| Italy is one of the best places in the world to produce | | | | 1-Cut the Italian loaf in half. On each side of the cut |
| the finest cuisines and fantastic dishes, not to forget | | | | bread, place thin slices of mozzarella to keep in tact |
| the good wine, of course. Remember spaghetti and | | | | the bread halves together when placed in Panini press. |
| pizza treats that no one could resist? Well, Italy has | | | | 2-Put a topping of fresh spinach, or fresh basil leaves, |
| definitely become very well known for that, but there is | | | | on the mozzarella. |
| more to Italian foods than these things. And what | | | | 3-Sprinkle it with a good amount of vinegar, olive oil, |
| about those enticing Italian sandwiches called Panini | | | | and salt and pepper to get the best flavor from it. |
| such as Ham Panini or Turkey Panini? | | | | 4-Next, layer it with provolone cheese. |
| Panino, or Panini in plural form, is a famous sandwich | | | | 5-Then top it with thinly-sliced ham. Shower some |
| made of a small loaf of bread that is cut horizontally, | | | | more salt and pepper. |
| stuffed with your choice of meat products, cheese, | | | | 6-Put together the two halves of bread and close it up. |
| herbs and spices, vegetables, and other ingredients. | | | | 7-Lastly, brush some olive oil before putting it on the |
| Panini sandwiches vary: some would have it served | | | | grill. |
| without the sauce or topping, as their tradition dictates; | | | | 8-Let it grill until the cheese is seen to melt. |
| some would prefer to add sauce to fit in with their | | | | 9-Remove it from the grill. Let it cool for a few minutes |
| local taste. In whatever style you want your Panini to | | | | until it’s not too hot to hold anymore. Slice it into |
| be, keep in mind though that the best way to cook | | | | your desired cuts. |
| Panini is to cook it in a Panini grill or press. | | | | 10-Then serve and enjoy your Panini! |
| To help you get started here’s a sample recipe for | | | | Panini sandwiches are not only healthy and delicious |
| the Italian Ham Panini, which is good if you have ham | | | | treats for everyone; it is the most preferred |
| leftovers in your fridge. | | | | food-to-go these days by busy bodies. While they can |
| You will need to prepare the following ingredients: | | | | easily be prepared at home and brought to the office, |
| -Thinly-sliced ham; leftovers are good | | | | they can also easily be ordered from your favorite |
| -Italian loaf bread | | | | restaurant; this option is more expensive of course. |
| -Fresh mozzarella | | | | While some people question the calories and fat found |
| -Provolone cheese | | | | in Panini sandwiches, there is nothing to worry about if |
| -Fresh basil leaves, or fresh spinach, rinse and pat dry | | | | you make your own, because you control the |
| -Extra virgin olive oil | | | | ingredients. To resolve this issue, always opt for |
| -Red wine vinegar | | | | low-fat or low-calories ingredients to fill up that Ham |
| -Salt and pepper | | | | Panini sandwich. |
| Then follow the steps below: | | | | |