How to Make Italian Ham Panini

Italy is one of the best places in the world to produce the finest cuisines and fantastic dishes, not to forget the good wine, of course. Remember spaghetti and pizza treats that no one could resist?  Well, Italy has definitely become very well known for that, but there is more to Italian foods than these things. And what about those enticing Italian sandwiches called Panini such as Ham Panini or Turkey Panini?
Panino, or Panini in plural form, is a famous sandwich made of a small loaf of bread that is cut horizontally, stuffed with your choice of meat products, cheese, herbs and spices, vegetables, and other ingredients. Panini sandwiches vary: some would have it served without the sauce or topping, as their tradition dictates; some would prefer to add sauce to fit in with their local taste. In whatever style you want your Panini to be, keep in mind though that the best way to cook Panini is to cook it in a Panini grill or press.
To help you get started here’s a sample recipe for the Italian Ham Panini, which is good if you have ham leftovers in your fridge.
You will need to prepare the following ingredients:
-Thinly-sliced ham; leftovers are good
-Italian loaf bread
-Fresh mozzarella
-Provolone cheese
-Fresh basil leaves, or fresh spinach, rinse and pat dry
-Extra virgin olive oil
-Red wine vinegar
-Salt and pepper
Then follow the steps below:
1-Cut the Italian loaf in half. On each side of the cut bread, place thin slices of mozzarella to keep in tact the bread halves together when placed in Panini press.
2-Put a topping of fresh spinach, or fresh basil leaves, on the mozzarella.
3-Sprinkle it with a good amount of vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to get the best flavor from it.
4-Next, layer it with provolone cheese.
5-Then top it with thinly-sliced ham. Shower some more salt and pepper.
6-Put together the two halves of bread and close it up.
7-Lastly, brush some olive oil before putting it on the grill.
8-Let it grill until the cheese is seen to melt.
9-Remove it from the grill. Let it cool for a few minutes until it’s not too hot to hold anymore. Slice it into your desired cuts.
10-Then serve and enjoy your Panini!
Panini sandwiches are not only healthy and delicious treats for everyone; it is the most preferred food-to-go these days by busy bodies. While they can easily be prepared at home and brought to the office, they can also easily be ordered from your favorite restaurant; this option is more expensive of course.
While some people question the calories and fat found in Panini sandwiches, there is nothing to worry about if you make your own, because you control the ingredients. To resolve this issue, always opt for low-fat or low-calories ingredients to fill up that Ham Panini sandwich.

Sabrina Rocca
Author: Easy Panini Recipes
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Making Panini

When it comes to food that comes in many varieties, nutritiously complete and suits people on the go, nothing beats sandwiches. And panini (singular form: panino) packs all the desirable qualities of a sumptuous sandwich which you can eat on its own or in combination with a side dish or soup.  You can mix and match virtually any filling of your choice, although traditional panini sandwiches are filled with thin slices of cured meat and cheeses, served piping hot.  What sets aside this Italian delight from other sandwiches is that panini are pressed and grilled until the filling has melted together, thus giving the food its distinctive flavor and the grilled appearance of the bread.
Making panini is as simple as ABC.  Just follow these simple steps and you can have panini in a jiffy:
1.Prepare the ingredients.
Bread - You would need a dense, flavorful loaf with more or less even surface. This will allow you to heat the panini uniformly. Cut the bread horizontally so you can stuff the fillings layer by layer.
Filling - Salami, ham, pepperoni and cheese are perfect with panini, although chicken, veggies and just about any fillings can work wonders with panini.  The thinner the slices, the better the ingredients fuse together when cooked.  Though filling ingredients don’t have to be added in any particular order, you might want to put the sliced cheese on the bottom half of your bread.  Top it with a little sliced tomato or pickle, followed by salami, ham or chicken.  Cover it with the upper half of your bread.  Brush the bread’s surface so that it will not stick to the heating element while your panini are being cooked.
2.Prepare the panini press by pre-heating it. If you don’t have one, by all means you can use your barbecue grill. If you are using a barbecue grill, make sure to take out most of the charcoal from the area where you will cook to achieve uniform heating without burning your bread.
3.Once you’ve stuffed your bread, you can start cooking your panini. First you have to press it for that panini feel. Your panini press and grill will do that automatically for you once you close the lid. If you’re using a charcoal grill, pressing your bread using a spatula for about 10 seconds will do the same trick. Grill your panini for 2 to 4 minutes. Again, you have to turn the bread over to cook the other side if you’re using a charcoal grill.  Around that time the ingredients have adequately melted and the ridges on your panini have formed.  Eat with hot soup.  Bon appétit!

Sabrina Rocca
Author: Easy Panini Recipes
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Creating restaurant-quality paninis--as well as grilled sandwiches, veggies, pork chops, and more--is simple with this convenient panini press and sandwich maker. The unit's upper and lower 11-by-7-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates provide even grilling and toasting, plus offer a drip spout that makes it easy to drain grease away from food for healthier cooking. Designed like professional units, its floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any thickness for perfectly grilled thin or thick panini and sandwiches. In addition, the panini press and sandwich maker features "power-on" and "ready-to-cook" indicator lights and a preset temperature to ensure crisp, golden-brown results. An instruction book with recipes and a cleaning tool with the Cuisinart logo are included. In brushed stainless-steel housing embossed with a "Griddler" logo, the panini press and sandwich maker measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 12 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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