Chicken Divan Crêpes with Gruyère

Name: Chicken Divan Crêpes with Gruyère
Yield: makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets, or 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, defrosted and drained well; 1 (3-pound) roasted chicken, boned and shredded (see page 204); 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, or 1 1/2 cups homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup (page 203); 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (2 cups); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (4.5-ounce) package prepared crêpes (10 crêpes), or homemade (recipe follows); Cooking spray; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces); 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs (see page 196); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon curry powder (optional); 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; Cooking spray; (makes 10 to 12 crepes)

December 9, 2011

Aunt Joan. Crystal’s aunt oozed charm and elegance. She always wore just the right dress or scarf. She was rarely without beautiful makeup and glam sunglasses. Her table was always set perfectly, and it was filled with foods that, for her young nieces, seemed exotic but tasty and comforting at the same time. The young ladies in Crystal’s family all grew up aspiring to be as lovely and sophisticated as Aunt Joan. We have modified Aunt Joan’s recipe for chicken divan by using it as a filling for crêpes. This recipe honors the beautiful and loving woman who graced so many lives and created so many special meals. Enjoy!

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