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  1. 3 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

  2. 3 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped

  3. 3 tablespoons chopped sweet onion

  4. 3 boneless turkey breast halves (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each)

  5. 2-1/4 pounds thinly sliced deli ham

  6. 1 cup butter or margarine, melted

  7. 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

  8. 2 cups diced (1/4 inch) firm white sandwich bread (from 4 slices)

  9. 1 cup dried cranberries

  10. 1/2 cup water

  11. 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) celery

  12. 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

  13. 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

  14. 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage

  15. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  16. 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

  17. 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature plus

  18. 1 tablespoon melted

  19. 1/2 lb chicken livers, trimmed

  20. 1 large egg

  21. 1/4 cup whole milk

  22. 1 (4 1/2- to 5-lb) boneless turkey breast half with skin

  23. 1/2 cup medium-dry Sherry

  24. 1/3 cup soy sauce

  25. 2 whole cloves

  26. 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf

  27. 1 1/4 cups apple cider (preferably unfiltered)

  28. 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  29. Special equipment: kitchen string; heavy-duty foil; an instant-read thermometer

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  1. This Thanksgiving , surprise guests by offering a main dish that's a slight departure from the typical turkey roast: a turkey roulade . In case you aren't familiar with the term, it merely refers to any kind of meat that's been rolled around a filling and then cooked. The result? A platter that looks more elaborate and grand than any run-of-the-mill roasted turkey. In a bowl, combine the artichokes, mushrooms and onion; set aside. With skin side down, cut a lengthwise slit through the thickest portion of each turkey breast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open the turkey breasts so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4- to 1-in. thickness; remove plastic.

  2. Place ham slices over turkey to within 1 in. of edges. Spoon vegetable mixture lengthwise down center of the ham. Roll each turkey breast, starting from a side where the fold is in the center. Secure with kitchen string at 3-in. intervals. Place the turkey rolls seam side down in one greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan and one 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the butter and thyme; spoon over the turkey rolls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until meat thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Make stuffing : Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.

  4. Toast bread cubes on a baking sheet until dry and just beginning to brown around edges, 12 to 15 minutes.

  5. Simmer cranberries in water (1/2 cup) in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, uncovered, stirring once or twice, until cranberries are tender and all of water is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

  6. Cook celery, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Wipe skillet clean.

  7. Pat livers dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in cleaned skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then sauté livers until edges are browned but livers are still pink inside, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board, reserving pan juices, and cool completely, then cut into 1/4-inch dice.

  8. Whisk together egg and milk in a large bowl, then stir in toasted bread cubes, cranberries, onion mixture, livers, reserved pan juices, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Let stand at room temperature until bread has absorbed all of liquid and stuffing is completely cool, about 10 minutes.

  9. Prepare turkey : Leave oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.

  10. Arrange turkey, skin side up, on a work surface with narrower, pointed end nearest you. Determine which long side of the breast is thickest, then, starting from that side and holding knife parallel to work surface, cut breast horizontally almost in half, stopping 1 inch from other side. Open breast like a book and put between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.

  11. Pound turkey to 1-inch thickness with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin. Discard top sheet of plastic wrap and pat turkey dry. Arrange with a short side nearest you and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.

  12. Spread stuffing evenly over turkey, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Fold short end nearest you over stuffing to enclose, gently pressing on stuffing, then roll up breast tightly.

  13. Arrange rolled turkey breast seam side down, then tie crosswise at 1-inch intervals with string. Brush turkey with melted butter (1 tablespoon), then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

  14. Roast turkey, seam side down, in a 13- by 9- by 2-inch roasting pan, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

  15. Add Sherry, soy sauce, cloves, bay leaf, 1 cup cider, and remaining teaspoon sage to roasting pan. Cover roasting pan with heavy-duty foil and continue roasting until thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of roulade registers 170°F, 35 to 45 minutes more. Transfer turkey to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 minutes before slicing. (Internal temperature will rise to 180°F.)

  16. Make sauce while turkey stands : Pour juices from roasting pan through a fine-mesh sieve into a small heavy saucepan. Skim off fat and bring to a boil.

  17. Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup cider, then whisk into boiling sauce and boil, whisking, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Slice turkey and serve with sauce.

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