**THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED** Get ready for another fun giveaway on Panini Happy!
We’ve got a Breville Panini Grill – the very model that first inspired me to start writing this blog – up for grabs, courtesy of the wonderful folks at Breville USA. A second winner will receive a copy of “Top Chef” head judge Tom Colicchio’s fabulous new ‘wichcraft
As fans of “Top Chef” well know, each episode starts with a quickfire challenge where the chefs are often asked to come up with creative dishes in a short amount of time and with a limited set of ingredients. For my version of “Top Panini Chef”* I’m challenging you to come up with a creative panini idea using at least 2 of the ingredients from the grid below plus any other ingredients of your choice. Tell me your idea in the comments (one entry per person, please) and two winners will be selected at random to receive the panini grill and the cookbook.
As host Padma would say, “Your time starts NOW!” The contest ends this Friday, September 4, 2009 at 5:00 PM PDT. Apologies to my international readers – we can only ship the prizes to U.S. addresses. **THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED**
* This contest is not affiliated in any way with Bravo or “Top Chef”.
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sourdough bread
turkey
green chile’s
avocado
pepperjack cheese
Yum!
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Summertime Grilled “Panini” w/chicken, prosciutto, mozzarella, basil and tomato
Thinly sliced chicken breasts
vinegar and oil salad dressing
salt, pepper
ciabatta
extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt
peeled garlic clove, halved
tomato half
fresh mozzarella, sliced
prosciutto–thinly sliced
basil leaves–lots to cover bread
thinly sliced red, ripe tomato
balsamic vinegar
Brush chicken breast pieces with the oil and vinegar dressing, season with salt and pepper. Slice ciabatta loaf horizontally. Preheat panini grill. Cook chicken breasts 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside. Lightly toast cut sides of bread on grill. Brush with olive oil, rub vigorously with cut side of garlic clove, rub with tomato half and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Layer chicken breast, mozzarella slices, prosciutto, basil and tomato onto prepared ciabatta. Drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Put top of ciabatta over all. Brush outside of ciabatta with olive oil and grill two or three minutes until outside’s lightly toasted and cheese is starting to melt.
Cut into sections and serve.
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Oops! I forgot the carmalized red onions. Sorry.
Saute 1 thinly sliced red onion in a tablespoon of butter until cooked down, brown and carmalized. Layer onto panini after prosciutto, before basil and tomato.
Sorry.
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mmm… I would make:
sourdough bread with bacon, thin slices of apple and extra sharp cheddar cheese!
Ok, now I’m hungry!! ;o)
Annalise´s last blog ..our little foodie!
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How fun!
I would probably do
Apples
, a layout and I won some goodies! 
Bacon
Cheddar
carmelized onions
on a dark rye bread
Stephanie´s last blog ..Published
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I would use a Mexican tortilla idea and use sourdough bread sliced thin like a tortilla. To this I would add brie cheese and put some shaved Mexican chocolate mixed with cinnamon over it. Top with another slice of sourdough bread, put in the grill until crisp and enjoy a treat.
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sourdough
brie
chocolate
also known as a “way better smore”
or from food not on this list,
old cheddar
honey
rosemary
There is something about honey & rosemary together.
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Boy, could I use this. My panini press died last week. Thanks.
BTW, I am having a giveawy on my blog http://www.cybercookscookingcorner.blogspot.com Not nearly as nice as this but you can purchase a panini cookbook.
Carole Resnick´s last blog ..IT"S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME
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Olive Bread
Honey Roasted Ham
Brie Cheese
Apple Slices
Dijon Mustard
mmm…happiness in a panini!
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There has been a lot of blogging lately about bacon and chocolate combinations, and I think that it would be great to try for a panini, so: chocolate, bacon, sour dough bread buttered, all drizzled with maple syrup before placing in the panini machine. Thanks!
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Apple, Brie and honey Glazed Bacon on Sourdough
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My favorite
Sourdough bread
Fontina cheese
Prociutto (or bacon to fit the rules)
Fig jam
arugula
olive oil
mmmmmmmmm
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Sourdough bread, caramelized onions (with a little brown sugar), havarti cheese, sliced avocado, smoked turkey, and applewood smoked bacon.
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What a fun idea. I would love a panini with
Chicken
Brie
Caramelized onions
apples slices
grilled on foccacia bread!
Yum!
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What a fun challenge, I am glad I finally got around to blogging tonight!
My “Top Chef” creation would combine all my favorite flavor combos.
I would take a 4 inch square ciabatta roll, top it with brie, apricot jam, balsamic caramelized onions and a lot (mustard freak) of Dijon mustard.
Pressed, sealed, eaten. I am happy.
Melissa LaCaille´s last blog ..October 2008
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