The Journey Back: Foodie Friday-On The Rustic Dinner Plate-Tips/How I Did It

Welcome to Foodie Friday the day I share the meals served this week.

And today I am sharing

Tips

Let's Rock

We started off with yummy Chicken that I roasted in the oven.

It was a big 'ole Bird. I started by marinating it over night in just cheap store brand Italian Dressing. I just poured it over and let it get Happy Happy in a ziplock overnight. I took special care and pulled the skin from the breast and poured in a bunch of marinade. I cooked it in a big stew pot with the lid on. I didn't add water because I wanted only fat in the bottom of the pan when it was done. It made a great gravy. I browned flour in some butter then added the dripping's yummy.

Tip . . .

. . . For quick and yummy Gravy when you roast your Chicken don't add water. Use the drippings for Gravy.

The Cowboy asked for a Breakfast Taco. What he meant
was a Burrito. I think he jinked me because I wrapped the darn Tortilla in foil and popped in the oven. I guess it was too hot because I burned the dawng thing. He got that Taco after all.

Look at that nice crisp shell. He said it was fine. I think he was being nice.

Tip . . .

. . . When you heat a Tortilla in the oven make sure your oven isn't to hot! Check your temp.

Another breakfast plate.

This meal was so much better than it looked. A personal Frito Pie

and Chicken Nacho's from the leftover big 'ole fat Chicken.

We had gone to the store so I got Tortilla's that I fried up.

They are very good with On The Border Guacamole Salsa.

When I make Chicken Nacho's I just put Cheese on the chips and then top with shredded Chicken and Jalapeno's. No Beans.

Tip . . .

. . . When you make a pan of Nacho's spray Avocado cooking spray lightly on the foil. The Nacho's won't stick.

Tip #2 . . .

. . . Always use foil on your sheet pans for easy clean up!

The Cowboy had a doctor's appointment. It is a long drive and we usually have to get lunch on the way home. We ate at a Mexican place that served Breakfast. He said my Biscuits and Gravy were better!

And; that the Mexican food is much better than the breakfast.
I think he was more disappointed that they didn't offer Menudo.

I did a pick 2 special and chose a Taco and Cheese Enchilada. I was stuffed. They have such good food!

Tip . . .

. . . Only pick 2! I made the mistake of picking 3 at dinner one night. I was stuffed. They almost had to roll me out the door!

I wasn't planning on dinner. Usually the Cowboy sleeps past dinner after an outing. He was awake and hungry though so I threw together Spaghetti and Meat Ball's. Mine was a lot better I think because I put Parmesan on mine!

Tip . . .

. . .Don't post pics of not so yummy looking meals served on a cheap plastic tray. That's not Rustic it's just well Red Neck.

On Thursday we had French Toast. We had a nice loaf

of Cinnamon Swirl bread that I thought would make good French

Toast.

I stirred 1 Egg with a fork. Added some Milk and a dollop of Vanilla. I don't measure. I do add a bit of Flour it makes the batter thicker.

See they tiny Sausage? That was the last one. He said the Egg was perfect. That's because the 1st one broke and I save it for my plate. I can eat any kind of Fried Egg.

Tip . . .

. . . Learn to eat your Egg anyway it turns out. When your cooking for even a few people and your serving yourself last you are tired and starving by the time it is time for you to cook your Egg.

It is so weird I can never guess if the Cowboy will eat

breakfast. I think he ate everyday this week. I made a

simple Omelet with Egg and Cheese at 10:40. I had been

outside and came in. I was surprised he was wanting to eat.

Tip . . .

. . . Be flexible. We are all cooking for Loved Ones because

we love them.

And on Thursday night I convinced the Cowboy to do Taco Salad.
He would much rather have just plain 'ole Taco's but I thought with Taco Salad he might get a bit more Lettuce . . .

Well he did because he ate 2 plates. Finished off the package of Greens. This was the first time we had eaten Spinach, Arugula and Red Leaf Lettuce with Carrot strips in a Taco/Salad.

Aren't my little Salsa dishes charming? I swear I could not find my Salsa bowls. How do you loose a Salsa bowl? I suspect they are buried in the back of the fridge . . .

Tip . . .

When you can't find your Salsa bowls it's time to clean the fridge.

Don't you love my fancy plate? Great Salsa bowl huh? I had my plate with a side of Rice. I intended to put it in my Salad but I really like it all alone with Butter. I shared this pic to show you the Salsa we used. We have come to love this canned Salsa.

I also dribbled a little of the On The Border Guacamole Salsa

on my chips.

Tip . . .

. . . Keep a jar of On The Border Guacamole Salsa on hand. It works great in a pinch when you don't have ripe Avocado's.

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I'll be posting 2 posts everyday. Each day will feature a different book. The featured posts will included Domino and Lola's
'Gotcha' stories. I'll feature 2 days of crafts and a day featuring why my dogs don't eat Kibble.

Happy Friday All!

Thanks for stopping in.

Wishing you wonderfully Blessed weekend!