Family Movie Night

So while Greg snores away in the other room and I can't fall asleep...because I have a problem with sleeping when I am suppose to be sleeping...I thought I'd make a new post.

We decided a few weeks ago to start having a Family Movie Night. We have to plan times to get together with our family because we are all so busy, and we thought it would be fun to visit in each others homes. Our first movie night was last night....and it didn't disappoint!

Cam and Lindsey hosted it, and we watched Mega Mind. Not many of us had seen it before, and it was a hit! So cute, funny and entertaining. This movie critic will just say I stayed awake for the entire movie, and that is enough said! Clever, funny, witty and perfect for a family movie night!

Lindsey wowed us with Cafe Rio pork and the fixin's. Adding the recipe from our family recipe blog (ourtastybites.blogspot.com) for anyone who wants to try it out...YUMMY

Cafe Rio Pork Salads

Recipes from: Caryn Waterman

Cafe Rio Barbacoa Pork

2 Cups Pace Salsa

1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar

1 Can Coke or Dr. Pepper

1 3lb. Pork Tenderloin or Center-Cut Pork Loin

Cut the pot into large chunks and place in a crock pot. Fill it half way up with water. Cook on low for 5-7 hours. Drain off the water. Shred the port and remove any excess fat. Put salsa, soda, and brown sugar in a blender and mix well. Pour over the shredded port and cook in the crock pot for 3 more hours on low.

Creamy Tomatillo Dressing

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix

1 Cup Mayonaise

4 tbs. Green Salsa Verde

1-2 Cloves of Garlic

3/4-1 Cup Chopped Cilantro

1 tsp. Lime Juice

1/2-1 Small Jalepeno, seeds removed.

Blend everything together in a blender. Add a little milk if the dressing is too thick.



Black Beans

2- 16 oz. Cans Black Bean

1/2 Cup Chopped Onion

2 Cloves of Garlic

1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Salt and Pepper to taste

Juice from 1/2 a Lime

In a medium sauce pan, combine beans, onions and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Season the beans with cayenne and salt. Add pepper if needed. Simmer for 15 minutes, add lime juice, and serve.

Cafe Rio Rice

4 tsp. Chicken Bouillon

4 tsp. Chopped Garlic

1/2 Bunch Chopped Cilantro

1 tsp. Cumin

1 Can Green Chilies

3/4 tsp. Salt

1 tbs. Butter

1/2 of a Chopped Onion

Blend ingredients together in a blender, then put in a pan on the stove. Add 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add 3 cups of MINUTE rice and simmer for 30 minutes.

Thanks Cam and Lindsey for a fun night! I look forward to next month!