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1. Croissant Panini 4 croissants, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise 4 ounces smoked Gouda, grated (about 1 1/3 cups) 8 teaspoons grated Parmesan 4 ounces Genoa salami (about 24 slices) 5 ounces arugula Heat a panini grill. Divide 1-ounce (1/3 cup) smoked Gouda between 1 top and 1 bottom of a croissant. Sprinkle each half with 1 teaspoon Parmesan. Top each side with about 3 slices of Genoa salami (about 1 ounce of salami per sandwich, total.) Top 1 half of the sandwich with a small handful of arugula. Close the sandwich and continue with the remaining sandwiches. Grill the panini until the cheese melts, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cut each sandwich into thirds. Place the remaining arugula on a serving platter. Place the warm sandwich slices on the arugula. Serve hot. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_35038,00.html Smoked Turkey Panini 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, quartered, cored and thinly sliced 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 4 equal pieces, then each in half lengthwise 1/2 pound smoked Gouda cheese, grated 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli smoked turkey In a grill pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cook the apples until just softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the apples from the pan and reserve; don't clean the pan. 2. Top each of the 4 bread bottoms with one-fourth of the cheese, turkey and cooked apples, and the bread tops. 3. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 sandwich and place a heavy pan on top of it to press it down. Grill for 3 minutes, pressing down occasionally, then turn over and continue cooking until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes more. Grill the remaining sandwiches, adding another 1/2 tablespoon of butter each time before grilling. http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/sandwich-recipes/smoked-turkey-panini/article.html (*-*)
2. I love to cook and I am a part time cook. Grilled Cuban Sandwiches. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Ingredients: 8 soft French rolls or Hoagie buns, split 1/4 cup mustard 1/4 cup pickle relish 4 slices Swiss cheese, cut to fit rolls 4 slices deli ham, cut to fit rolls 4 slices Provolone cheese, cut to fit rolls 4 slices deli turkey breast, cut to fit rolls 3 Tbsp. butter, softened Preparation: Preheat panini grill, indoor grill, or waffle iron. Spread mustard on half of the cut side of split rolls. Spread pickle relish on the other half. Make sandwiches using the coated split rolls, using Swiss, ham, Provolone, and turkey. Spread butter thinly on outside of rolls. Place sandwich on grill, close cover, and press down if necessary, using a kitchen towel or oven mitt to shield your hand. Grill for 4-5 minutes until crisp and hot. Makes 4 sandwiches Italian Grilled Cheese This delicious sandwich is dipped in an egg mixture before grilling on a dual sided contact grill, panini grill, or waffle maker. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 8 slices whole wheat bread 1/4 cup prepared pesto 8 thin slices mozzarella cheese 1 tomato, thinly sliced 8 thin slices Provolone cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup milk 1/8 tsp. white pepper 1 Tbsp. flour 3 Tbsp. cornmeal 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese Preparation: Preheat dual contact grill, waffle maker, or panini maker. Spread one side of each slice of bread with pesto. Make sandwiches, enclosing a thin slice of tomato between two slices of cheese, one mozzarella and one provolone. On shallow plate, beat eggs with milk and pepper. On another shallow plate, combine flour, cornmeal, and Parmesan cheese. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, then dip into flour mixture. Cook for 4 minutes on grill until crisp and golden. Grilled Tuna Melt Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 4 minutes Ingredients: 8 slices whole wheat bread 6 oz. can chunk tuna, drained 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 slices American cheese, diced 1 tomato, sliced 1 Tbsp. butter Preparation: Combine tuna, mayonnaise and cheese in small bowl and mix gently until combined. Make sandwiches with tuna mixture, bread and tomatoes. Spread butter thinly on outsides of sandwiches. Preheat George Foreman or two sided indoor grill. Grill sandwiches on grill for 2-4 minutes, until bread is golden brown and filling is hot. 4 sandwiches Waffle Wiches Use any combination of meats, cheeses, and breads in this easy recipe. This is a fun way to use your waffle iron. If you don't have a waffle maker, you might as well get one that is also a grill! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 lb. deli sliced Colby, Monterey Jack, or Provolone cheese 1/4 lb. thinly sliced deli meats 8 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread Preparation: Spray a waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray and heat. Meanwhile, make sandwiches with cheese, deli meats and bread. Place 1 sandwich in the middle of the heated waffle iron. Bake for 2-3 minutes or until sandwich is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. 4 sandwiches
3. Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, and pounded thin 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers (bottled or canned) 4 slices provolone cheese (sliced thick) 1/2-3/4 cup pesto sauce (bottled or homemade) 8 slices Italian bread (sliced 1/2-inch thick, can use about 4 x 4-inch ciabatta rolls in place of the Italian bread) olive oil, for brushing on bread Pound the chicken fillets until thin between two pieces of waxed paper, then marinate in oil, garlic, pepper and Italian seasoning for about 1-1/2 hours. Heat a grill pan or saute pan (the breasts can also be grilled on the BBQ). Season the breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken on medium heat for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and place on a plate or board. Top each fillet with some of the roasted peppers and a slice of cheese. Spread BOTH sides of the bread with pesto sauce. Place chicken inside the bread and form to a sandwich. Brush both sides of the outside of bread with olive oil. Heat a grill pan or a 10-inch skillet on medium high heat. Place the panini in the pan (only 2 at a time). Weigh the panini down with another heavy skillet and then top with a heavy can (a very large can of tomato juice works great for this!) cook for about 3 minutes, or until bread is toasted. Turn the panini, and weigh it down again with a heavy skillet and a can on top, and toast for another 3 minutes. Remove from pan and cut in half. Turkey Panini 12 slices sourdough bread, 1/2-inch thick 3 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 lb deli turkey, thinly sliced 12 slices bacon, crisply cooked and broken in half 1 large tomato, sliced 6 slices colby-monterey jack cheese Avocado Ranch Dressing 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing 1 small avocado, mashed Spread one side of each bread slice with butter. Place 6 bread slices butter sides down; top with turkey, bacon, tomato, cheese and dressing. Top with remaining bread slices, butter sides up. Cover and cook sandwiches in 12 inch skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted. Smoked Turkey Panini 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, quartered, cored and thinly sliced 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 4 equal pieces, then each in half lengthwise 1/2 pound smoked Gouda cheese, grated 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli smoked turkey 1. In a grill pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Cook the apples until just softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the apples from the pan and reserve; don't clean the pan. 2. Top each of the 4 bread bottoms with one-fourth of the cheese, turkey and cooked apples, and the bread tops. 3. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the grill pan over medium heat. Add 1 sandwich and place a heavy pan on top of it to press it down. Grill for 3 minutes, pressing down occasionally, then turn over and continue cooking until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes more. Grill the remaining sandwiches, adding another 1/2 tablespoon of butter each time before grilling. Italian Panini 1 (12 inch) hoagie rolls (or the bread of your choice) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ounces Italian dressing 2 slices provolone cheese 4 slices deli ham 8 slices genoa salami 8 slices deli pepperoni 4 slices tomatoes 2 pepperoncini peppers (chopped) Cut roll open. Brush outside of roll with olive oil. Brush both sides of inside with italian dressing. Cut cheese in half, add the 4 halves to the bread. Add the remaining ingredients in order listed. Cut in half. Grill in your panini press or George Foreman grill. Enjoy. Grilled Italian Sausage Panini 1 hot Italian sausage or sweet Italian sausage, uncooked 1 ciabatta or sourdough bun, split 2-3 slices provolone cheese (depending on size of slices) roasted red peppers, to taste (or other toppings) Put sausage in small pot and cover with water. Bring to boil over high heat. Once water boils, prick the sausage with a fork several times so that the grease comes out as it cooks. Boil sausage for 5 minutes, or until it looks at least halfway cooked. Remove sausage from water, and either rinse it under warm water (there might be some scum on it), or wipe it with a clean paper towel. Preheat George Foreman grill. Slice sausage in half, lengthwise. Place sausage cut-side down on hot grill, and cook until done (about 5 minutes or so). Place cheese in bun, then add sausage, and top with roasted red peppers and/or your own favourite additions such as hot banana peppers, marinara sauce, olives, tomatoes, fresh basil, etc, etc. Close sandwich and grill in George Foreman until the bread is golden and crispy. Cut sandwich in half and enjoy! I hope these were helpful,Take Care!!! :)