Recipes Turkey à la King Be the first to rate & review! Andrew Zimmern's Kitchen AdventuresSo, after the turkey tetrazzini, after all the turkey sandwiches and the potpies, I always return to this school-lunch classic. It's one of the great comfort foods of all time, and if this doesn't become a post-Thanksgiving favorite in your house, I will be shocked. Creamy and sublime, Old World and rustic in the best farmhouse sense possible, this dish, served with a pot of long-grain Carolina rice, can't be beat. My dad for some reason became obsessed with this dish a zillion years back, and it became a Zimmern ritual to eat it as the last leftover meal of the week. It was also a great way to use the rich turkey stock that I always make from boiling the frame of my bird.These days, we have it several times a year, even when there isn't a leftover in sight. It's that good. Oftentimes, I serve this with a side of roasted endive gratinée, because it pairs really well: Poach whole endive in just enough water to cover, seasoned with butter, salt and honey. Then drain and drip-dry, arrange in a baking dish, cover with fresh butter and toasted bread crumbs and bake until crispy.—Andrew Zimmern Fantastic Turkey Leftovers By Andrew Zimmern Andrew Zimmern Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer, and social justice advocate. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 24, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Stephanie Meyer Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 6 Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/3 cup sliced black olives 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups leftover turkey, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 1/4 cups turkey or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup milk Salt and freshly ground white pepper Steamed white rice, for serving Directions In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over moderately high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, bell peppers and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the olives, parsley, tarragon, thyme and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is fully incorporated and slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the turkey to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the stock, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the milk and return to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season the stew with salt and white pepper and serve with rice. Make Ahead The stew can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently before serving. Rate it Print