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Holiday Chicken Salad

Submitted by: Elaine

Dried cranberries add a sweet tartness to chicken and vegetable salad. Make a delightful sandwich filling, too.

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Cobb Salad

Submitted by: Bill

Everyone loves a Cobb salad and this is a great recipe. It makes plain old, shredded iceberg lettuce shine. Bacon, hard boiled eggs, chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, green onion and dressing.

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A homemade olive salad is spread on fresh bread which is then layered with salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Great sandwich, anyone?! Note: Use round bread loaves for real muffuletta.

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Turkey Pot Pie III

Submitted by: Candy

This simple pot pie is a great way to use turkey leftovers and eat your veggies at the same time! Cream of mushroom soup may be used instead of golden mushroom soup in the filling.

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After-Christmas Turkey Potpie

Submitted by: Leona Luecking
Provided by: Taste of Home

Need ways to use up leftover turkey? This is what I like to do. The cubed poultry, tender vegetables and herbs encased in a flaky crust is a favorite at our house.

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Brunch Omelet Torte

Submitted by: Michele O'Sullivan

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Henderson, Nevada, USA

Two omelets with a ham and cheese filling all tucked inside a puff pastry crust. A special dish that's bound to impress your guests.

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Colorado Mexican Pizza

Submitted by: Lorelei Rusco

A large layered pizza with chicken and ground beef made with a crust of flour tortillas

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Creamed Eggs on Toast

Submitted by: Chrissy

Home Town: Warren, Oregon, USA

This is my husband's favorite use of leftover hard boiled Easter eggs. Great comfort food!

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Peach Chicken Salad

Submitted by: Priscilla Gilbert
Provided by: Taste of Home

This salad recipe from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida is perfect for a summer luncheon and a great way to use up leftover chicken and fresh mint from your garden. 'It also tastes just as good made with nectarines,' notes Priscilla.

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Kiwifruit Rice Salad

Submitted by: s.e.

Great main dish salad made with leftover ham, Swiss cheese, sauteed vegetables, cashews, and brown rice, and seasoned with a lime-yogurt sauce and curry powder.

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Creamed Chicken over Beans

Submitted by: Louise Martin
Provided by: Simple & Delicious

Louise Martin of Denver, Pennsylvania writes, 'This simple but tasty blend will surprise you. It uses leftover chicken and frozen green beans, so it's fast to fix for a brunch or light lunch.' Our test kitchen figured this reasonably priced main dish costs just 81¢ a serving.

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Twig Salad

Submitted by: FlagGirl07

Chicken, lettuce and green onions are just the beginning of this Asian-style salad with crunchy almonds and chow mein noodles. I got this recipe from a very dear friend who got it from a co-worker. We tried it and people just go crazy. It's especially great for parties and family get-togethers.

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Cheesy Ham Tortellini

Submitted by: Margaret Wilson
Provided by: Simple & Delicious

In Hemet, California, Margaret Wilson came up with this creamy skillet supper when trying to finish up leftover ham. 'it's colorful as well as quick to make,' she assures.

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Chicken Bread Salad

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by: Taste of Home

Using leftover chicken or cooked chicken from the refrigerated section of your supermarket will shorten the preparation time for this recipe.

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Turkey Stir-Fry

Submitted by: Kylene Konosky
Provided by: Taste of Home

Try this skillet dish after the holidays when you have a lot of leftover turkey to up. The vegetables add fun color and crunch. I know your family will love it as much as mine does. --Kylene Konosky of Jermyn, Pennsylvania

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Horseradish Honey Ham

Submitted by: Beverly Loomis
Provided by: Taste of Home

When my husband and I first tasted this delicious ham, we were surprised to learn that the sauce included horseradish. That secret ingredient definitely is the key to its tangy taste. I serve it for Easter and Christmas.

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Herbed Chicken Omelet

Submitted by: Sonja Blow
Provided by: Simple & Delicious

Tender chunks of leftover chicken provide a nice change of pace from the usual ham in the omelet Sonja Blow makes in Groveland, California. 'Served with toast and tomato slices, it's a special breakfast for two,' she notes.

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Turkey Nachos

Submitted by: Gayle Lewis
Provided by: Simple & Delicious

Chunks of leftover turkey are a tasty addition to this thick, cheesy dip that comes from Gayle Lewis of Winston, Oregon. 'You'd never guess it has just three ingredients,' she says. 'This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to satisfy a hungry crowd'.

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Wild Rice and Turkey Salad

Submitted by: Ginny Schneider
Provided by: Simple & Delicious

Ginny Schneider of Muenster, Texas serves this tasty main-dish salad for a colorful change of pace. 'Spinach and wild rice provide the refreshing difference,' she remarks. 'Plus it's a great way to use leftover turkey.'