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How To Perfectly Grill Your Panini

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Using a Panini press is the ideal way to make a panini. Buying a good one that allows you to regulate the temperature and the amount of pressure applied to the sandwich are key in getting your sandwich just the way you want it. Using a dense or heavier bread is also best when making a panini, usually about 1/2 inch thick is best. Brushing the outside of the bread with olive oil or butter will produce a nice crispy bread. Pick your ingredients, meats, cheeses, and vegetables are the norm, but you can put anything you please in your panini. Overfilling is also key, overfilling will make your sandwhich leak as it’s being grilled and you probably won’t be happy with that. The right temperature is also important, a medium high temperature for a thinner panini, and for thicker sandwiches a lower temperature is best so that all the ingredients in your sandwich heat all the way through. When you place your panini in the press only apply enough pressure to make sure the entire sandwich is in contact with the grill. As the panini cooks and the cheese melts the sandwich will flatten further. Paninis are best eaten hot.

Best Toppings For Your Panini Sandwich

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The panini is a variety of sandwiches that have come from Italy. They are very popular all around the world. In Italy a panini usually is prepared with a special type of bread called ciabatta. Although any type of bread could be used ciabatta is the most popular. The bread is normally cut horizontally and the sandwich is filled with salami, ham, cheese, and many other special types of ingredients to make it delicious. Sometimes a panini is served hot after it has been pressed on a grill. A toasted panini, colloquially called “toast” is made of two vertical slices of bread filled the meat and almost always a few slices of prosciutto and cheese, and cooked on the grill in a sandwich press. In central Italy, there is a popular version of panini which is filled with porchetta, which are pieces of roast pork. Traditionally the sandwiches are served without any sauce or olive oil. What is now a very popular type of panini is made with a soft French bread and stuffed with your choice of baked or grilled meat. Just like normal paninis this come with vegetables, mozzarella cheese. It is the perfect choice to satisfy your appetite.

Not Your Average Grilled Cheese Sandwich

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Nothing reminds one of their childhood like the thought of toasted, buttery bread, filled with ooey gooey cheese. Grilled cheese is a classic childhood staple that is frequently paired with soup from that legendary white and red labeled can. While ordinary grilled cheese sandwiches cause us to reminisce about our childhood, the fact is that grilled cheese can be anything but ordinary; in fact, grilled cheese can become extraordinary.
With the simple addition of meats, fruits, spreads, and a variety of cheeses; a grilled cheese sandwich can take on a whole different persona. Why not deviate from the traditional American cheese and jazz things up with a new creation. Here are just a couple of possible winning combinations:

Mexican grilled cheese
Colby-jack cheese, paired with salsa and chili peppers

Italian grilled cheese
Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses paired with tomato sauce, basil, and fresh tomatoes

Thanksgiving grilled cheese
Cheddar cheese, paired with turkey, sage, and cranberry sauce

Hot wing grilled cheese
Monetary jack and blue cheeses, paired with crispy chicken, and hot wing sauce

The possibilities are endless. With a little imagination and creativity, anyone is capable of taking an ordinary grilled cheese sandwich and turning it into a delectable masterpiece, which is sure to tantalize the taste buds!

A Twist On The Average Tuna Melt

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Are you looking for a recipe to warm up your winter nights that is easy and inexpensive? A tuna melt can satisfy all appetites and is something that children will like also. A twist on this traditional recipe is to give your tuna melt a little zing by making it a southwestern style sandwich.. Using sourdough bread, make your tuna as usual but leave out any pickle relish or celery. Onion can be used in the tuna mix if desired. Instead of your usual cheese, use pepper jack cheese. Add canned mild Anaheim green chillies to the top of your sandwich and grill until golden brown.Additional information can be found at http://thesavingsmomma.com/2011/09/27/cheap-eats-chicken-salad/. If you prefer you can use fresh roasted green chillies or any chilies, but make sure they are not too hot for your taste.

This sandwich will heat up a chilly night and can be served with Tabasco sauce for those who love spicy food. Great side dishes would be taco chips and guacamole. This is a great Southwestern twist on a old time American food. Green chilies are rich in vitamin C and all the of B vitamins, magnesium and potassium. Adding green chilies is a great way to add important nutrients to one great tasting sandwich.