panini
chris kimball, tab july 2007

the bread:
10
in
crusty baguette -- or
cut horizontally
1
ea
piece focaccia
cut horizontally
2
ea
slices crusty bread
tuscan's good
the meat:
1
oz
prosciutto, or
sliced thin
3
oz
roast beef, or
sliced thin
3
oz
ham, or
sliced thin
3
oz
turkey, or
sliced thin
3
oz
capicola, or, etc.
sliced thin
the cheese:
1
oz
provalone, or
sliced
1
oz
fresh mozzarella, or
sliced
1
oz
asizgo, or
sliced
1
oz
gruyere, or
sliced
1
oz
fontina, or, etc.
sliced
the veggies:
2
ea
roast zucchini layrs, or

2
ea
roast eggplant layrs, or

2
ea
roast pepper layers, or

1/4
c
carmelized onions, or

1
ea
sweet basil layer, or

1
ea
sliced tomato layer

the condiments:
2 T

pesto

2 T

olive oil

-

vinegar (few drops)

  • assemble desired fillings in sandwich
  • brust top and bottom of sandwich with olive oil
  • prehead cast iron frying pan
  • place sandwich in pan, and top with second pan, 1 nr smaller
  • place can of tomatoes in second pan as further weight
  • cook 2-3 min, 'til dark golden brown
  • turn and cook other side
  • remove to board and cut in half
  • makes one sandwich