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Default Faux tetrazzini


"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 8/7/2014 5:25 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
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>> "squirts" > wrote in message
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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.
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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.
>>>
>>> This will work well in a pot pie also.

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

>
> I'm not espousing what he/she recommends, mind you. You can always use
> turkey rather than chicken. But there are other oils neutral oils other
> than canola. Safflower. Sunflower. Peanut oil. Still, I seriously
> doubt making a roux would be the same at all. See, the new "squirts"


Where in the world would I get turkey fat? And I know there are oils but I
don't want something that is just fat and flour. That doesn't make for a
tasty dish.

> troll doesn't even know butter is considered dairy. BZZZZZT!
>
> He/she went into the k/f the minute they posted allegedly embarrassing
> pictures of Steve Wertz being awarded for volunteering at a food bank.


What was embarrassing about the pic?