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Ham, Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Crepes

February 12, 2010

One of the perks of Valentine’s Day falling on a weekend this year is the opportunity to make a special breakfast for the three valentines in my life – my dear husband, delightful two-year old daughter and cuddly new 7-week old son. Well, that last one doesn’t really get to enjoy any, but it’s the [...]

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Super Bowl(TM) Panini: Muffuletta

February 4, 2010

While New Orleans Saints fans are overjoyed that their team is finally headed to the Super Bowl for the first time I’m just excited that the occasion has given me the kick in the pants to finally try a muffuletta. If you don’t already know, the muffuletta sandwich is a robust, flavorful New Orleans specialty, [...]

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Leftover Turkey Panini: Turkey Cuban Panini

November 26, 2009

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! My second of three panini ideas to use up that leftover turkey – Turkey Cuban Panini - was actually inspired by Bobby Flay, my off-and-on chef crush. I had the chance to meet him about seven years ago on a visit to Mesa Grill in New York City. [...]

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini

August 19, 2009

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 breast, layered with smoked ham, Swiss cheese and a sweet-and-tangy honey mustard sauce, grilled on French bread? Yes, please! It sure has been a long time since I last had Chicken Cordon [...]

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My Valentine’s Monte Cristo Panini

February 8, 2009

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 panini (see last year’s Chocolate Raspberry Croissant Panini for Two!). Hot ham and swiss sandwiches grilled French toast style with powdered sugar and jam sounded sufficiently decadent to be considered [...]

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Go Team USA! Open-Face Panini

August 15, 2008

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 mistaken for athletic (does varsity cheerleading count??), I am in absolute awe of our real-life superheroes. Especially the gymnasts – these girls and guys can fly. It [...]

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Emmental, Honey & Ham Panini Recipe

June 24, 2008

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 that will never be repeated!), but today’s Emmental, Honey & Ham Panini was especially tasty. Can’t-put-it-down good. And it all hinged on the terrific flavor [...]

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Ham & Brie Panini Recipe

April 3, 2008

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, all you need to do is add some good bread and perhaps some cheese and condiments from the pantry and you’ve got the makings [...]

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Croque-Monsieur Panini Recipe

March 15, 2008

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 and smoked Gruyère cheese, adding whole-grain mustard and roasted garlic aioli as condiments in lieu of béchamel sauce and some arugula for a touch of peppery-tasting color. Grilled on ciabatta, it’s not [...]

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