Invisible Inspiration 2
The other day, my buddy Reeni from Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice posted a tasty recipe of chicken souvlaki. Being a lover of all things gyros and Greek salads, I was immediately enchanted.
Inspired, I pranced off to the store to make my own version.
And then I remembered something.
I live in Texas. South Texas, to be precise. Land of cacti, Mexican food and two months of 105 degree days. Our grocery stores are stuffed with lard, masa, tortillas, peppers, corn husks… Not Greek yogurt and pitas.
So I had to make some changes.
I’d like to introduce to you the product of my Invisible Friend Inspiration 2, or South-Texas-style-Greek Gyros.
Fine, let’s call it what it is. Redneck Gyros.
I told ya’ll I was better at frying stuff than actually cooking. If it ain’t fried, fattening or a pie of some sort, then I’m no good at it. And now ya’ll are seeing the ugly truth for yourself.
The really ugly truth.
And here’s my pathetic attempt at a Greek salad. A bunch of salad mix with feta cheese and olives dumped on it.
I never knew what to do with green things.
While my Redneck Gyro made me happy, I doubt most of my sophisticated Invisible Friends would appreciate it. To truly appreciate culinary efforts like this, you have to be able to enjoy eating packaged deli meat sandwiches with Miracle Whip when you go to your grandmother’s Sunday afternoon with chips from the Piggly Wiggly that carries pickled pig feet.
But I was happy and full. That’s all that matters, right?
Right. I’m going to the Piggly Wiggly now.
Redneck Chicken Gyros
You’ll need:
2-3 chicken breasts
Greek seasoning
Muenster cheese (or you could use mozzarella, shredded.)
Red peppers, sliced
Black olives
Low-fat mayo (or miracle whip)
A sprinkling of feta cheese
Greek whole-wheat pitas
1) Grill chicken after brushing on thin coat of olive oil and sprinkling on Greek seasoning.
2) When chicken is done, cut into slices.
3) Place glob of low-fat mayo on pita and spread. Lay down slice of muenster cheese, then chicken, then sliced red peppers and black olives. Sprinkle a bit of feta cheese over it.
4) Eat with a lot of napkins, as everything will ooze out and fall apart. That’s what makes it so delicious. Messy food is tasty food, ya’ll.
5) Don’t forget a salad with your meal. It’s healthy.
I promise, next week I’ll have something much tastier and sophisticated. I swear.
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! Tomorrow we have a new Twirl and Saturday, a new Critter Confessions! Then we have a whole new week of whimsical fun, including a sophisticated recipe, a new Gift and Coconut Queen and a stunning, shocking secret of the Blond Duck!
Remember, if you’d like your creature to attend the Midsummer’s Night Dream Ball or for your child to be possibly selected as the Pond Ambassador, send the Blond Duck an e-mail through her site. For critters, please include photos, name, age and personality traits. For children, please include first name only, age, and why your child should be selected, and who their favorite stuffed animal/ pet is and why.
All entries must be turned in by Aug. 8, as the ball will be held Aug. 11.
August 6th, 2009 at 2:21 am
great post!! delicious looking recipe
cheers!!
August 6th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I think your dish looks just lovely!
August 6th, 2009 at 2:55 am
haha you crack me up! They look like they turned out yummy! I am a huge fan of pretty much everything greek- feta cheese in AMAZING!
August 6th, 2009 at 3:24 am
There’s room for Redneck Gyros in everyone’s repertoire.
August 6th, 2009 at 4:10 am
The gyros look awesome!
August 6th, 2009 at 4:10 am
LOL at redneck gyros! But at least you didn’t deep fry the salad!
August 6th, 2009 at 4:17 am
I think Lon would like this Redneck Gyro.
Can Ice come to this ball too?
August 6th, 2009 at 4:43 am
Duckie, you do make me laugh!! I must be a redneck too, coz those gyros look mighty good to me! xxoo
August 6th, 2009 at 4:52 am
Being a southern redneck who is now transplanted to Yankee country, I loved your Redneck gyros. They suit me just fine. Thanks for sharing the photos and the recipe.
August 6th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Yum…I live in a redneck world!
Ya might want to pop over the farm…just a hint!
August 6th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Stopping by from SITS, just to show some comment love! Hope you have a wonderful day!
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August 6th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Grilled chicken and low fat mayo sounds like you’re eating healthy to me!
August 6th, 2009 at 5:55 am
Those look delicious! I love your foodie posts!
August 6th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog! Love your site
August 6th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Now don’t faint. I sneaked in through the back door. I know. I’m a rotten invisible friend. I’m working on it. Honestly. But so glad I stopped by this morning because you always bring a smile to my face. You’re hilarious. And I love your version (except my husband would divorce me over the mayo…) I know you have cotija cheese in that hot place and it would also work in this. ; )
August 6th, 2009 at 6:23 am
Hey our Piggly Wiggly sometimes carries chicken feet. When I moved to this area of the state (MS) in 94, my mouth fell open.
I knew I was in THE STICKS then.
Ramona
August 6th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Looks yummy…great effort! That’s more of a Greek salad than I ever make for myself. My hubby and I totally cheat and buy the pre-made gyro kits…a little spendy but OH SO GOOD!
August 6th, 2009 at 6:42 am
I just love how resourceful you are! You don’t give up and i think you did a tremendous job!
August 6th, 2009 at 7:33 am
If food doesn’t make you happy, it’s not worth eating. So gimme some of those chips and deli meats. Redneck Gyros sounds like a wonderful invention!
August 6th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Sounds yummy to me, and as long as your tummy was full thats all that matters!! I can’t wait for Twirl!
August 6th, 2009 at 8:00 am
I have heard amazing things about gyros, yet have never tried one myself. These look yummy – and I’m not just saying that because I haven’t eaten yet today, and am absolutely starving!
By the way…no Irish necklaces to speak of – just Tokyo, Paris, California, London, Venice, and Amsterdam. Perhaps they’ll make an Irish one in the future. I know when they were first released, they only had Paris and London, or so I’ve heard.
August 6th, 2009 at 8:00 am
That looks good to me! I wish we had a Piggly Wiggly!
August 6th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Looks good to me. As long as you enjoyed it, be happy.
If there is no Greek yogurt around, get a container of ordinary yogurt and drain it in some cheesecloth for a day or two. You’ll get the same consistency of the Greek stuff.
Now I find myself singing. “I’m a redneck gyro, I ain’t no high-class Greek…”
August 6th, 2009 at 8:58 am
I love gyro and yours looks so tasty !
Thanks for sharing your recipe:)
Have a great Day !
August 6th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Those sound good, but the name is even better!
August 6th, 2009 at 9:17 am
These sound good to me!
August 6th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Some mayonnaise on your Greek salad woud be a good idea or not?…..
August 6th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Things are so crazy right now…but just wanted to say thanks for the warm wishes! And I look forward to the feature! xo
August 6th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Aww, your so sweet. Thanks for the shout-out! I love your version!!! I will try to get some pictures for the ball!
August 6th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Love that S. Texan creativity. And these look fantastic.
August 6th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Redneck gyros…genius! Honey, you oughta patent that!
August 6th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Sounds pretty delish to me!
August 6th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I never tasted Greek food. Is it good?
August 6th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
How cute:) You are so creative!
August 6th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Yum. That looks really good
Stopping by with a little bloggie love tonight!
August 6th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
LOL, you are so funny. I think this Redneck Chicken Gyros sounds really delicious!
August 6th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Well it looks good to me! I never even attempt anything…LOL!
August 6th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
lol. redneck gyros?! classic….you’re too funny!
August 7th, 2009 at 3:46 am
Oh I’d appreciate it- it looks divine to me!
August 7th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Whatever lady, yummy food is yummy food–”redneck” or otherwise! As long as it’s yum in your tum, I see no shame.
August 7th, 2009 at 9:51 am
LOL May not be “authentic” Greek food, but it still looks and sounds delish!!!
August 7th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
This looks like a love fest for the senses – best of all, it’s practical! All I can say is, yummmmmmy.
August 8th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Redneck gyro-lol!
August 8th, 2009 at 7:12 am
LUV IT! Redneck gyros – I am going to have to try those – and of course, introduce my redneck friends to them too. Looks like I have a lot of reading to catch up on here…I’ve been busy moving into our new house – it’s so great to be back in the hot and humid South!
August 9th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
LOL – love your Texan gyros!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Your so funny. I love the red neck gyros!