Turkey Artichoke Sandwich

©PEGhardee

©PEGhardee

Savor this Flavor! I’m just thinking this will be a PERFECT way to use that left over turkey to great effect. Make your household smile grin.

Left over turkey!
1 loaf ciabatta, or bread of choice
12 slices precooked bacon
1 can artichoke hearts, drained
6 oz crumbled goat cheese
Small bag of baby lettuces
Maille Dijon mustard (or other)

Slice turkey in uniform slices.
Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise, and leave top and bottom together.
Slice loaf into 6 even sandwiches, approximately 2” wide.
Chop the artichoke hearts into large pieces.
Warm the bacon.

To assemble the sandwich:
Lay sliced bread open on plate.
Cover each side with Dijon mustard.
Place bacon on top of mustard.
Spread baby lettuces across bacon.
Place sliced turkey on top of lettuce.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
Place second slice of bacon on top of chicken.
Spread artichokes across the bacon.
Top with 1 oz of goat cheese.
Top with top part of ciabatta.

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Entree Chicken Mini Pot PiesToss out Pretension! This is just as down to earth as it gets. I’m prepping for winter, and there’s nothing more comforting to me on a frigid day than an old fashioned pot pie. These freeze beautifully, two per quart sized freezer Ziploc. If you freeze these little jewels, thaw and make certain the ramekins are room temp prior to placing in oven…Right, you know what happens if you don’t! **Dig this**…Works GRAND with left over turkey. Gobble Gobble Baby!

1/2 package Fillo Dough, thawed
1/2 stick butter, melted (for Fillo)

1/2 stick butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
Breast meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, cut into chunks
2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 t fresh rosemary, minced
1/8 t garlic powder
1/8 t salt
1/4 t pepper

Preheat oven to 350°.
Melt stick butter in pan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Whisk in flour, and cook 2 minutes.
Add broth and whisk until smooth.
Add milk.
Bring to rapid simmer.
Cook 5 minutes, whisking often.
Stir in chicken, peas and carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Divide mixture among 6 8-oz ramekins.
Place ramekins on baking sheet.

Separate Fillo sheets into 2 piles.
Brush melted butter across alternating sheets of Fillo.
Cut into small squares that will rest on top of ramekin, but not cover it.
Cook 20 minutes, until heated through and crust is lightly browned.

Look at that little garden pea peeking out!

Look at that little garden pea peeking out!