Sunday Startup Pork And Beans Food

SUNDAY STARTUP SQUASH

Steps:

• You can cook the spaghetti squash a couple of ways. To save on time, bring a large amount (enough to cover the squash) of water to a boil. Gently lower in the spaghetti squash and cook for about 30 minutes or until a fork goes easily into the flesh. Remove from the water and let it cool.
• Or you can bake the squash. To do so, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Set the squash on a baking sheet and prick it with a pot fork or slender long knife so the skin doesn't burst. Bake anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon its size. Let cool a bit.
• Either way you cook the squash, split it down the middle and remove the seeds. With a fork rub the squash flesh until it separates into spaghettilike strands. To serve it simply, reheat it in olive oil or butter, season with salt and pepper and fold in grated cheese or serve it more as a main course with more ample toppings. Garnish with olives.

SPICY CHOCOLATE PORK AND BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Preheat an ovenproof saute pan with a lid over high heat.
• Working in batches, brown the pork on all sides in 2 tablespoons oil, then transfer to a bowl.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in the pan, then cook the onions, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and smoked paprika and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, black-eyed peas, coconut water and the pork and bring to a simmer, stirring well. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Stir in the chocolate until it has melted. Serve with the basmati rice, avocado slices and cilantro.