September 30, 2005

Turkey Tortilla Spirals

This is the perfect recipe to make at the end of September while it is still fairly warm, but you are already craving a little taste of Thanksgiving! Perfect way to end one of those early Christmas Shopping trips. This is also a good way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers.

Turkey Tortilla Spirals

Yields: 36 spirals

3/4 lb deli turkey, thin sliced
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
6 tablespoons pecans, chopped fine
1 (16 ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 green onions, sliced thin

1. Place turkey on tortillas to within 1/4 inch of edge.
2. Spread cream cheese over turkey; sprinkle with pecans.
3. Spread each with 2 TBS cranberry sauce.
4. Roll up jelly roll style; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
5. When ready to serve, cut each roll into 6 pieces.
6. In a small bowl combine celery, onions and remaining cranberry sauce. Serve with spirals.

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