Happy Panini Day!

Panini Heaven
So I am nuts about the panini. Have you had one? Do you know what it is?

What is a panini? Well, its is crisp, anything goes, super deliciouse, grilled cheese on steroids!


You need a press. The presses can be mechanical, electric grills, something like a George Foreman Grill, but definitely NOT a George Foreman Grill. (Sorry George, but, hey, there's an idea for you! ) Anyway, you get the idea. You pull the handle down, the preheated grills on top and bottom close like an alligator mouth on your sandwich, creating grill marks while heating up your sandwich and pressing it together. Presses also come as cast iron lids (remember, pot holders are our friends), and skilled bottoms. Don't panic! You will still get your grill marks. Just as with the electric press, you will still need to apply pressure to them.

Go to Panera and watch them use their panini press. You will see that you don't need to squash the sandwhich, unless you want to and not a lot of time is necessary for each sandwich.

There really is a range of presses to chose from. Visit http://www.paninihappy.com/ for great recipes and tips on presses and read enjoy her blog. Presses can be found anywhere. For exmple visit http://www.target.com/ and search up panin press. They have a nice selection of panini makers at reasonable prices that will get you started on your way to Panini Heaven!

I going to enjoy a panini and a strawberry dacquiri. You should enjoy a panini too. We will celebrate today, because its TODAY! Yayyyy!

For your 1st panini try this:
2 slices of Italian bread (PAM the outsides)

on bottom slice, layer up

shredded mozzerella

cleaned spinach leaves (slight handful-be neat)

pulled or cubed, grilled chicken (leftovers of any kind are ok, salmon is awesome)

dried cranberries

feta cheese

top with a little sprinkle of mozzerella

sprinkle on some strawberry vinegrette

Put the lid on your sandwich and grill it!
(30 seconds, 1 minute, you decide, just check it for grill marks and melted cheese)
So good. It fits with the Mediterranean theme that is hot in food right now.


or how about this one:
Any bread (PAM the outsides)
peanut butter
jelly
press it and eat it
Easy and Delicious!

You know,
You know, you could cut them into cubes or triangles and dust them with a hint of
Powdered suger mixed with a little cocoa powder and serve them with tea.
Pinkies up!
You see, even simple foods can be fashionable!