Creamed turkey mixtures can easily be turned into chowders or soups. Simply add turkey or chicken broth to thin. For a richer soup add cream, too.

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish.

• Chop the turkey and set aside.

• Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion and mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add water chestnuts, red pepper, celery soup, cream, and turkey. Stir to blend and cook over medium heat for another 5 to 7 minutes. Pour mixture into the baking dish.

• In a small bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes and cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the turkey mixture. Bake for 1 hour or until mixture is bubbling hot and cheese has melted and browned on top.

Minnesota Hot Dish

Known as casseroles in other parts of the country, these all-in-one dishes are the cornerstone of family cooking in Minnesota. Whether the base is meat and potatoes, noodles and tuna fish, or ham and eggs, hot dishes with a topping of something crunchy, like cornflakes mixed with a sharp cheese, are ever popular.