southern spoonful Spring Tarragon Chicken Salad Majestic Spring Recipes Spring Tarragon Chicken Salad written by Becky Ellis & photographed by Ashley Cuoco The promise of spring provides a magical time in the kitchen, indeed. S wing open your windows and look outside! The sun is shining, birds are singing and the whole world is embracing the wonder that is spring. The promise of spring is a magical time to be in the kitchen especially since the ingredients in this season's recipes may actually have a connection to royalty. White asparagus is truly special and is known in some circles as " the royal vegetable. " It is also known as " white gold " or " edible ivory. " Tiny asparagus shoots are covered with soil so they are not exposed to 12 MARCH/APRIL 2021 Yield: 4 servings * sunlight, so they do not turn green as they grow. The result is a milder, delicate flavor. Truffles were King Louis XIV's favorite treat and are still highly regarded as a food fit for a king. If you haven't tasted elderflower, now is the time to indulge. Elderflowers are the flower of the elderberry bush and they taste delicately sweet with light floral notes. The flavor is so loved in the UK that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ordered a lemon elderflower wedding cake. Enjoy these recipes with a bit of royal flavor! * * * * * * * * * * * 1.40 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 2 stalks celery, chopped fine ¼ cup whipping cream, whipped 1/3 cup sweet salad cubes 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped ½ cup Duke's Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup sliced almonds (optional) TheRoanoker.comhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com