Tuesday's were made for Tacos, love and Spanish Red Rice {P.C. term}

There is always room for taco Tuesday's. When I was young it wasn't just on Tuesdays; my father went through a phase of tacos for a months on end; still to this day he loves my Mamma's tacos...

So here is my west coast famous Mexican Red Rice recipe; passed down from when I was a wee lad teaching at the Boy Scout camp  on Catalina hanging out with the Kitchen Staff, teaching young scouts the wonders of cooking and cooking my need for delicious delights from the kitchen or the campfire. Credit must be passed to Eric Duarte (Emerald Bay Kitchen Manager/Cook). This is not low-carb, not really healthy, but damn it’s fucking good and guaranteed to please a crowd even on meatloaf Mondays!

• 1-Onion (Yellow or White) chopped
• 2-Tbsp. Vegetable Oil/Lard (If you’re really feeling fatty!)
• 1-Cup white long grain rice uncooked
• 2-Cups prepared chicken  Broth (use the powder it’s more economical)
• 1-8oz can Tomato sauce OR diced tomatoes
• 2-Tsp Chili Powder
• 1 ½ -Tsp. Cumin
• 1 ½ -Tsp Dried Oregano
• ½ Tsp. Salt
• ½ Tsp. Pepper
• 1/8 Tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp. Granulated Sugar

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan that has a matching lid until just about smoking.
2. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook onions until translucent.
3. Add the rice and fold in until thoroughly coated and rice get’s a puffy look to it, do not burn!
4. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine, bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Cover with the lid and reduce heat to super-super-low. Like distant lantern seen from the shore on a foggy night low.
6. Keep your grubby little hands off it until 30-minutes have passed. 

If you left your heat up too high you will easily burn it. If you open it up the rice will not cook completely; resist the urge to waft in the delicious smell.

Serve or store for future use. Frank especially likes to have this when it’s fresh with banana on top… To each his own!

My favorite Frugal Fag insider spot for taco Tuesday is at you're local Brandon's Diner. Who can beat 99-cent tacos? You can't beat it even with an ugly stick! Be mindful of the blue plate special crowd because it can get a bit loco! I round off the meal with a round of fries and large water. We had tree people with a hefty appetite which calculated to a total of 7-Tacos and fries; grand total of $12 + tip. Props to the staff they always get it just right!

Still to come is that Honey Mustard Dressing just got sidetracked by the thrill of TACO TUESDAY.