Cracker Barrell menu suggestions

[JerrieH]

Does anyone have any favorite LDL approved menu selections from Cracker Barrell.  My DH and I went to Cracker Barrell last weekend and I wasn't sure what I could order that would work with LDL, so I ordered Lemon Pepper Rainbow Trout, veggies and salad, which was very good, but I wondered what are some other good things to order there that are LDL approved.  Jerrie

[LINDA RN]

Before LDL I used to get the fried chicken salad.
Would bet you could get that huge chef's salad with grilled instead of breaded chicken if you asked.
You can also get a veggie plate.....just leave off the mashed potatoes and gravy and macaroni and cheese! 

[knighte]

In the Red Book (page 80) Roger said he "orders an omelet without cheese but with veggies in the middle and tomatoes on the side, and I ate salsa on the top. Or I ordered scrambled eggs and asked that they prepare them in a pan with olive oil."

[witheraway1]

Help!  I just got hungery.

[wendysgoodnews]

When I go to the cracker barrel I get the grilled chicken strips.  I think you get three and they are seasoned.  Then you get two or three sides.  I always get the pinto beans(eat around the pork), green salad and corn. 
I used to get the chef salad which I love but was always up the next day so quit ordering it.

[JerrieH]

Thanks everyone.  Those are all great ideas for Cracker Barrell for the next time I go.  Also, I forgot about Roger's recommendation in his book.  That's a great idea too.  Jerrie 

[mylifeforhim]

When I go to the cracker barrel I get the grilled chicken strips.  I think you get three and they are seasoned.  Then you get two or three sides.  I always get the pinto beans(eat around the pork), green salad and corn. 
I used to get the chef salad which I love but was always up the next day so quit ordering it.

Good idea!  I get the grilled chicken strips, turnip greens and green beans.

[Mary J]

I LOVE the spicy grilled catfish!  YUM!  I get turnip greens, carrots and pinto beans as my sides.  And of course NO bread or biscuits.

Mary J

[JerrieH]

Thanks again everyone.  I didn't realize there were so many LDL menu options at Cracker Barrell.

Jerrie

[MsHeirloom]

Jerrie- The hardest place to eat is a pizza joint.  In a pinch, most of them have a salad or salad bar, then you can go home and fill up on the good stuff!  One place we went to with a group advertised that they had "the best pizza sauce in the world."  I, of course, was curious.  They microwaved the vegetables that would have been in a veggie sub and gave me a portion of the pizza/spaghetti sauce.  My curiosity was satisfied, I enjoyed the sauce although it probably had a small amount of sugar, and I felt good about my decision.  I also was able to agree that it was one of the best sauces I had ever eaten.  It gets easier and easier the longer I have been on LDL!  If in doubt about the menu, take a couple pieces of fresh fruit and a few corn thins.  It's all about being prepared!  Pam

[CodingQueen]

I like to get the grilled sirloin steak with three sides....usually pinto beans, turnip greens and green beans. If I'm really hungry I'll also get some corn and/or carrots. Or, I'll get a side salad (I bring my own dressing).

CQ

[JerrieH]

Thanks so much.  You all have given me some great ideas for the next time I go to Cracker Barrell.

Jerrie