"I never ate leftovers growing up," she said.

I grew up eating beans and cornbread six days a week, and I was lucky to get chicken on Sundays.

I still use leftovers. This football season I'm turning leftovers into snacks to be eaten while watching the big games.

Here's a recipe that uses up stale bread and leftover chicken.

Canapes Currie de Poulet

Toasted bread (as needed)

Cooked chicken

1/2 cup cream of coconut

1/2 cup mayonnaise

11/2 tablespoons curry powder

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and white pepper to taste

Cut the chicken into small pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse until a fine texture is obtained. Add the remaining ingredients except the bread and mix until blended. Toast the bread lightly. Top with a smooth, even layer of chicken curry spread. Cut the bread into the desired shapes, such as squares, circles or diamonds, being sure to wipe the knife blade clean after each cut. Garnish each canape as desired. Makes 25 canapes.

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