| Panini, an exemplary grilled sandwich, is found in the | | | | red onion and tomatoes |
| menus of restaurants, cafes, and bistros. Panini is an | | | | - Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil and |
| Italian plural word which translates to "small breads." | | | | olive tapenade |
| The singular term is "panino." By tradition, Panini | | | | - Jerk chicken, chipotle aioli, red leaf lettuce, roasted red |
| sandwiches are made of small breads. In | | | | peppers and sautéed onions. |
| English-speaking places, Panini is an Italian grilled | | | | Procedure: |
| sandwich. | | | | The steps in making a Panini sandwich are so simple. |
| Panini sandwiches are grilled that's why its outside | | | | First, start with the bread. Lay down two pieces of |
| texture is crunchy and the inside texture is chewy. | | | | bread. Then, brush lightly with olive oil (preferably extra |
| These sandwiches are loaded with an assortment of | | | | virgin) one side of each bread. This would result to a |
| meats, melted cheese, and vegetables. Pressure is put | | | | crispier texture. Then, put on top of bread the fillings for |
| on the sandwich while being grilled so that the | | | | the sandwich. Anything can be added. Good quality |
| ingredients will meld. | | | | meats and the remaining of the feelings between two |
| Here's the basic recipe to follow when making a Panini | | | | yummy layers of cheese is the usual arrangement. |
| grilled sandwich. | | | | Lastly, toast the sandwich. It is preferable to have a |
| Ingredients: | | | | Panini grill when making the sandwiches. A Panini grill is |
| Italian breads such as cibiatta and focaccia - Other | | | | an appliance that looks like a waffle iron. The heat is |
| kinds of breads can be used. Denser breads are | | | | used by pressing the sandwich from below and |
| preferable to get a crispy crust when toasted. | | | | above. The grill feature of the sandwich can be seen |
| Olive oil | | | | after toasting because of the ridge plates in the Panini |
| Fillings - Anything that suits the taste buds and diet. | | | | grill. The Panini grill gives pressure to the sandwich, thus, |
| Examples of good Panini sandwich fillings are the | | | | allowing the ingredients to meld and create an |
| following: | | | | appetizing and compact texture. |
| - Salami, extra virgin olive oil, roasted red peppers and | | | | In case a Panini grill is not available, a typical electrical |
| balsamic vinegar | | | | contact grill or a grill pan can be used. Pre-heat the grill |
| - Dry salami, fontina cheese and arugula | | | | pan. Then, place on it the sandwich. Afterwards, place |
| - Grilled mushrooms (portobella) and assagio cheese | | | | a heavy material, such as an aluminum foil wrapped |
| - Goat cheese, mortadella and balsamic vinegar | | | | brick, on the top of the sandwich. After toasting one |
| - Smoked Gouda, provolone, basil leaves and pesto | | | | side, flip over the sandwich and repeat the toasting |
| - Turkey, cheddar, bacon and roasted red peppers | | | | process. |
| - Turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce and avocado | | | | There are hundreds of recipes on how to make a |
| - Turkey breast, roasted ham, cheddar cheese, Swiss | | | | Panini grilled sandwich. All recipes use the basic steps. |
| cheese, lettuce and tomatoes | | | | The difference would be on what kind of bread is |
| - Roast beef, horseradish mayonnaise, mozzarella, | | | | used and what are the fillings used to stuff the |
| onions, caramelized onions and tomatoes | | | | sandwich. |
| - Pulled chicken, provolone, mayonnaise, chopped basil, | | | | |