The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook

438 Pages·2013·49.01 MB·English

by  Kathy Strahs

Table of Contents
Title Page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Frontispiece
Preface
Acknowledgments
PANINI AND PANINI PRESSES
POULTRY PERFECTION
Chicken, Brie, Fig, and Arugula Panini
Pulled BBQ Chicken Panini
Mediterranean Chicken Flatbread Panini
Jerk Chicken Panini
Red Chile Chicken Panini
Chicken Bacon Melt Panini
Chicken Parm Panini
Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini
Garlic Chicken Panini
Chicken Caesar Panini
Lemon-Thyme Chicken Panini
Chicken Sausage, Apple Butter, and Fontina Panini
Red, White, and Blue Cheese Panini
Turkey Panini, Marbella-Style
Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Panini
Turkey Jalapeño Melt Panini
Turkey and Wild Mushroom Panini
Turkey, Fig, Gorgonzola, and Arugula Panini
Turkey Monte Cristo Panini
Turkey Rachel Panini
Turkey-Apple Panini with Camembert and Arugula Pesto
Turkey-Apple Panini with Fig and Gruyère
Smoked Turkey Croque Monsieur Panini
Smoked Turkey Panini with Manchego, Arugula, and Sun-Dried-Tomato Mayonnaise
Duck Breast Club Panini
No-Fuss, No-Flip Chicken Quesadillas
Southwestern Grilled Chicken
BBQ Chicken Thighs
Chicken Teriyaki
Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken
Grilled Jerk Chicken
Brined Turkey Thigh
Spatchcocked Game Hen
Grilled Duck Breasts
Grilled Duck Breast Salad with Fried Goat Cheese and Strawberries
HIGH ON THE HOG
Ham, Apple, and Smoked Cheddar Panini with a Brown Sugar Crust
Ham, Pineapple, and Mozzarella Panini
Ham, Brie, and Apple Butter-Mustard Panini
Spicy Elvis Panini
Bacon, Cheddar, and Tomato Panini
Speck, Taleggio, and Grill-Roasted Garlic Panini
Soppressata Panini with Mozzarella and Pesto
Manchego, Honey, and Hot Soppressata Panini
Serrano Ham, Manchego, and Membrillo Panini
Grilled Asparagus Panini with Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Arugula Salad Panini
Manchego, Marmalade, and Prosciutto Panini
Fig, Smoked Gouda, and Prosciutto Panini Stackers
Antipasto Panini
Salami, Prosciutto, and Provolone Panini
Salami, Taleggio, and Peach Panini
Pepperoni Pizza Panini
BBQ Rib Melt Panini
Sausage, Peppers, and Smoked Mozzarella Panini
Chorizo Tortas
Cubano Panini
Pork Tenderloin, Caramelized Pear, and Cheddar Panini
Pork Tenderloin, Apple Butter, and Provolone Panini
Grilled Pork Bánh Mì
Grilled Bacon
Beer-Grilled Bratwursts
Sweet and Smoky Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions
THE BUTCHER’S BEST
Roast Beef, Asiago, Tomato, and Watercress Panini
Roast Beef, Cheddar, and Arugula Salad Panini
Hawaiian Flank Steak Teriyaki Panini
Chimichurri Skirt Steak Panini with Provolone and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Tri-Tip French Dip Panini au Jus
Grilled Steak Tortas
Green Chile Steak Melt Panini
Cheese Steak Panini
Meatloaf Melt Panini
California Steak Panini
Cheeseburger Patty Melt Panini
Southwestern Chili Panini
Pastrami and Aged Cheddar Panini
Reuben Panini
Lamb, Asiago, and Tomato Panini
Lamb, Fig, and Goat Cheese Panini with Fennel Slaw
Greek Lamb Panini with Feta, Tapenade, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Chimichurri Skirt Steak
Grilled Flank Steak Fajitas
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak
Marinated Lamb Chops
Marinated Lamb Shawarma
GIFTS FROM THE SEA
Grilled Shrimp, Mango, and Avocado Panini with Pepper Jelly and Monterey Jack
Cheese
Greek Shrimp Panini with Pesto, Feta, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Grilled Salmon Sandwiches with BBQ Rémoulade
Grilled Salmon BLT Panini
Tuna Melt Panini
Pan Bagnat Panini (French-Style Tuna Melt)
Italian Tuna Melt Panini
Tuna and White Bean–Chive Hummus Tartines
Bacon Crab Melt Panini
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Panini
Smoked Salmon, Goat Cheese, and Fennel Slaw Panini
Smoked Trout, Boursin, and Cucumber Panini
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Mashed Black Beans and Avocado Salsa Fresca
Grilled Salmon Packets with Pesto and Tomatoes
Grilled Salmon with Old Bay Aioli
Seared Ahi and Avocado Salad
Ahi Tuna Burgers
Grilled Fish Tacos
NATURE’S BOUNTY
Roasted Apples, Brie, and Pecan Panini
Sunflower Butter, Banana, and Honey Panini Sliders
Homemade Peanut Butter and Caramelized Banana Panini
Grilled Asparagus Tartines with Fresh Ricotta, Pesto, and Scallions
Heirloom Tomato Panini
Caprese Panini
Burrata Caprese Tartines
Greek-Style Caprese Panini
Marinated Portobello Mushroom Panini
Portobello Patty Melt Panini
Grilled Portobello Cheese Steak Panini
Wild Mushroom Melt Panini
Kale, Grill-Roasted Garlic, and Cheddar Panini
Broccoli Rabe, White Bean–Chive Hummus, and Roasted Red Pepper Panini
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Tartines
Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana Panini
Black Bean Patty Melt Panini
Grilled Peach Salad with Toasted Pecans, Blue Cheese, and Honey Balsamic Syrup
Grilled Smashed Potatoes
Grilled Fennel
Grilled Acorn Squash with Cranberry-Ginger Maple Syrup and Toasted Walnuts
Grilled Herbed Vegetables
Grilled Herbed Vegetable Salad
Grilled Cheese Panzanella Salad
Grilled Tomato Soup with Herbed Grilled Cheese Croutons
Grilled Tofu and Bok Choy Bowl
Spinach-Feta Quinoa Cakes with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce
Grilled Tomatillo Guacamole
GOOEY GOODNESS
Cheddar and Apple Butter Panini with Rosemary Candied Pecans
Cheddar, Apple, and Whole-Grain-Mustard Panini
Pimiento Cheese Panini
Honey Walnut-Crusted Aged Cheddar Panini
Cheddar, Bacon, and Apple-Onion Panini
Wine and Cheese Panini
Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Panini
Gruyère, Apples, and Fig Preserves Panini
Gruyère and Pickled Sweet Onion Panini
Gruyère and Red Onion Confit Panini
Brie, Basil, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Panini
Brie and Orange Marmalade Panini
Raclette and Honey Panini
Sweet Corn Panini with Smoked Gouda, Scallions, and Chile Butter
Spicy Grilled Cheese Sliders
Rajas Grilled Cheese Panini
Goat Cheese and Pepper Jelly Panini
Marinated Mozzarella Panini with Artichokes and Roasted Red Peppers
Lemon-Basil Grilled Cheese Panini
Green Chile Grilled Cheese Panini
Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Panini
Panini Pops
Grilled Brie with Honey and Toasted Pecans
ON THE MORNING MENU
Granola-Crusted Pear, Almond Butter, and Honey Panini
Strawberry, Banana, and Nutella Panini
Blueberry Ricotta Grilled Cheese Panini
Avocado and Bacon Toasts
Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar English Muffin Panini
Croque Madame Panini
Monte Cristo Panini
Egg White Omelet Panino with Spinach, Feta, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Rajas, Steak, and Egg Panini
Grilled French Toast
Caramel Apple-Stuffed French Toast
Grill-Tarts
Maple Bacon Breakfast Sausage
Egg Scramble Breakfast Quesadillas
Bacon Breakfast Burritos
Ham, Egg, and Cheddar Breakfast Crêpes
Chorizo and Potato Grilled Hand Pies
Mini Frittata
A LITTLE SOMETHING SWEET
Apple Pie Panini
PB & J Pound Cake Panini
Strawberries, Basil, and Lemon Curd Pound Cake Tartines
Brie, Nutella, and Basil Panini
Nutella S’mores Panini
Fluffernutter Panini
Sprinkle Toasts
Homemade Ice Cream Cones
Grilled Pears with Honey-Whipped Greek Yogurt and Toasted Almonds
Grown-Up Grilled Banana Splits
Mini Yellow Layer Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
Mini Carrot Layer Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Grilled Apple Turnovers
Grilled Angel Food Cake with Lemon Curd
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Measurement Equivalents
Index
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The ultimate panini press cookbook : more than 200 perfect-every-time recipes for
making panini—and lots of other things—on your panini press or other countertop grill
/ Kathy Strahs.
pages cm
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-55832-792-4 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
1. Panini. I. Title.
TX818.S77 2013
641.7’6—dc23
2013001298

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