We're liberals and we love tradition! We like to call ourselves neo-traditionalistas.
Late Seattle pundit Emmet Watson, (1918-2001) always published his Thompson Turkey recipe this time of year; NPR's Susan Stamberg offers her mother-in-law's cranberry relish. Hillary Clinton touts the Chocolate Chip Cookies she famously doesn't make; Slade Gorton has his Warm Crab Dip; the Bush Family their Zuni Stew.
These are beloved family traditions and the Bla'm Fam has one of it's own- which we're presenting by acclamation for the 5th year. We created it with a nod to the dubious genre of "family holiday favorites." As with all such recipes- it's the sentiment, not the flavor (or good taste!) that endears it.
(photo: proto neo-traditionalista, Emmett Watson)
There's no "right" way to make this favorite- it's made truly from the "left" -overs found in any lefty holiday pantry. This year we've kicked it up a notch with the people's favorite: popcorn!
BlatherWatch’s Strawberry Turkey Marshmellow Jello Pretzel Salad Pie... with popcorn!!
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. crushed pretzels
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. powdered sugar
10 oz. cooked leftover turkey
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
8 oz. carton Cool Whip
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. popcorn popped
6 oz. pkg. strawberry Jello
2 1/2 c. boiling water
Mix together sugar, melted butter and crushed pretzel sticks. Press into 9 x 13 pan and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Set aside to cool. Soften cream cheese; add powdered sugar and cream well. Fold in dessert topping and marshmallows. Spread over pretzel crust. Add the popcorn in a layer. Mix Jello in boiling water. Stir in turkey. When slightly thickened, pour over cream cheese layer. Place in the refrigerator until set. Serves 8 to 10.
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