Smoked Turkey Melts With Tomato Artichoke Spread Food

SMOKED AND STEAMED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
• For the court bouillon: Combine the garlic, dill, 4 cups of water and wine in a large stock pot. Squeeze the lemon juice into the pot, then add the lemon half. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil over direct heat.
• For the artichokes: Cut off the top inch and most of the stem close to the base. Trim the tip of each outer leaf with kitchen shears. Trim the bottoms of the artichokes and prick with a fork or paring knife. Place over indirect heat to take on some smoke while the poaching liquid comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
• Place the artichokes in the liquid, bottoms up. Cover and simmer until a knife inserted into the bottom of the artichoke gives no resistance, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the artichokes with the vinaigrette on the side for dipping.
• (Alternatively, you can poach the artichokes over medium-high heat on a stovetop.)

SMOKED TURKEY AND CREAMY ARTICHOKE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• On each of 4 slices bread, spread 2 tablespoons artichoke dip. Layer each with turkey, onion, tomato, lettuce and remaining bread.

LAYERED SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut cream cheese horizontally into 3 slices. (See Tip.) Place 1 slice on large sheet of plastic wrap; top with tomatoes and second cream cheese slice.
• Combine artichokes and pesto; spoon over second cream cheese layer.
• Top with remaining cream cheese slice, nuts and parsley; press nuts and parsley lightly into cream cheese to secure. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.

GIANT SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut bread horizontally into six slices. Spread bottom slice with horseradish; top with roast beef. Place the next slice of bread over beef; spread with mayonnaise and top with Swiss cheese. Add next slice of bread; spread with mustard and top with ham. Add the next slice of bread; top with bacon and American cheese. Add next slice of bread; top with tomato and onion., Spread butter on cut side of bread top; cover sandwich. Place on a baking sheet; loosely tent with heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until heated through. Carefully slice into wedges.

DELICIOUS TURKEY MELT

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until tender; remove and set aside.
• Spread barbecue sauce on four slices of bread.
• Layer each with one slice of cheese, 2 slices of Canadian bacon and turkey, pickles, onions, and top of with another slice of cheese.
• Cover with remaining slices of bread.
• In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt remaining butter as needed.
• Cook sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted.

SMOKED TURKEY AND AVOCADO MELT

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Arrange bread on a baking sheet and toast lightly on one side, about 1 minute.
• Spread dressing over toasted sides of bread. Layer with tomatoes and smoked turkey. Arrange avocado slices in a spoke pattern over turkey. Sprinkle with cheese on top.
• Broil about 5 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Enjoy!

SMOKED TURKEY

Steps:

• Place the charcoal into the bottom pan of the smoker. Light the coals and wait for the temperature of the smoker to come to 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Lightly oil grate.
• Rinse turkey under cold water, and pat dry. Place hickory chips into a pan with water to cover.
• Place turkey onto the prepared grate. Add 2 handfuls damp chips at start of cooking, then a handful every couple of hours during the cooking process. Leave the lid on - DO NOT keep looking at the turkey, or you will let the heat out! Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), or keep going until the coals die out.

TUNE-A-PIANO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Remove crusts from bread. Cut white bread into 1-in. strips. Cut pumpernickel bread into 1/2-in. strips, then cut each in half widthwise. In a bowl, combine tuna, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, cheese, onion, celery, dill, salt and pepper. Spread on half of the white bread strips; top with remaining strips. Place side by side on a 3-ft. covered board for "white keys" of keyboard. Spread the remaining mayonnaise on one side of each pumpernickel bread strip. Place over the white strips, mayonnaise side down, for "black keys". See illustration below for placement of keys, repeating patter as necessary until all bread strips are used.