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Beef Panini Recipes
Braised Short Rib Panini
I recreated the short rib panini I’d been hearing so much about. Port wine braised beef with aged cheddar and onion marmalade – it sounded unbelievable.
Burger Mini-Panini Sliders If you come to dinner at my house, there’s a really good chance you’ll encounter a “dress-your-own” component in at least one of the courses. The main reason is…
Cheeseburger Patty Melt Panini Sometimes if something ain’t broke, it’s best not to try and fix it. That’s the conclusion I came to when I attempted to create a panini version of the classic…
Classic Reuben Panini You guys really got me thinking about Reubens. I couldn’t help but notice how many folks cited a Reuben as the best sandwich they ever had in their panini…
French Dip Panini As I was browsing through my favorite food blogs in my RSS reader this morning, I was drawn in by the French Dip Sandwiches on For the Love…
Green Chile Steak Melt Panini
Thinly sliced steak, green chiles, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack cheese and chipotle mayo grilled on a baguette
Maui-Style Teriyaki Beef Panini Alooooooha!! I just got back from a week in beautiful Maui – our first real family vacation since our daughter was born almost a year ago. Gorgeous…
Meat Loaf Patty Melt Panini
Have you noticed that leftovers tend to make great panini? Often it’s just a matter of adding some good bread, cheese or flavorful condiments to last…
Pittsburgh-Style Cheese Steak Panini That’s quite a beast, isn’t it? If you’ve never been to Pittsburgh you’re probably thinking I’ve finally gone Panini Delirious. But if you’re from the ‘burgh…
Red Dragon, Roast Beef & Arugula Panini Red Dragon, with its robust cheddar, mustard and ale flavors, would make a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich on its own (read my “review” of this…
Red Wine-Braised Flank Steak with Roasted Peppers, Onions & Gruyere Panini
I cannot begin to describe how intoxicating the house smelled all day long. The lean flank steak is seared…
Roast Beef & Cheddar Panini One year ago this week I got off the fence and put up my first-ever blog post. I hadn’t even heard of the term “food blogger” and yet I had just become one…
Roast Beef with Blue Cheese & Apple Panini What’s even better than a roast beef sandwich? Roast beef panini whose flavor has been ratcheted up an extra two notches with the addition of tangy,…
Steak & Gorgonzola Panini Here’s a good old-fashioned steak sandwich, panini-style. Spice-rubbed flank steak is the main attraction here, accompanied by sharp gorgonzola…
Stove-Top Sirloin Sandwiches
Cristina Ferrare’s recipe for easy weeknight steak sandwiches with Muenster cheese, cucumbers, red peppers and a zesty salsa verde on a baguette.
Breakfast Panini Recipes
Bacon Breakfast Burritos Bacon, potatoes, onions, peppers and scrambled eggs, rolled up with cheddar cheese inside a flour tortilla and grilled. With a little salsa and sour cream on the side.
Egg & Bacon French Toast Panini You can easily pull this indulgently-delicious breakfast sandwich together for yourself in under 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have…
Egg, Cheese & Bacon Biscuit Panini Here is a breakfast panini that’s sure to get your day off to a delicious start! The “egg” portion of this Egg, Cheese & Bacon Biscuit Panini is actually…
Ham, Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Crepes Sliced ham, a one-egg omelet and cheddar cheese rolled in a savory crepe and grilled on the panini press. With a little sundried tomato purée heart on the side.
Peach-Rosemary Pancake Panini Yup, I grilled pancakes too! I feel a little mischievous in the kitchen when I get ready to make panini out of unlikely ingredients – “Ooooh…DARING!!”…
Pumpkin French Toast
Homemade pumpkin yeast bread cut into fun pumpkin shapes, soaked in a spiced egg batter and grilled on the panini press…
Smoked Salmon Bagel Panini If you enjoy a good bagel right out of the toaster, you’re going to love a freshly grilled bagel panini sandwich! This new twist on the traditional bagel and lox…
Chicken/Duck Panini Recipes
Barbecued Chicken Panini For weeks, I’ve been thinking about how I might put together barbecued chicken panini, but I always got stuck on the cheese part. What kind of cheese goes…
Chicken, Apple & Raspberry Panini Raspberries on chicken panini?? It’s far from traditional, but the unexpected sweetness of the raspberry preserves on this sandwich provide just the…
Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini I’m not sure what sparked my husband’s idea for Chicken Cordon Bleu-inspired panini this weekend but it was absolutely brilliant. Crispy panko-crusted chicken…
Chicken, Hummus & Red Pepper Flatbread Panini Don’t you love those versatile ready-made pizza crusts? Perfectly pre-baked and seasoned discs ready for your chosen toppings. Well, they’re good for more…
Chicken, Pancetta & Swiss Panini I love to roast a chicken on the weekends, and with just two of us (who eat solids) in the house, there are always a lot of leftovers. Fortunately, panini…
Chicken Parmesan Panini I headed to my local farmer’s market this weekend with high hopes of gaining some good panini inspiration. And I did…but not in the way I’d expected…
Chicken-Grape Salad & Gruyère Panini Like that of many other time-strapped folks, my current weeknight dinner strategy is to cook just a few times a week and repurpose the leftovers…
Chicken Sausage, Apple Butter and Fontina Panini with Caramelized Red Onions
A sweet and savory panini combination with smoked chicken-apple sausage, apple butter, Fontina cheese and caramelized red onions.
Chipotle Chicken (No Flip!) Quesadilla My husband tends to be more of an “appreciator” of food rather than a “creator”, but if there’s one thing he likes to make it’s quesadillas…
Duck Confit, Strawberries & Fried Goat Cheese Panini Super-easy duck confit with panko-breaded fried goat cheese and fresh strawberries. The combination is sweet and salty, crunchy and tangy – just amazing.
Garlic Chicken Panini
It’s full name should really be Garlic & Herb-Brined Chicken Breast Panini with Roasted Red Peppers, Marinated Artichokes, Swiss Cheese and Basil Garlic Mayonnaise on a Baguette.
Jerk Chicken Panini with Pineapple-Black Bean Salsa I paired the spicy jerk chicken with a sweet and fresh pineapple-black bean salsa and creamy Monterey Jack cheese. Talk about flavor!
Lemon-Herb Chicken & Spinach Panini I’ve gone mobile! It was my good friend Karen’s birthday and another good friend, Gillian, and I decided to prepare lunch for her to celebrate…
Pulled BBQ Chicken Panini
Shredded roast chicken, simmered in homemade barbecue sauce with fresh mozzarella and caramelized onions on chili-oil drizzled Italian bread.
Red Chile Chicken Panini
I conjured up a vision of the panini and the flavors before I had even decided on the ingredients. Something with a little heat, but maybe an element…
Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Panini Here’s a way to serve Buffalo chicken for the big game, using your panini press! Simmered in wing sauce, the chicken has all the spicy and tangy flavors…
Dessert Panini Recipes
Apple Turnover Panini There’s nothing better than the warmth and spice of apples and cinnamon nestled in flaky puff pastry, with sweet caramel sauce and creamy vanilla…
Chocolate Chip Cookies & Ice Cream Panini Who knew you could grill cookies on a panini press? Not only is it faster than baking in the oven, the cookies also come out extra crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside…
Chocolate Raspberry Croissant Panini…for Two! Tempt your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with a decadent dessert for two! Legend has it that chocolate is a powerful aphrodisiac – combine it…
Gingerbread Blondie S’mores Panini
Thick, cakey gingerbread blondies filled with dark chocolate, marshmallow cream and clementine zest, grilled on the panini press…
Grilled Brownie Sundae Panini Oh yes, I did! Grilling brownies on the panini press – it works! They may be a little flatter than typical brownies, but they’re still soft and chocolatey…
Open-Face Ice Cream Sandwiches with Caramelized Bananas & Walnuts
Open-face ice cream sandwiches, with vanilla ice cream, caramelized bananas, toasted walnuts on grilled chocolate bread
Peanut Butter Pound Cake S’mores Panini I’ll get right to the punchline – these were over the top, scarf ‘em down good! I’m just thankful that I only use still images on Panini Happy rather than any kind…
Pork Panini Recipes
Bacon, Cheddar & Grilled Tomato Panini There are days when you just feel like celebrating. When you look at the world around you and smile because you know that things are going to be all right…
Bacon Tuna Melt Panini
Do you say “tunafish”? Or just “tuna”? Sandwiches made with a salad of canned tuna, mayonnaise and celery were “tunafish” to me growing up because that’s…
California BLT Mini-Panini A BLT (Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) is a true American classic. Paying homage to my home state, this California-style BLT panini recipe draws upon…
Croque-Monsieur Panini At its core, a croque-monsieur is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Here, I’ve kept that basic combination intact using Black Forest ham…
Cuban Panini
Crusty warm bread, tangy mustard, gooey melted cheese and crunchy dill pickles transform a ham and pork sandwich into a tasty treat.
Emmental, Honey & Ham Panini I may have a new favorite sandwich. Now, I have enjoyed all of the panini on my blog or I wouldn’t have written them up (trust me, there a number…
Fig, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Panini
Sweet and savory panini from the High Flavor, Low Labor cookbook by J.M Hirsch
Fig, Smoked Gouda & Prosciutto Panini Stackers When you’re at a restaurant, do you order your entrée based on the main item or the side dishes? For me, it’s almost always the sides – I bypass the star…
Go Team USA! Open-Face Panini Are you as sleep-deprived as I am this week from all of this late-night Olympics viewing? But, man, it’s been worth it. As someone who has never been…
Grilled Asparagus & Prosciutto Panini
Before I started making panini on a regular basis it never would have occurred to me to insert something long, skinny and roly-poly like asparagus…
Grilled Pineapple, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Panini
On its own, pineapple is a wonderfully sweet, mouth-watering treat. Grill it up and the caramelization…
Ham & Brie Panini I used to dread leftovers, but now that I make panini on a regular basis I actually now look forward to them! After a wonderful feast of a roast and veggies…
Mortadella and Fig Panini
A sweet and savory sandwich recipe by “Sandwich King” Jeff Mauro, featuring a homemade fig jam, mortadella and sharp Italian cheese on focaccia.
My Valentine’s Monte Cristo Panini
My “valentine” (aka, my dear husband of almost 3 years) suggested Monte Cristos when I conferred with him for ideas for my annual Valentine’s Day…
Pancetta, Fontina & Caramelized Shallots Panini If I tell you that today’s Pancetta, Fontina & Caramelized Shallots Panini recipe was inspired by Rachael Ray, I imagine some of you will…
Pancetta-Wrapped Shrimp & Goat Cheese Flatbread Panini
You know the Kohler plumbing fixtures commercial – “Design a house around this…”…
Peach Caprese Panini
You know the classic caprese, right? Ripe red tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. How about a caprese using fresh summer peaches?
Prosciutto, Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella Panini
Super savory prosciutto and pesto with stretchy fresh mozzarella – I could eat this sandwich for days (in fact, I did!).
Pumpkin Butter, Sopressata and Goat Cheese Panini
A sweet and savory panini combination with pumpkin butter, sopressata and creamy goat cheese.
Salami, Prosciutto and Provolone Panini
A flavorful salumi combination grilled with an Italian-style salsa.
Sausage, Peppers & Smoked Mozzarella Panini
The perfect big-flavor panini to enjoy while watching the big game, inspired by classic Italian sausage and peppers…
“Town” and “Country” Pulled Pork Panini It’s a twofer, folks – my indecision is your gain! Pulled pork panini, two ways. Can you really go wrong? The concept for “Town” and “Country” panini…
Seafood Panini Recipes
Bacon Tuna Melt Panini
Do you say “tunafish”? Or just “tuna”? Sandwiches made with a salad of canned tuna, mayonnaise and celery were “tunafish” to me growing up because that’s…
Barbecued Salmon Panini Today’s panini recipe is inspired by my new adopted “dad” – Curt from Bucky’s Barbecue and Bread. Curt and I are participating in the Adopt…
Caesar Shrimp & Arugula Panini
Shrimp is grilled on the panini press, tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing and grilled on ciabatta with arugula and shaved Parmesan…
Caribbean Fish Panini With panko-breaded tilapia, vibrant mango salsa, zesty lime dressing, spicy pepper jack cheese, the flavors in this sandwich will transport you to the islands…
Crispy Fish Panini It’s back! It’s been a little while since I’ve opened the On Your Grill vault – I’ve got a good one for you today. As you’ll recall, the On Your Grill series…
Grilled Crab, Mango and Avocado
A fresh-tasting seafood sandwich with crab, mango and avocado on flatbread.
Pancetta-Wrapped Shrimp & Goat Cheese Flatbread Panini
You know the Kohler plumbing fixtures commercial – “Design a house around this…”…
Smoked Salmon Bagel Panini If you enjoy a good bagel right out of the toaster, you’re going to love a freshly grilled bagel panini sandwich! This new twist on the traditional bagel and lox…
Turkey Panini Recipes
Pulled Turkey Cranberry BBQ Sliders For today’s third and final installment of my Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwiches series, I bring to you Pulled Turkey Cranberry…
Prosciutto-Wrapped Turkey, Avocado & Swiss Panini
It’s Part 2 of my Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Sandwiches series! Grilled on ciabatta and dressed…
Red, White & Blue Cheese Panini (Turkey Cobb)
Turkey, bacon, avocado, sundried tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and romaine lettuce on rosemary olive oil bread – inspired by Con Pane in San Diego.
Smoked Turkey, Gruyère & Membrillo Panini It’s my turn to rise and throw up my arms for the “pretty food” wave! Starting the wave were two of my favorite food bloggers, Erin from Erin Cooks…
Turkey-Apple Salad Melt Panini
I loved having the tartness of the cranberries and the nuts in the bread to support the sweet and savory sandwich fillings…
Turkey, Cranberry & Havarti Panini It’s my 50th sandwich – woo hoo! The people have spoken and Turkey, Cranberry & Havarti Panini it is. Excellent choice, folks! It’s the cranberry…
Turkey Cuban Panini
My second of three panini ideas to use up that leftover turkey – Turkey Cuban Panini – was actually inspired by Bobby Flay…
Turkey & Gruyere Panini with Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam
The sweet roasted garlic and onions were such a great match for the herb-roasted turkey breast and the saltiness of the Gruyère…
Turkey Jalapeno Melt Panini
Well, my third and final leftover turkey panini recipe of the season – Turkey Jalapeño Melt Panini – is a bit of a departure from traditional…
Turkey Mango Double-Decker Club Panini It’s the classic club sandwich, panini-style! “Upstairs” on this double-decker grilled sandwich features the familiar trio of turkey, tomato and cheddar…
Vegetarian Panini Recipes
Almond Butter & Raspberry Panini on Chocolate Bread
You could make an amazing PB&J with chocolate bread, to try something a little different I went with almond butter and fresh raspberries.
Brie & Basil Grilled Cheese on Chocolate Bread
The basil gives this sandwich a kind of unexpected bright, herby flavor amidst the pungent Brie and the rich chocolate bread.
Brie & Dried Apricot Panini on Walnut Bread
If any of you remember The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones from the ’80s the idea of bringing my two blogging worlds together for this post will…
Grilled (All The) Cheese Panini on Dark Rye
On three occasions in the past few weeks our cheese drawer has slid out of the fridge and crashed onto the floor. It’s overstuffed with cheese – the price of…
Grilled Cheddar Panini with Apple Chutney
Tart apples and tangy mustard are both such tried and true complements to cheddar. The combination was as amazing as I’d hoped…
Grilled Cheese & Honey Panini I guess it shouldn’t have come as a surprise to me – a cheese that melts wonderfully for fondue, like Swiss raclette, would be an excellent candidate…
Grilled Gruyere with Pickled Sweet Onions
Sweet and tangy pickled onions marry perfectly with the nutty Gruyere in these grown-up grilled cheese panini.
Grilled Peaches & Humboldt Fog Panini I didn’t realize how much more enjoyment I stood to derive out of panini by expanding my cheese horizons! You might remember I used a goat…
Grilled Ratatouille Panini
Grilled summer vegetable panini recipe, with eggplant, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella and pesto on a baguette.
Grilled Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Tomato soup made with freshly grilled tomatoes and served with mini-grilled cheese sandwich croutons
Grilled Vegetable Panini Where have grilled vegetables been all my life? It’s my absolute favorite way to eat them (roasted is a close second) – they’re quick and have far better texture…
Heirloom Tomato Panini
Big slices of summer heirloom tomatoes, homemade olive oil mayo and sourdough bread…seasoned with a little flaked sea salt and pepper…that’s it. And it honestly is all you need. I couldn’t have imagined how such simple ingredients – and so few of of them – could combine into such blissful sweet, salty, briny bites.
Homemade Peanut Butter & Caramelized Banana Panini
What is the “ultimate” peanut butter sandwich? I’ve been pondering this question ever since I found out that…
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Tartine
An open-faced sandwich with marinated grilled vegetables, hummus and feta on grilled bread.
Mediterranean Vegetable Grilled Wrap For those of use whose culinary affinities lean strongly toward the…um… “comfort” variety, the month of January can make us feel a little conflicted…
Open-Face Grilled Goat Cheese Panini with Sundried Tomatoes & Herbs
If you like goat cheese, my Open-Face Grilled Goat Cheese Panini with Sundried Tomatoes & Herbs are…
PB & J (and B!) Panini
My approach to making PB&J look appealing on camera was threefold – 1) use extra-special ingredients, like my own homemade peanut butter and jam…
Peanut Butter & Jelly Panini Yes, it’s actually a recipe for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! I know, I know – who needs a recipe for this? Think of it as a serving suggestion. The panini…
Roasted Apples, Brie & Pecan Panini
The irresistible part is the caramelized crust that forms on the bottom from the sugars in the apple. I roasted a bunch of slices to make today’s panini…
Roasted Eggplant & Red Pepper Grilled Cheese Panini Looking for a healthier alternative to typical grilled cheese? Give this recipe a try! With fresh mozzarella and a blend of other Italian cheeses, you…
Spicy Grilled Cheese Sliders Shhhhh. There’s a secret ingredient in these sliders that’s virtually invisible, yet it “makes” these sandwiches. It’s chili oil…brushed on the outside of the bread.
Spinach Ricotta Panini Inspired by Italian calzones, this zesty puff pastry panini is filled with spinach and ricotta cheese – light, crispy and sure to delight your taste buds…
Tomato, Feta & Oregano Panini
It’s time for another panini idea from the On Your Grill vault! As you may recall, I launched the On Your Grill series last month to showcase reader…
Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Panini
A classic Italian caprese salad is reinvented as bright-flavored panini…and it’s not just for vegetarians either. Sweet heirloom tomatoes and creamy, melted…
Other Panini Grill Recipes
Chorizo & Potato Grilled Hand Pies
Hand pies filled with chorizo, Yukon Gold potatoes, cheddar cheese, chives and dried apples, grilled in puff pastry.
Foil-Grilled Salmon with Pesto and Tomatoes (on a Panini Maker!)
Salmon grilled in a foil packet on a panini maker with basil pesto and tomatoes.
Grilled Chipotle Falafel
I actually won a giveaway! Among the bonanza of all kinds of Mediterranean dips and chips that recently arrived on my doorstep (thanks to the…
Grilled Churros with Nutella Sauce
A panini-grilled version of Spanish churros with a chocolatey Nutella dipping sauce.
Grilled Fruit Skewers
The pineapple, cantaloupe and watermelon caramelizes on the grill, becoming extra sweet and is drizzled with a honey-mint syrup that tastes like summer.
Grilled Halloumi with Lemon
I found an incredibly simple, flavorful Grilled Halloumi and Lemon recipe from Gourmet with grilled lemons and a lemon-garlic-olive oil marinade.
Grilled Navajo Tacos
Is that a fiesta on a plate or what? Arizona Cardinals fans – hope you guys didn’t feel too left out yesterday as I paid tribute to your Super Bowl opponents…
Grilled Peach Salad with Toasted Pecans, Blue Cheese and Honey Balsamic Syrup
A delicious summer salad with grilled peaches, toasted pecans, blue cheese and honey balsamic syrup over arugula.
Homemade Pop Tarts on the Panini Grill
I cut out some puff pastry rectangles, filled some with homemade blueberry jam and others with chocolate-hazelnut spread (aka, Nutella), sealed them up and put them on the grill.
Grilled Rosemary Potatoes
Do you have a favorite go-to potato dish? For the past year, mine has been rosemary potatoes. I make them as a side for almost everything and the…
Make Your Own Ice Cream Cones…On a Panini Press!
How to make your own ice cream cones on a panini maker.
Mini Birthday Layer Cake on a Panini Press
Yes, you can bake a layer cake on a panini maker! All you need are a couple of ramekins and you can have a fresh baked mini yellow cake in under 30 minutes. Add a little more time for the chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkles. 
Pumpkin French Toast
Pumpkin French Toast was a real hit in our house – homemade pumpkin yeast bread cut into fun pumpkin shapes, soaked in a spiced egg batter and grilled…
Spatchcock Game Hen
“You’re gonna WHAT??!” I got more than a few shocked looks and snickers when I told family and friends I was going to spatchcock a game hen this weekend on…
Condiments
Apple Butter
How to make homemade apple butter with brown sugar, honey and spices.
Apple Chutney
Tart Granny Smith apples are slowly simmered in a sugar-vinegar solution along with 10 cloves of garlic, fresh ginger, red chili flakes, golden raisins…
Lemon Aioli
My favorite way to use lemon aïoli is on fish sandwiches, but it’s great with chicken, turkey and vegetables as well – in fact, this recipe actually originally…
Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam
Onion jam takes the concept of caramelized onions to the next level – a bit more sugar, balsamic vinegar for a little acidity, and even longer cooking time…
White Bean-Chive Hummus
A bright, flavorful white bean hummus spread – perfect for sandwiches, wraps or dipping.
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