Panini

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A traditional small Italian sandwich that is pressed and grilled so that the bread has a golden, grilled crust on both sides of the sandwich while the fillings inside are compressed together. Typically, the sandwich is filled with a variety of ingredients such as meats, cheeses, roasted bell peppers, roasted egg plant, sweet basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and other similar sandwich fillings. Most often made with a Panini Press, also referred to as a Panini Maker, a Panini Grill Press, or simply a Panini Grill, the sandwich maker contains top and bottom ridged heat plates that press and grill the bread in one operation. This feature produces a golden, crispy crust on both sides of the sandwich without requiring the sandwich be flipped to grill the other side. As the weight of the grill presses down on the sandwich, the inside fillings and the crust are compressed as is the crust into a compact sandwich.

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Glossary Terms

Panini Grill

A countertop or stovetop grill that is used to make the traditional panini, a small Italian sandwich. Also referred to as a Panini Maker, Panini Press, or a Grill Press, the ...

Recipes

Panini BLT Sandwich

A delicious twist to a classic sandwich.

Turkey Panini with Cranberry and Pears

Use your Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry leftovers to make this fabulous panini that combines irresistible sweet and savory flavors in one great tasting sandwich.

Portobello Panini Sandwich

Chocolate Banana Panini

This dessert is sure to be a kid-pleaser. Chocolate, bananas, peanut butter and marshmallows - what better combination is there?

Grilled Tuna Panini

With the first bite of this unique tuna sandwich, you will agree that it is one of the best sandwich recipes youâ€™ve ever tasted, with its radish and pickle mayonnaise; cucumber, carrot, parsley, and onion medley; and layers of Swiss cheese, housed between panini slices and served warm from the grill.