Comments on: How to Make Panini Without a Panini Press

By: Organic Beer » Meatless Monday Pairing: Caprese Panini + Honey Basil Ale

Organic Beer » Meatless Monday Pairing: Caprese Panini + Honey Basil Ale — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:47:47 +0000

[...] 1. Preheat an electric panini maker according to the manufacturers instructions. If you don't have a panini maker, no worries. You can get a similar panini-like sandwich by using a really hot skillet or frying pan. For other options, visit: http://paninihappy.com/how-to-make-panini-without-a-panini-press/ [...]

By: Kathy Strahs

Kathy Strahs — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:35:25 +0000

Hi Carole – I believe you’re looking for this post: http://paninihappy.com/celebrating-4-years-with-a-smorgastarta/

By: Carole Mazzocca

Carole Mazzocca — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:18:48 +0000

Need a recipe for panini in sandwich cake listed on Pinterest.

By: Strawberry, Almond Butter and Parmesan Panini Sandwich Recipe | Diva on a Diet

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:55:41 +0000

[...] (Note: If you actually have a panini press, then definitely use that! Or you can just make it like a regular grilled cheese. Or you can check out Panini Happy’s How To Make Panini Without A Panini Press.) [...]

By: Roast Chicken and Spinach Panini | Family Kitchen

Roast Chicken and Spinach Panini | Family Kitchen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:36:17 +0000

[...] you don’t have a panini press, see this post at Panini Happy for alternative ways of cooking a panini without a panini [...]

By: Roasted Red Pepper and Pork Panini | Engineering the Art of Cooking

Roasted Red Pepper and Pork Panini | Engineering the Art of Cooking — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:31:16 +0000

[...] to flatten, brown and crisp the bread. If you don’t have either of these gadgets, visit http://paninihappy.com/how-to-make-panini-without-a-panini-press/ to learn how to use everyday kitchen supplies as a panini [...]

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:42:36 +0000

Thanks for the great tip, Cady!

By: Cady

Cady — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:35:50 +0000

Note for the oven-users:
You can still do the press bit. Put your panini(s) on a baking sheet, put another baking sheet on top, then complete the stack with something heavy and oven-proof. I use my dutch oven. Still no grill marks, but the pressing helps a lot. Depending on your bread you might want to hit both sheets with cooking spray.

I actually have a panini maker and still do them in the oven for dinner parties so I can make a ton at once.

By: Gloss How-To: Make a Perfect Panini | Recipes, Entertaining, Food & Drink | yumGLOSS

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:29:55 +0000

[...] still whip up a delicious grilled sandwich. Kathy Strahs, the internet’s panini expert, has a great guide to whipping up a perfect panini with anything but a [...]

By: Week 3, Meal 3: All hail King Pesto! | Fat Dude On A Diet

Week 3, Meal 3: All hail King Pesto! | Fat Dude On A Diet — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:13:11 +0000

[...] While its resting, get the rest of your work done. Also, this would be a good point to preheat your panini press. Alternatives are the George Foreman Grill or these methods. [...]