or Miso Soup
U - Pork Loin, Baked Potatoes, Broccoli
M - Tostadas, Mexican Rice

2nd and 4th

T - BBQ Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Green Peas
W - Hearty Sausage and Beans, Salad
R - Garlicy Beef & Tomatoes, Salad
F - Fish Tacos, Refried Pinto Beans
S - Pork Chops, Baked Beans, Baked Sweet Potatoes
U - Bramble Beans, Salad
M - BBQ Ham, Savory Polenta, Broccoli

We have gotten a little off schedule already!  Tonight I made the Mojo Chicken and while it was on our "grill" (aluminum roasting pan with perforations topped with our old grill's grate), Mako pulled the grate off the coals, knocked the lid off (another aluminum roasting pan), and ate six pieces of half cooked, bone-in chicken.  He is lucky to be alive.

I've made refried beans a couple of times now and it is easy and sooooooo good!  First you finely dice some onion and garlic and saute that in a little oil.  Meanwhile puree or mash your beans to your desired consistancy.  Add spices (cumin, chili powder, salt) to the beans and then add the bean mixture to the pan.  You stir to mix in the onions and cook over low for a little while.  I don't think it really matters how long because the beans should already be cooked, you just want it hot.  If it gets too dry you can add some bean cooking broth to rehydrate it.