200 Best Panini Recipes

The fresh, robust flavors of Italian grilled sandwiches. A panini is an Italian-inspired pressed sandwich enjoyed throughout Italy and, increasingly, in North American cafés, restaurants and kitchens. Italians regard panini as fast food thanks to its easy preparation, which also accounts for its success in North America. Sales of panini makers have skyrocketed, with small appliance manufacturers releasing new models each year. Tiffany Collins provides great recipes that replicate the bistro experience and maximize the use of a home panini maker. Among the recipes for this vibrant, flavorful food are:Salami, prosciutto, mozzarella panini with roasted red peppers; Philly cheesesteak paniniBacon, spinach and hard-boiled egg panini; smoked salmon, red onion, cream cheese and caper paniniSweet Italian sausage, provolone and tomato sauce panini; hummus, red onion and Swiss cheese paniniPulled pork panini; Tuscan tuna and white bean panini; shrimp club paniniCuban panini; smores panini; sliced beef, caramelized onions and gorgonzola paniniSmoked turkey, brie and Granny Smith apple panini; south of the border turkey panini with perfect guacamole. This Italian tradition can now be experienced at home and enjoyed by the whole family. Read more