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“Incredibly delectable panini variations . . . I couldn’t believe how ravenous I was when I finished flipping through the pages.” —Ree Drummond, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks In over 200 recipes and 100 color photographs, Kathy Strah shows how to use this versatile kitchen appliance to make not just sandwiches and panini but also dozens of main-course easy-to-prepare meals great for busy home cooks and families. Kathy includes classics like Croque Monsieur and Reuben panini as well as imaginative creations like a Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto panini and Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas. There are smaller appetizer panini as well, and a host of breakfast and brunch sandwiches. Beyond the panini, she creatively uses the panini press to make such things as chicken satay, jerk pork tenderloin, and even grilled fish tacos. An inventive chapter on desserts includes an amazing way to make homemade ice-cream cones in a panini machine, along with after-dinner options such as Grilled Pears with Honey-Whipped Greek Yogurt and Toasted Almonds. Home cooks will find inspiration on every page, and with clear recipe instructions and ample advice included throughout, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook is the first and last word on making the most of a home panini press or countertop grill. “Cover[s] such basics as appliance features and functions, ingredients, tools, and how-to-use recommendations. Dividing her 205 recipes by protein categories, [the author] borrows from almost every cuisine to fashion paninis (and other grilled foodstuffs) that accommodate a wide variety of kids’ and adults’ tastes.” —Booklist

Panini sandwiches are quick and scrumptious mainstays of delis, coffee shops, and Italian restaurants, and now you can create your own restaurant-inspired panini sandwiches with this cookbook! Here you'll find 300 recipes, from traditional Italian sandwiches to grilled appetizers, desserts, and breakfasts. You'll prepare mouthwatering recipes, including: Eggplant, Peppers, and Pesto Panini Cilantro Lime Tilapia Panini Peanut Butter and Chocolate Stuffed French Toast Grilled Vegetable Wontons Lamb, Baba Ganoush, and Feta Panini Blueberry Angel Food Panini Panini expert Anthony Tripodi offers useful tips and techniques for perfect results every time. From simple to gourmet, these recipes are sure to be the next best thing since sliced, stuffed, and grilled bread!

Silverton instituted many of these lighter menu recipes at her Los Angeles eatery, Campanile, the 2001 winner of the James Beard Award for Best Restaurant. Separate sections on spreads, condiments, and breads are accompanied by a list of suppliers. 41 full-color photos.

Simple to prepare yet sublime to eat -- sandwich recipes for every occasion.

With nothing more than a panini grill, a toaster oven, and a few simple ingredients, Jennifer and Jason Denton bring the fresh, robust flavors of Italy to your home table in Simple Italian Sandwiches. Eating in Italy is all about simple pleasures, relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh, no-frills foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, and crunchy bruschetta. In Simple Italian Sandwiches, Jennifer and Jason Denton offer up a collection of recipes for these classic bread-based dishes, plus condiments, antipasti, and salads that are easy enough for the novice cook yet tasty enough for anyone with a sophisticated palate. From Soppressata, Fontina, and Arugula Panini, to Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini, to Roasted Butternut Squash, Walnut, and Asiago Bruschetta, the dishes can be prepared in minutes and require minimal cooking. With simplicity the governing rule for today's busy schedules, Simple Italian Sandwiches is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare vibrant, flavorful food for family and friends, and then sit down and enjoy it with them.

Turn your kitchen into a sandwich factory with this beautifully photographed, easy-to-use cookbook containing over fifty delicious recipes for panini sandwiches, plus cooking tips that will help anyone create a wide variety of wholesome meals and snacks. Originally an Italian dish of grilled bread filled with meats and cheeses, panini have evolved in recent years to become more than just an ordinary sandwich. Panini recipes today include everything from fresh produce, sea-fresh fish and shellfish, and lean poultry to savory spreads and breakfast ingredients. But you can make much more than just sandwiches in a panini press; whether you are hungry for a creative lunch, casual dinner, or a unique dessert, the perfect recipe is sure to be found in the pages of Panini. With a handful of companion recipes and informative tips for grilling each panino, all you need to do is assemble the ingredients, grill and enjoy!