Photo: Jeff Lipsky; Victor ProtasioMiranda Lamberthas been a foodie from the start.“Every song I’ve written and almost every memory I have revolve around a table,” says theGrammy winner.In this week’s PEOPLE Food section, which she guest-edited to promote her new cookbook,Y’all Eat Yet?(out April 25), Lambert shares some of her top kitchen tips and most personal dishes, like this one from her mom, Beverly.“My mom’s chicken salad is one of those formative dishes that’s always a crowd-pleaser at our house,” says the country star, who is married to husband Brendan McLoughlin.Victor ProtasioChicken Salad With Pecans & Cranberries2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken or other leftover cooked chicken, cut into small chunks1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves (from about 3 stalks)6 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1⁄2 cups)3⁄4 cup chopped toasted pecans or toasted sliced almonds1⁄2 cup sweetened dried cranberries3⁄4 cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed1⁄4 tsp. celery seeds (optional)8 (1 1⁄4-oz.) multigrain bread slicesStir together chicken, celery, cheese, pecans and cranberries in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise and, if using, celery seeds to chicken mixture. Toss until evenly coated, adding more mayonnaise if needed. Divide evenly among 4 bread slices; top with remaining slices. Serve immediately.Serves:4Active time:15 minutesTotal time:15 minutes
Photo: Jeff Lipsky; Victor Protasio
Miranda Lamberthas been a foodie from the start.“Every song I’ve written and almost every memory I have revolve around a table,” says theGrammy winner.In this week’s PEOPLE Food section, which she guest-edited to promote her new cookbook,Y’all Eat Yet?(out April 25), Lambert shares some of her top kitchen tips and most personal dishes, like this one from her mom, Beverly.“My mom’s chicken salad is one of those formative dishes that’s always a crowd-pleaser at our house,” says the country star, who is married to husband Brendan McLoughlin.Victor ProtasioChicken Salad With Pecans & Cranberries2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken or other leftover cooked chicken, cut into small chunks1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves (from about 3 stalks)6 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1⁄2 cups)3⁄4 cup chopped toasted pecans or toasted sliced almonds1⁄2 cup sweetened dried cranberries3⁄4 cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed1⁄4 tsp. celery seeds (optional)8 (1 1⁄4-oz.) multigrain bread slicesStir together chicken, celery, cheese, pecans and cranberries in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise and, if using, celery seeds to chicken mixture. Toss until evenly coated, adding more mayonnaise if needed. Divide evenly among 4 bread slices; top with remaining slices. Serve immediately.Serves:4Active time:15 minutesTotal time:15 minutes
Miranda Lamberthas been a foodie from the start.
“Every song I’ve written and almost every memory I have revolve around a table,” says theGrammy winner.
In this week’s PEOPLE Food section, which she guest-edited to promote her new cookbook,Y’all Eat Yet?(out April 25), Lambert shares some of her top kitchen tips and most personal dishes, like this one from her mom, Beverly.
“My mom’s chicken salad is one of those formative dishes that’s always a crowd-pleaser at our house,” says the country star, who is married to husband Brendan McLoughlin.
Victor Protasio
Chicken Salad With Pecans & Cranberries
2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken or other leftover cooked chicken, cut into small chunks
1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves (from about 3 stalks)
6 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1⁄2 cups)
3⁄4 cup chopped toasted pecans or toasted sliced almonds
1⁄2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3⁄4 cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed
1⁄4 tsp. celery seeds (optional)
8 (1 1⁄4-oz.) multigrain bread slices
Stir together chicken, celery, cheese, pecans and cranberries in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise and, if using, celery seeds to chicken mixture. Toss until evenly coated, adding more mayonnaise if needed. Divide evenly among 4 bread slices; top with remaining slices. Serve immediately.
Serves:4Active time:15 minutesTotal time:15 minutes
source: people.com
