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1st Dec 10
M. R. SellarsI love me some Cracker Barrel. I’ve never made a secret of that.
Whenever I’m on a driving book tour, Cracker Barrel is my number one choice for a quick meal. The Country Boy Breakfast can’t be beat, and if I’m in a hurry, the Chicken ‘n Dumplings are always hot and ready to go. There’s a song by one of my all time favorite bands, Styx, called Music Time. One of the lines says, “I like fast food, the burgers always taste the same.”
Well, that’s one of the great things about Cracker Barrel. They have those Chicken ‘n Dumplings down to a science, and they always taste the same no matter where you are in the country.
But The Redhead isn’t a big Cracker Barrel fan. It’s not that she dislikes it. It’s more that she has her own favorite, that being Arby’s. Why Arby’s? Definitely not for the roast beef, I’m here to tell you.
Nope… Fact is, Her Supreme Leather Clad Goddessness-ness is all about the Market Fresh Pecan Chicken Salad Wrap. So, whenever we are on the road together – she has her Evil Appearances ya’know – she dictates the meal stops, and if it has to be fast and can’t be a local cuisine type of bistro, her choice is almost always Arby’s.
Therefore, in keeping with the theme of Thanksgiving leftovers and feeding The Evil One, we have another recipe…
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MISTRESS KAT’S FAVORITE TURKEY SALAD
Makes enough to feed “Satan in High Heels” for around 1 week of lunches. Adjust quantities as necessary.
INGREDIENTS:
3 Cups diced turkey 1 1/2 Cups red seedless grapes, quartered 1 – 2 (depends on size) Jonathan Apples, cored and diced – note: after dicing toss with a tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent discoloring from oxidation.2 Ribs Celery – hearts preferably – diced 1/2 Cup chopped walnuts 1/2 TBSP Ground Rosemary 1 TBSP Parsley Flakes
1 tsp celery seed 1 TBSP Yellow Prepared Mustard 3 TBSP Mayonnaise 3 TBSP Plain Greek Yogurt Salt and Pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Adjust amount of mayonnaise/yogurt if you desire a “drier” or “wetter” turkey salad. Refrigerate. I suggest allowing it to sit in the icebox overnight before serving, in order to give the flavors a chance to blend. The Redhead likes this served with a sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack or Mild Cheddar, rolled into a whole grain wrap. I will also occasionally garnish with baby spinach or frisee.More to come…
Murv
