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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.
>
> 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.



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.

This will work well in a pot pie also.