FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Sherrie Rosenblatt, National Turkey Federation
202-898-0100 ext. 233, srosenblatt@turkeyfed.org
or Leslee McGovern, Devine & Pearson
617-472-2700 ext. 137 lmcgovern@devine-pearson.com

National Turkey Federation Foodservice Recipe Database Tops 650 on Eatturkey.com

Washington, D.C. (December 2003) – The National Turkey Federation (NTF) has announced the addition of a collection of recipes to the foodservice database on www.eatturkey.com, representing a wide range of day parts, applications and cuisines. Developed by chefs, foodservice directors and other culinary professionals, close to 70 new recipes were discovered throughout 2003 and include the following dishes among others:

• Breakfast items: Turkey Frittata Hash w/ Red Peppercorn Relish, Turkey Omelet w/ Artichokes & Olives
• Appetizers: Moo Shu Turkey w/ Duck Sauce & Pancakes, Smoked Turkey Wings, Turkey Croquettes
• Soups/Stews/Chilis: Enchilada Turkey Soup, Turkey Cocido, White Turkey Chili
• Salads: Turkey Carnitas Mesclun Salad w/ Tangerine Vinaigrette, Indonesian Turkey Salad w/ Curried Dressing
• Sandwiches: Basil Salsa & Smoked Turkey Focaccia Sandwich, Roasted Turkey & Fontina Italian Style Sandwich, Grilled Turkey Sandwich w/ Gouda, Turkey Cranberry Croissant, Neapolitan Turkey Calzone
• Burgers: Swiss Turkey Burger w/ Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise, Basil Turkey Burger w/ Grilled Vegetables & Muenster Cheese, Turkey Burger w/ Cranberry Pecan Mint Pesto
• Entrees: Grilled Turkey Adobe w/ Rhubarb Cilantro Chutney, Turkey Oskar, Turkey Picadillo w/ Jalapeno Rice, Turkey & Herb Dumplings, Turkey Osso Buco w/Asiagio Polenta & Muenster Cheese

“Visits to our recipe database are up more than 40 percent this year over 2002,” says NTF’s Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Sherrie Rosenblatt. “It’s a very popular section of the site and one we’re committed to enriching with new tested foodservice recipes for operators seeking new and innovative applications for this nutritious protein.”

To access NTF’s recipe database, log onto www.eatturkey.com, click on “recipe database,” then “foodservice” and finally the “search now” button. The database is searchable by meal type, ethnicity, preparation method and turkey product. Operators may also share their own turkey creations by submitting recipes for database consideration to info@turkeyfed.org.

For operators who want the convenience of recipe delivery direct to their desktops, eatturkey.com offers an E-Mail Recipe Program. From the homepage of eatturkey.com simply click on the Recipe E-Mail sign up icon and follow the instructions. Every month, recipes, turkey trends and news will arrive packaged in an attractive HTML format with dynamic graphics and color photography.

The National Turkey Federation is the advocate for all segments of the U.S. turkey industry. It's award winning web site www.eatturkey.com offers successful on-line professional chef cooking demonstrations and a searchable database of more than 300 recipes that exhibit turkey's versatility as a profit-building item, which enhances menus in all meal occasions during every season of the year. Operators can also go to www.eatturkey.com to sign up for the RecipE-mail program to register and receive unique recipe ideas that add flair to holiday and special occasion menus year-round.