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> On 8/7/2014 3:19 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> I would love to make this but since I can't have dairy, it will have to
>> be an approximation. I have some stuff that I am trying to use up
>> including whole wheat linguine and boxed mushroom gravy. I will add
>> some onion, probably a little celery, a few fresh mushrooms, turkey
>> breast, peas and some black pepper and parsley. If it seems too dry, I
>> have some boxed turkey broth to add.
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>> I hope it is good. I miss stuff like tetrazzini, A La King and chicken
>> or tuna casserole. Alas I can't have chicken or tuna so it will have to
>> be turkey. Will probably attempt to do this on top of the stove as I
>> don't want to fire up the oven. I had to self clean it yet again after
>> last night's baking. Not sure what slopped over the sides but it was
>> kind of buttery and sticky enough that trying to wipe it with a wet
>> paper towel didn't do much at all.

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> Consider using a very light (golden) roux - if butter is considered a
> dairy no-no then use chicken fat or canola oil with the flour.
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> This will work well in a pot pie also.


As I said, I can't have chicken. And I don't like the flavor of canola.