Thanksgiving Sandwich

I came up with this for our 2nd Thanksgiving celebration and we decided this might be the best sandwich we've ever had!

1 loaf sourdough bread
1 lb. turkey (leftover or deli - thick sliced, mesquite smoked)
1/2 lb. sliced cheese (swiss, provolone or your favorite)
6 Tb. cranberry sauce or chutney
9 pieces cooked sliced bacon
1 apple thinly sliced
Spread (3 Tb. mayonnaise, 3 Tb. dijon or brown mustard, 2 tsp. honey combined)
Butter

Butter outside of bread (two slices per sandwich). Lightly smear spread on inside of one piece and top with turkey, bacon, apples, cheese, spread cranberry on other piece of bread. Cook on hot griddle until golden brown and melty - turning once.

Makes about 6 sandwiches.

Italian Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf

This is my orginial twist on the classic meatloaf.

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. pork or turkey bulk sausage
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. milk
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1 Tb. Italian Seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pepper
4 deli slices provolone cheese
4 deli slices mozzerella cheese
Pasta sauce, if desired

Combine meats, oatmeal, eggs, milk, onion, parmesan, and seasonings. Spray two sheets wax paper w/nonstick cooking spray. Pour meat mixture on to one and cover with the other sheet. Press meat out to 1/2 in. thick rectangle, then remove top wax paper. Arrange cheese slices on top - keep it 1 in. from sides and ends. Gently roll the meatloaf, using the bottom wax paper to help. Seal ends and bottom seam and place in a greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour - 1 1/4 hour or until no longer pink inside. During last 20-30 minutes, top with tomato pasta sauce if desired.

Makes 1 lg. meatloaf

Curried Turkey Burgers

This is a Rachael Ray recipe.

1 lb. ground turkey
2 Tb. curry powder
2 shakes Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. onion, grated
Cilantro, chopped - a palmful
Coarse salt, to taste

Combine all ingredients. Form 4 patties and grill until cooked through.

Makes 4 burgers