Turkey Appetizer Web Page Most Popular at EatTurkey.com

Smoked Turkey Picadillo Tostadas Viewed the Most

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WASHINGTON, D.C., December 1, 2004 -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Sherrie Rosenblatt, National Turkey Federation
202-898-0100 ext. 227, srosenblatt@turkeyfed.org
or Maryanne Keeney, Devine & Pearson
617-472-2700 ext. 137 mkeeney@devine-pearson.com
What's the secret to delicious appetizers? Adding turkey. According to the National Turkey Federation (NTF), the "Savor the Success" appetizer web feature was the most viewed section by foodservice operators logging on to EatTurkey.com. The most popular recipe viewed was Smoked Turkey Picadillo Tostadas.

"Consumers are looking for quick delicious bites that are lean in fat and high in protein. Adding turkey to the appetizer menu increases appeal, " said Sherrie Rosenblatt, the federation's senior director of marketing and communications. "The featured appetizers are simple to follow and budding with taste. They range from Turkey Yamaguichi to Pavo Quesadilla with Fruit Chutney."

Created by Chef Gary Kucy of the Coyote Café in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the popular Smoked Turkey Picadillo Tostadas sums up the flavors of the Southwest. It was selected for the "Savor the Success" page because of its success on the menu. The creative recipe uses dark meat from the turkey drumsticks or thighs that is mixed with an avocado salsa of serrano chiles, cilantro and mint. The fried crisp tostada shells are packed with the salsa and the shells are topped with a spicy black bean spread made with chipotle sauce, garlic and cumin. The dish is sprinkled with Queso Fresco cheese.

To access NTF's selection of targeted appetizers, log onto www.EatTurkey.com, select "Foodservice," then "Savor the Success," and click on "Featured Appetizer" page.

EatTurkey.com also has a database of more than 700 foodservice turkey recipes that are submitted by celebrity chefs, NTF members and others.

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.