The appetizer selection is just one of 15 meal categories in the NTF database of turkey recipes. Chefs, foodservice directors, culinary educators, chefs-in-training and NTF members alike submit their recipes, representing applications appropriate for all segments of the industry. In addition to meal type, the database is also searchable by other categories including 25 ethnicities, 21 preparation methods and 40 turkey products. To access the database, operators simply log onto www.eatturkey.com and click on the "recipe database."

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for all segments of the turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities that increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products. Its award-winning web site, www.eatturkey.com, offers consumers, food professionals and the media an extensive library of information including healthy eating and restaurant trends, turkey cuts and purchasing tips, turkey nutrition and cooking techniques, and turkey facts and trivia. Additionally, the site presents a searchable database of more than 1,500 recipes, offers a recipe E-mail program and provides special seasonal and holiday ideas. The National Turkey Federation is headquartered in Washington, D.C.