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200 Best Panini Recipes

• Updated September 2013 – New features! Over 75,000 copies already sold in previous editions
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Robert Rose
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778802019
• ISBN-13: 978-0778802013
• Cover price $24.95

ABOUT 200 BEST PANINI RECIPES

These tantalizing and innovative recipes provide all the inspiration you need to recreate the bistro experience at home. In Italy, panini are considered fast food because they’re so easy to prepare, but the delectable results make them seem gourmet. Whether you’re looking for a traditional sandwich or a completely new combination of flavors, these recipes will provide you with an endless variety of mealtime solutions — for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert!

A new cover and 16 all-new color photographs provide oozing and irresistible inspiration. Tiffany has put her own spin on some traditional sandwich recipes, such as the Classic Reuben Panini, the Monte Cristo Panini and the Philly Chicken Panini. She’s also figured out how to reinvent other recipes that she enjoys (and we know you will too), like Chicken Caesar Panini and Lobster Fontina Panini, as well as including her favorites, such as Beef and Brie Panini and Shrimp Club Panini.

There’s also a wonderful array of recipes featuring brand-new flavor combinations that are simply delicious.

Before you get to preparing one of Tiffany’s recipes, there’s a comprehensive section on equipment and ingredient options. There’s even a bonus chapter that features over 25 recipes for fresh, homemade condiments. This handy information makes for the ideal panini pantry, so you’ll create perfect panini every time.

TIFFANY COLLINS is a nationally recognized culinary professional. She captivates audiences at home shows and has made numerous national media appearances, including Good Morning America, HGTV, Home Shopping Network and E! Entertainment Television.

MY THOUGHTS

Chapters in this cookbook include:

• Breakfast and Brunch Panini
• Vegetarian Panini
• Fish and Seafood Panini
• Chicken and Turkey Panini
• Beef Panini
• Pork Panini
• Deli Counter Panini
• Leftovers Panini
• Panini Just for Kids
• Desserts
• Condiments

The great thing about paninis, besides the taste, is that they don’t really require a ton of prep. Just the know how of what to put between the slices of bread and how to cook it. This cookbook can help you with that. Recipes are all easy to understand. Recipes include serving size, and many include tips and variations. This cookbook only contains 16 color photographs. While they are certainly mouth watering, I wish there were more. (I should note that these photos are really appetizing, and if there were more I might want to eat the book like a panini.) There are some great panini recipes in here. I’m really looking forward to trying some including Apple Cheddar Bacon Bagels, Grilled Chicken Mozzarella and Pepperoni Panini, Cranberry Turkey Panini, Cheddar Ham and Apple Panini, Cheesy Prosciutto Panini, Canadian Bacon Tomato and Parmesan Panini, Clubhouse Chicken Panini, and Simple Strawberry Shortcakes. This cookbook would be perfect for anyone that enjoys making or eating paninis.

Greek Veggie Panini Recipe

Excerpted from 200 Best Panini Recipes by Tiffany Collins © 2013 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with publisher permission.
page 53, Vegetarian

The freshness of cucumber, tomato and red onion combines with the salty flavor of kalamata olives in this traditional Greek recipe.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 7-inch (18 cm) pitas
• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 mL)
• 1⁄4 cup hummus (50 mL)
• 4 to 6 thin slices red onion
• 1⁄2 cup diced seeded cucumber (125 mL)
• 1⁄4 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers (50 mL)
• 1⁄4 cup drained pitted kalamata olives, halved (50 mL)
• 1⁄4 cup diced seeded tomato (50 mL)
• 1⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese (50 mL)
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch dried oregano

• Preheat panini grill to high

1. Brush one side of each pita with oil. Place on a work surface, oiled side down, and spread hummus over half of each pita, dividing evenly and leaving
a 1⁄2-inch (1 cm) border around the edges. Evenly layer onion to taste, cucumber, roasted peppers, olives, tomato and feta on top of hummus. Sprinkle with pepper and oregano. Fold pitas over filling, pressing gently to pack.

2. Place sandwiches in grill, close the top plate and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Serves 2

Tip
Kalamata olives are packed in vinegar and cured, producing a rich, sour flavor. They’re great served as an appetizer or as a complement to salads and other dishes.

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