We are about to move, so we are in the process of depleating our food
supplies. We also just scrubbed out the grill, so no griling for the
ribs.

We had a package of country style pork ribs. $1.59 / lb, so nothing
fancy. The Idea was a honey-soy glaze, but the recipe called for lemon.
No lemon, so I tried pineapple juice, which worked well, but was a
little sweeter than I would have prefered. Anyway, the marinade was
soy, baslamic vinegar, pineapple juice, a touch of sherry (manzanilla)
and a chopped/minced up shallot.

After they marinaded a few hours, I put them in the oven at 400, and
coated the top with honey. I threw some carrots, celery, quartered
onions, and the pineapple rings in the bottom of the roaster to keep
things from drying up. After about a half hour, maybe a little less, I
flipped the ribs and coated the other side with honey.

Meanwhile, I started a bit of oil on the stove, popped some mustard
seeds, added some onion a fried to brown. Then I threw in some diced
red potatoes and fried a bit in the oil. Tossed in some turmeric and
curry powder and fried a bit while I looked for peas. No peas. Added
some frozen string beans instead. Drizzled a bit of water in, covered
and let cook until the ribs were ready. After about a half hour or so,
I pooped the lid off, sprinkled a bit of curry powder and a touch of
garam masala on top. Stirred and let cook a bit with the lid off to
reduce the liquid. Frozen string beans give off more liquid than peas
apparently.

The ribs were a bit sweet as noted, but everyone liked them. The roased
carrots, onion, and celery was also a bit sweet, but still quite good.
The pinapple slices were sweet, of course, but that was expected.

Now I have two days to go, and only a head of romaine, a few tomatoes,
a bunch of canned stuff (tomatoes and beans, with a few veggies), some
pasta and rice, and a bunch of condiments and such. Guess I either live
on beans and rice, or go back to the store before I move. Anyone got a
good rice and bean recipe ?

Dean G.

Dean G. wrote:
> We are about to move, so we are in the process of depleating our food
> supplies. We also just scrubbed out the grill, so no griling for the
> ribs.
>
> We had a package of country style pork ribs. $1.59 / lb, so nothing
> fancy. The Idea was a honey-soy glaze, but the recipe called for
> lemon. No lemon, so I tried pineapple juice, which worked well, but
> was a little sweeter than I would have prefered. Anyway, the marinade
> was soy, baslamic vinegar, pineapple juice, a touch of sherry
> (manzanilla) and a chopped/minced up shallot.
>
> live on beans and rice, or go back to the store before I move. Anyone
> got a good rice and bean recipe ?
>
> Dean G.

The ribs sound good but personally I'd have skipped the honey, which was
probably sweeter than the pineapple juice

What kind of beans? You could make a Hoppin' John kind of thing but use
beans rather than blackeyed peas. Or something like red-beans and rice with
whatever beans you have (you might have to buy some sausage).

Jill

I have pintos, black, kidney, and garbanzos. I may have a some great
northerns as well, but I'm not sure without looking. Buying sausage
isn't a problem, I'm just trying to avoid packing up more things than I
need to. Now that I think about it, a vegetarian chili may be a good
idea. I can use some beans, some tomatoes, and rice or pasta. All I
would need is cheese, and we may have that if the family hasn't burned
through the smoked gouda yet.

However, I'll take a look at Hoppin' John recipes as well. I don't want
to commit to it until I know what it is. A brief google seems to show a
southern dish with rice, black-eyed peas, and ham or jowl bacon. I have
some turnip greens to go on the side, and some corn to fry up as well.
I could even make some cornbread or fritters.

As for the ribs, I've made something similar before with honey and
lemon juice. That version didn't seem as sweet, so I blame the
pineapple juice.<g> Also, last time they went on the grill, which
probably helped out as well.

Dean G.

"Dean G." > wrote in message
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> Now I have two days to go, and only a head of romaine, a few tomatoes,
> a bunch of canned stuff (tomatoes and beans, with a few veggies), some
> pasta and rice, and a bunch of condiments and such. Guess I either live
> on beans and rice, or go back to the store before I move. Anyone got a
> good rice and bean recipe ?
>
> Dean G.

Well you're in great shape - you know you're bad off when you're left with Loma
Linda Gravy Quick and Corn Flakes.

;-)

Dimitri

Dean G. wrote:
> I have pintos, black, kidney, and garbanzos. I may have a some great
> northerns as well, but I'm not sure without looking. Buying sausage
> isn't a problem, I'm just trying to avoid packing up more things than
> I need to.

I understand. Moving is a PITA.

Now that I think about it, a vegetarian chili may be a good
> idea. I can use some beans, some tomatoes, and rice or pasta. All I
> would need is cheese, and we may have that if the family hasn't burned
> through the smoked gouda yet.
>
> However, I'll take a look at Hoppin' John recipes as well. I don't
> want to commit to it until I know what it is. A brief google seems to
> show a southern dish with rice, black-eyed peas, and ham or jowl
> bacon. I have some turnip greens to go on the side, and some corn to
> fry up as well. I could even make some cornbread or fritters.
>
Exactly right! I'd use the pintos in place of the blackeyed peas. Or you
could do a sort of a cuban-style black bean & rice dish.

> As for the ribs, I've made something similar before with honey and
> lemon juice. That version didn't seem as sweet, so I blame the
> pineapple juice.<g> Also, last time they went on the grill, which
> probably helped out as well.
>
> Dean G.

Gravy Quick ? You mean they sell overpriced jars of flour and oil with
bullion like flavor ? Nevermind, I don't want to know.

As for Corn Flakes, I like them. They are not only a decent breakfast
(although I prefer granola), they can also be used as a coating for
fish and chicken. The kids here are more likely to eat something like
Fruit Loops, and they probably wouldn't work as well on the fish.

On the other hand, gravy quick and corn flakes would be easier to pack
than the cans of beans and tomatoes. You can only put so many cans in a
box before it breaks and drops them right on your feet. Not that I'd
know that from personal experience or anything...

Now if I could only get someone to eat the two frozen dinners. I feel
silly buying a bag of ice to transport a few cheap frozen things like
that.

Dean G.

Dean G. wrote:
> On the other hand, gravy quick and corn flakes would be easier to pack
> than the cans of beans and tomatoes. You can only put so many cans in
> a box before it breaks and drops them right on your feet. Not that I'd
> know that from personal experience or anything...
>
It's called reinforcing the bottom of the box with packing tape

> Now if I could only get someone to eat the two frozen dinners. I feel
> silly buying a bag of ice to transport a few cheap frozen things like
> that.
>
> Dean G.

Sheesh, did those two frozen dinners cost a fortune? I'd toss 'em!

Jill

"Or you could do a sort of a cuban-style black bean & rice dish.

That sounds good as well. Now I have three ideas and only two days...

I googled that and one page said to serve chopped onion and hard boild
egg with it. I have a few eggs left as well, but it sounds a bit odd to
me.

Dean G.

jmcquown wrote:
> Dean G. wrote:
>> On the other hand, gravy quick and corn flakes would be easier to
>> pack than the cans of beans and tomatoes. You can only put so many
>> cans in a box before it breaks and drops them right on your feet.
>> Not that I'd know that from personal experience or anything...
>>
> It's called reinforcing the bottom of the box with packing tape
>
>> Now if I could only get someone to eat the two frozen dinners. I feel
>> silly buying a bag of ice to transport a few cheap frozen things like
>> that.
>>
>> Dean G.
>
> Sheesh, did those two frozen dinners cost a fortune? I'd toss 'em!
>
> Jill

The last time I moved, they moved the contents of my fridge/freezer intact.
I packed up glass bottles (condiments) but other than that, the moving
company put straps around the freezer and fridge doors and moved the fridge
that way. This assumes you own the fridge, of course.

Jill

I don't own the fridge. I can't afford a moving company either. The
good news is this move is much shorter than the last few. The bad news
is I just bought new funiture. Bad timing, but I got a really good
deal. A foreign friend moved back home and sold everything cheap.
Washer, dryer, matching sofa, love seat, and recliner, entertainment
center, two end tables and a coffe table, a big TV, stereo, dresser,
chest, mirror, table and four reclining dinner chairs on wheels, and
some other stuff. Maybe a year old.

Dean G.

Dean G. wrote:
> I don't own the fridge. I can't afford a moving company either. The
> good news is this move is much shorter than the last few. The bad news
> is I just bought new funiture. Bad timing, but I got a really good
> deal. A foreign friend moved back home and sold everything cheap.
> Washer, dryer, matching sofa, love seat, and recliner, entertainment
> center, two end tables and a coffe table, a big TV, stereo, dresser,
> chest, mirror, table and four reclining dinner chairs on wheels, and
> some other stuff. Maybe a year old.
>
> Dean G.

I hear ya'. However, when I moved (8 years ago) I found a local moving
company who did the job for $200. It was difficult to scrape up the money
but in the end it was better than friends with pickup trucks.

Jill