And then, I thought I should add some veg into this dish. Sadly, this was the dish's fatal mistake. The veg I chose came in a type of sauce of its own, a garlicky sauce which I thought would be okay because the garlic would go well w/ the other flavors. Alas, it was not to be. It was gross. : ( I ended up pitching the leftovers. *pout*
So, because of that experience, I wasn't too keen on making more chicken tonight. However, I thought if I just salt & pepper & basil it, w/ a little cheese melted on top, I can't go wrong. I baked a potato and cut up a fresh garden tomato to serve w/ my baked chicken breast tender. And then I thought - I can make a dry rub w/ basil, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and lemon. Mmmm! So, I took a chance, and I did it (adding in 1/2 a pat of butter so it would stick better and a little oregano), and it was delicious!!
I will definitely use that spice combo again. I'm back, baby!
Also - how great are baked potatoes?? If you get the right one, the skin is sooooo tender & yummy, and packed w/ nutrients!
Until next time - what's your favorite garden gift to eat this time of year? Tomatoes, corn, green beans, peas, rhubarb, carrots... do share! My favorite - much as I love fresh corn - is definitely tomatoes. Store bought ones are never as tasty as garden tomatoes. le sigh! : )
