Food Network star and cookbook author Rachael Ray suggests serving a mini sandwich buffet for game night, such as mini grilled cheese and tomato, mini burgers and mini Rachaels. Here's her recipe for mini Rachaels.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

16 slices mini rye bread

? cup sweet red pepper relish

1 pound smoked turkey, thinly sliced

1 pound sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

1/3 pound sliced sharp cheddar

Suggested accompaniments:

Mini pickles, mini pretzels, mini Chess men butter cookies.

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Preheat large griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

To a small pot over medium low heat, add 1tablespoon vegetable oil. Add butter, and melt it into the warmed oil. Keep a pastry brush on a spoon rest or small plate on hand.

Lay out 8 slices of rye bread. Dot bread with teaspoonfuls of red pepper relish. Top with even amounts of smoked turkey, sauerkraut and thinly sliced cheese. Top cheese with remaining slices of bread. Brush griddle or skillet with oil and butter mixture. Grill and toast sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer sandwiches to cookie sheet, and place in oven to keep warm. Makes 8 mini sandwiches.