Chicken and mushrooms on toasts

Chicken second courses

Not only is toast one of the all-time great comfort foods, it's also an MVP in my kitchen because it's such a great way to use bread that's a bit stale. In fact, one can make the case that slightly stale bread produces the best toast for a dish like this, because it soaks up more sauce. I usually make this dinner a few days after we’ve had a roast chicken or turkey. My family loves it. The idea of adding a tiny pinch of curry powder I picked up from Russ Parsons in "How to Pick a Peach," who reports that Michel Richard often adds a touch of curry powder to sauteed mushrooms. In the background, it deepens and makes the sauce more interesting. This recipe also provides a terrific way to use up leftover roast turkey or duck. Enjoy! ;o)