Roasted Vegetable Panini

August 27, 2011 by
 
My new favorite thing.
 
Honest.  Wait… do I say that often?
 
Either way, I really mean it this time. : )
 
I have casually mentioned to my husband that I could be a vegetarian, it really wouldn’t bother me.
(Especially with a sandwich like this!)  He usually stares at me in fear for a few seconds until I start to smile.   : )
 

ROASTED VEGETABLE PANINI

 
THE VEG:
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced 1/4″ thick
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1/4″ thick
3 small zucchini, sliced 1/4″ thick
1 T olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
 
PESTO SPREAD:
4 oz cream cheese
2 T chopped artichokes
2 T pesto
zest of 1 lemon
 
TO ASSEMBLE:
8 slices Sourdough bread
Butter
Tomatoes, sliced
Provolone Cheese
Arugula
 

Toss all the veg ingredients together on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Roast at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
Lay 4 slices out buttered side down and spread other side with pesto spread.  Top with the roasted vegetables, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and arugula.
Top each with another slice of bread, with the pesto mix spread on the inside and butter on the outside.
Grill on a panini press or griddle.
 
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Panini Club

May 20, 2011 by
 
Okay, so this isn’t a club sandwich.  But.. close enough. : )  It does have ham, bacon, and tomato which you do usually find in a club sandwich at least.  We had a gorgeous sunny day today so I’m in the mood for sandwiches!  One of our favorite good-weather dinners.  And paninis definetely make it feel like a little more thought was put in even if it wasn’t ; )
We don’t usually use plain mayo in sandwiches either.  I usually mix in some pesto or freshly chopped rosemary to some mayo and keep that in the fridge for sandwiches.  So much better!
 
PANINI CLUB
 
Ciabatta, or other good quality crusty bread
Mayonnaise
Ham
Avocado, sliced
Bacon, cooked crisp
Tomato, sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced
 
Slice bread, spread two sliced with mayo.
Top one with remaining ingredients and the remaining slice of bread.
Cook in a panini press*.
*Other options: Cook sandwiches in a heavy (preferably cast iron) skillet- top sandwiches with another heavy skillet to press them down as they cook. Flip and cook the other side the same.
You could also use this method in a grill pan.
 
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Turkey and Artichoke Panini

February 19, 2010 by
I know, I know.
“Holly, you JUST posted a panini recipe!”
I know.
But this was good.
Really good.
So just try it already.
(For the record, the last one was pretty fabulous though. But this one is good too.)
 
 
TURKEY AND ARTICHOKE PANINI
 
Pugliese Style Artisinal bread (Just make sure it’s something firm that will hold up)
Turkey
Artichoke hearts
Havarti Cheese
Tomatoes
Red onions, sliced
Melted butter
 
Heat your panini press to medium-high heat. (I use my Cuisinart Griddler).
If you don’t have one, you can use a heavy skillet, and weigh down the sandwiches with another heavy skillet.
Brush one side of bread slices with butter.
Layer ingredients on bread, top with another slice. (Buttered side to the outside…. but you knew that)
Cook sandwiches until seared and cheese is melting. Enjoy!
 
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Italian Panini

February 12, 2010 by
Oh yum. Is there anything as good as a good sandwich? Okay, maybe some things are as good, but seriously, this sandwich is REALLY good. you. must. make. it. now.
Oh, and is it “Italian”? I don’t know, but I needed to give it a name! And it sounded all right to me.
 
ITALIAN PANINI
 
 
Here’s the guests for the party:
 
Artisan bread (Just be sure to use something that will hold up to a panini press)
Ham
Salami
Roasted Red Peppers
Red Onions
Pepperoncinis
Olives
Spinach
Mozzarella Cheese
Melted Butter or Olive Oil
 
Brush one side of bread slices with butter or olive oil.
Layer up with ingredients. Put on hot panini press (Or use a pan if you don’t have one)
Cook on medium high heat until bread is seared and cheese is melted.
 
 
 
 
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Cheddar, Ham, and Apple Panini

January 31, 2010 by

My family loves the combination of apple and cheese and ham.  Panini sandwiches are one of our favorite easy meals.  They are easy to customize for each person, inexpensive, and delicious!

Panini Sandwiches with Cheddar, Ham and Apple
Firm artisan bread 
Cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded
Apple, cored and sliced
Ham
Honey Mustard
Butter

I get them all ready to go at the same time. While assembling, I get my Cuisinart Griddler heating up. If you don’t have one, or a different panini press, use a heavy skillet instead (cast iron would be best.) and when you put the sandwiches in, you can put another heavy pan on top to press the sandwiches. (If you use this method, go ahead and get both skillet hot, so you’ll sear both sides at once.
Okay, to assemble:
Spread one side of half of the bread slices with butter, and lay buttered side down. Spread other side with honey mustard.

Layer on some cheddar cheese then ham, then apple slices

Now top with more cheddar cheese

Spread remaining bread with butter on one side, honey mustard on the other.
Put bread, honey mustard side to the inside of sandwich, on top.
Cook until cheese is melted, eat hot.

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