Name: Turkey and Sweet Potato Sandwich
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bottled turkey gravy; 1 large (8 oz) sweet potato; 4 sourdough rolls; 4 tsp dried sage; 1 lb thickly sliced deli-style roasted turkey breast, torn or cut in 2-inch pieces (or Thanksgiving turkey leftovers); 1 cup whole- or crushed-berry cranberry sauce (not jellied)

Thanksgiving on a roll

Here's a pilgrim's dinner you can make in minutes and enjoy year-round, not only on turkey Thursday. Straight from the menu of New York City's Chat 'n Chew Diner, this sandwich has all the flavors of a Thanksgiving meal without stuffing you full of calories. Use turkey leftovers this month or buy sliced turkey breast from the deli. Consider the result comfort food for the time-pressed.

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