From Faith — The world is crazy. We need the balm of comfort food — a baked potato, hit with olive oil and salt before you toss it in the oven — makes the best quick dinner on the planet. Split the potato open, add butter, your favorite grated cheese and chopped chives – wow! You can add whatever you want — leftover hamburger, vegetables, sour cream, guacamole, diced shrimp or chicken, canned tuna…Here’s how to do it: Buy one (or more) russet potato, cheese, and a package of chives. When you walk in the door, put the oven on 350. Chop the chives. Rinse the potato. Stab it several times with a fork. Rub olive oil onto it. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Put it directly on the oven rack and roast it about an hour, or until it’s squishy to the touch and crisp on the outside, meaning it’s done. Split it open and pile on the goodies — a little butter, grated cheese, chopped chives. Love hot sauce? Go right ahead…whatever floats your boat. I love the Middle Eastern spice, Sumac, and plain yogurt on mine. That’s dinner, comfort-food style.
