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Secrets of our excess

Here are some ideas to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers

Published: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004 3:13 p.m. MST
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Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth and bubbly (1 minute). Stir in chicken broth with wire whisk; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil (4 to 5 minutes). Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted. Stir in milk and hot pepper sauce.

Combine cooked spaghetti, turkey, broccoli and mushrooms in greased 2-quart casserole. Add cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edge.

Microwave Directions: Reduce 1/2 cup milk to 1/4 cup. Cook spaghetti, set aside. Melt butter in 4-cup measure on high (30 to 40 seconds). Stir in flour until smooth. Microwave on high until bubbly (30 to 60 seconds). Stir in chicken broth. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Stir well; microwave on high until mixture comes to a full boil (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes). Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir milk and hot pepper sauce into cheese mixture. Combine cooked spaghetti, turkey and broccoli in greased 2-quart casserole. Add cheese mixture. Cover; microwave on high, stirring after half the time, until heated through (9 to 13 minutes). Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand 2 minutes. — Adapted from Land O'Lakes


TURKEY PASTA SALAD

2 1/2 cups tri-color rotini pasta, cooked and drained

2 cups cubed, cooked turkey breast

1/2 cup thinly sliced onions

1/4 cup thinly sliced celery

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1/4 cup parsley, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped

1 tablespoon oil

3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise

In a large bowl, combine pasta, turkey, onions, celery, parsley, tarragon, oil, vinegar, juice and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly; cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight. Serves 4. — Norbest Inc.


MULLIGATAWNY

The sweet and mild curry flavor of this Indian-inspired soup has long made it a popular choice for serving at ladies' luncheons.

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, minced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

3 ribs celery, minced

1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced

1 large potato, peeled and diced

1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder

6 to 7 cups turkey or chicken broth

1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained

Salt to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

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