GETTING A LEG UP ON LEFTOVERS : SWISS ANDTURKEY POCKETS.Turkey leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Turkey and cheese sandwiches, paired with savory savory, name for any plant of the genus Satureja, aromatic herbs and subshrubs of the family Labiatae (mint family). Commonly cultivated as border ornamentals or potherbs are two species of the Mediterranean region and surrounding areas: summer savory (S. yogurt-based spreads, make day-after feasting both easy and delicious. Swiss cheese and turkey slices, jarred roasted red bell peppers and chopped green onions are tucked into pita bread. Before stuffing the pitas, line the pockets with a mixture of yogurt, Parmesan cheese a kind of cheese of a rich flavor, though from skimmed milk, made in Parma, Italy. See also: Parmesan and Italian seasoning. These sandwiches can be prepared ahead and placed on a foil-covered baking sheet baking sheet n. A flat rectangular metal pan, often with at least one rolled-up edge, used for baking. , then heated in a preheated oven for a few minutes at serving time. Or, for another leftover treat, try turkey and cheese with a cranberry-yogurt spread. Crushed cranberries, yogurt and curry powder curry powder n. A pungent seasoning prepared from cumin, coriander, turmeric, and other spices. Noun 1. curry powder - pungent blend of cumin and ground coriander seed and turmeric and other spices are combined and spread on toasted rye bread. Turkey slices are next, topped with sharp Cheddar. Place under preheated broiler broiler a young (about 8 weeks old) male or female chicken weighing 3 to 3.5 lb. until the cheese melts, then cover with another slice of toast or enjoy it open-faced. 1 container (8 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup grated grate 1 v. grat·ed, grat·ing, grates v.tr. 1. To reduce to fragments, shreds, or powder by rubbing against an abrasive surface. 2. Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed 4 (6-inch) pita breads 1 package (8 ounces) sliced Swiss cheese 8 slices (8 ounces) cooked turkey 1/2 cup chopped, roasted red bell peppers (from a 7-ounce jar) 1/4 cup sliced green onions Cover a baking sheet with foil; set aside. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Cut each pita in half, forming 2 pockets; spread yogurt mixture in each pita half. Place Swiss cheese, turkey, red peppers and green onions in pita halves, dividing evenly. Arrange on prepared pan. Cover with another piece of foil; seal edges. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven 7 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings. CHEDDARED TURKEY SANDWICHES WITH CRANBERRY cranberry, low creeping evergreen bog plant of the genus Oxycoccus of the family Ericaceae (heath family). Cranberries are considered by some botanists to belong to the blueberry genus Vaccinium. SPREAD 1/2 cup crushed cranberry-orange fruit (from a 12-ounce tub) 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 8 slices rye bread, toasted 8 slices (8 ounces) cooked turkey 1 package (8 ounces) sliced sharp Cheddar cheese In a small bowl, combine crushed fruit, yogurt and curry powder. Spread mixture on 4 toast slices. Place on a broiler pan. Top slices with turkey and Cheddar cheese, dividing evenly. In preheated broiler, broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Top with remaining toast slices; cut sandwiches in halves See In half . Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Leftover roast turkey has new appeal when tucked into pita pockets along with Swiss cheese and a tangy yogurt spread. |
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