My Favorite Meal

My go to meal and probably my most favorite, would have to be stuffed baked potatoes.  I like making this meal for my family, they always seem to really enjoy it. It is easy to throw a roast in the crock pot let it cook all day, take it out, shred it, put your favorite BBQ sauce on it then pop it back in the oven for 10-15 minutes until its warm and bubbly.  My favorite sauce is Sweet Baby Rays.

 I bake my potatoes in the oven, but first I coat them with olive oil and salt.  Bake unwrapped  in a 400 degree oven until the internal temp of the potato is 210 degrees. That is when they are most fluffy and less starchy and sticky.  Usually about an hour depending on the size of course. We usually top with butter, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and then a drizzle of BBQ sauce. You could top with bacon, chives, salsa,or grilled onions.  

We always enjoy this warm, hardy meal.  I love hearing the comments from my family when they see whats for dinner. Makes my heart happy to hear that  people love my food.  Cooking to me is a way of showing people your love for them.  Set a beautiful table with linens and good dishes for everyday meals.  I just feels good. My mama is really great at setting a table for meals she prepares for us.   I guess I learned this from her. It's a great way to be creative  Turn on some music and just have fun with it.  There really isn't anything special about what I do. You just have to want to!