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ne of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. I often end up with leftover turkey breast, and if you do too, you’ll love this recipe: Turkey Divan. It features turkey, broccoli and mushrooms in a creamy, cheesy sauce topped with buttery breadcrumbs.

Created in the 1950s by Chef Lagasi at New York City’s Chatham Hotel, Turkey Divan was the signature dish of the hotel’s Divan Parisien restaurant.

Turkey Divan is great for stretching leftovers and reviving dry turkey breast in a rich sauce. This dish became a Thanksgiving leftover staple, often made with canned soups. Our version, however, uses a homemade cream sauce for a velvety, flavorful result.

We make a creamy...

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