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I love working with leftovers, and chicken and turkey are two of my favorites. I have two standard recipes for leftover poultry: Nachos and, Biscuits and gravy

Nachos

Like pizza, everyone's favorite nachos toppings are slightly different. But with poultry as a base, I like to have sour cream, and some refried beans as well.

Left over chicken or turkey, in bite size chunks

Refried beans (optional)
Chili powder
Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese
Chopped onions
Chopped japalenos
Lightly salted nacho chips
Sour Cream
Salsa of choice

Other toppings after cooking:
Olives
Green peppers
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Avocado or Guacamole

In a glass baking dish*, spread the nacho chips and chicken or turkey (and refried beans, if desired). Dust lightly with chili powder. Under a hot broiler, cook until the chips just turning brown and the meat starts to sizzle. Add the onions, japalenos, and sufficient cheese. Return to the broiler and cook until done to your liking - I prefer the cheese starting to crisp. Top with sour cream and salsa. Eat with lots of napkins.

* I use glass because the cheese doesn't stick like it does to a metal pan.

Biscuits and Gravy

Leftover poultry, cut in chunks
Leftover gravy
Chicken/turkey broth (optional)
Olive oil
Onions (chopped)
Celery (chopped)
Mushrooms (chopped)
Thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Pillsbury Grands or your mum's biscuit recipe

In a large, heavy sauce pan, over a low heat, combine the oil, onions and celery, and fry gently until the onions start to turn transparent. Add the mushrooms, chicken/turkey and Thyme, and cook until the mushrooms start to soften. Add the leftover gravy (and additional broth if required). Simmer until the gravy starts to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Bake the biscuits as per the package/or mum's recipe - serve with the gravy mix.

This is a great comfort food on a cold day - veggies would be a good idea, but not absolutely necessary....

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