#crunchycelery

This recipe calls for roasting a half chicken until it's juicy and then serving it with a creamy cashew tarator sauce and crunchy celery slices. The different tastes and textures work together to make a delicious and filling meal.

Ingredients: 1/2 chicken, skin on. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1/2 cup cashews, toasted. 1 clove garlic, minced. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 2 tablespoons water. 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and rub with olive oil. Place the chicken on a roasting pan and roast for about 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare the cashew tarator: In a food processor, combine the toasted cashews, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt. Process until smooth and creamy. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve the roasted chicken with the cashew tarator sauce and sliced celery. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

This Savory Apple Salad with Celery + Peanuts is a delightful combination of crisp apples, crunchy celery, and roasted peanuts, all brought together with a tangy and slightly sweet dressing. It's a perfect side dish for any occasion, and the flavors will impress your taste buds!

Ingredients: 2 apples, thinly sliced. 2 cups celery, thinly sliced. 1/2 cup roasted peanuts. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. 1 tablespoon honey. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, celery, roasted peanuts, chopped parsley, and finely chopped red onion. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the apple and celery mixture and toss everything together until well coated. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and peanuts if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Enjoy The Hot Mutt, a spicy pork burger with lots of big flavors. This burger has just the right amount of hot sauce, blue cheese, and crunchy celery to please spice lovers and make your grilling experience better.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup hot sauce. 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled. 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped. 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped. 1 egg. Salt and pepper to taste. Buns for serving. Additional blue cheese and hot sauce for topping optional.

Instructions: Preheat the grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, hot sauce, crumbled blue cheese, finely chopped celery, finely chopped green onions, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into burger patties. Grill the patties for 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned. Toast the buns on the grill for a minute or until golden brown. Assemble the burgers on the toasted buns, adding additional blue cheese and hot sauce on top if desired. Serve hot and savor the bold and spicy flavors of The Hot Mutt! This pork burger is a fiery delight, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This Curried Chicken Salad is a tasty take on regular chicken salad. It has soft shredded chicken mixed with a creamy curry dressing, crunchy celery, sweet raisins, and salty cashews. You can eat it for a light lunch or a cool dinner.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt. 2 tablespoons curry powder. 1/4 cup chopped green onions. 1/4 cup chopped celery. 1/4 cup raisins. 1/4 cup chopped cashews. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and curry powder in a large bowl and mix them together until they are well mixed. Fill the bowl with the chopped chicken, celery, raisins, cashews, and green onions. Combine the ingredients and mix them until they are all covered in the curry dressing. Add pepper and salt to taste. Put the chicken salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it so that the flavors can mix. Cool it down and put it in a sandwich or on top of lettuce. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

The strong flavors of buffalo sauce go well with the soft ground chicken, crumbled blue cheese, and crunchy celery in these Buffalo Chicken Burgers. They're great for people who like spicy food and make a filling meal.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. 1/4 cup finely chopped celery. 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese. 2 tbsp buffalo sauce. 1 tsp garlic powder. 1/2 tsp onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 hamburger buns. Lettuce, tomato, and red onion slices for garnish. Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling.

Instructions: Put breadcrumbs, chopped celery, crumbled blue cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix the ingredients together. Split the mixture in half and shape each half into a burger patty. Warm up your grill or pan on the stove by setting it on medium-high heat. Use cooking spray or oil to grease the grill grates or pan. They should be cooked on a grill or stove for five to six minutes on each side, or until they are done all the way through and have a nice char. On the grill, toast the buns for one minute, or until they get a little brown. Start by putting a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Then add a burger patty, tomato slices, and red onion slices. If you want, you can add more buffalo sauce to the burger patties. Add the top halves of the buns to the burgers to finish putting them together. Hot Buffalo Chicken Burgers go well with your favorite sides. Have fun with your spicy and tasty Buffalo Chicken Burger!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes