Food Network: Turkey Sandwiches with Pesto Mayonnaise and Dried Cranberries

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Turkey Sandwiches with Pesto Mayonnaise and Dried Cranberries
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

1 loaf ciabatta or French bread, 14 to 16 inches in
length, ends trimmed on the bias
Pesto Mayonnaise, recipe follows
1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
3 tablespoons coarsely grated Parmesan
1 pound sliced baked turkey breast
2 cups chiffonade Romaine lettuce

Cut the bread in half lengthwise and place on a work
surface, cut sides up.

Spread the pesto mayonnaise on both sides of the bread to taste and sprinkle the
cranberries across the bottom slices. Top the cranberries with a light layer of
the cheese and arrange the sliced turkey evenly over the cheese and top with the
lettuce. Place the top piece of bread over the lettuce, pressing down to adhere.

Slice crosswise on the bias into 4 equal portions, arrange on plates, and
serve.

Pesto Mayonnaise:
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves (about 2 ounces)
1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup mayonnaise (good quality store bought, or homemade)

In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic,
salt, and pepper and puree, scraping down the sides as needed. With the machine
running, add the oil through the feed tube and process until the mixture is thick
and smooth. Add the Parmesan and process for 15 seconds.

Transfer to a bowl and add the mayonnaise, stirring to blend well. Cover tightly
and refrigerate until ready to serve. (The pesto mayonnaise will keep for 3 days
refrigerated.)

Yield: 3/4 cup