Panini

The panini sandwich, a traditional Italian favorite, is catching on in America and putting a new spin on sandwich-making. Part of the appeal of the panini sandwich—and every panini recipe—is its simplicity; fresh ingredients, layered inside hearty breads, heated at high temperatures in a panini grill, yield a warm and delicious meal or snack.

Cuisinart Griddler

This multipurpose contact grill is stylish and versatile, great for more than just a panini sandwich; this panini grill is also perfect for poultry, steak, and other meats, as well as grilling tasty and healthy vegetables, making pancakes and more.

Includes 2 flat griddle plates, 2 grill plates, 2 drip cups, and cleaning scraper.

The Griddler can be used as a contact grill and a panini press, or open the lid all the way and use top heating plate for your choice of an extra-large double open grill or griddle.

Floating hinge adjusts to thickness of food to contact and apply pressure evenly.

Removable cooking plates are designed to drain grease for healthy cooking. Great for making everything from pancakes, sausages, and grilled cheese to fish, hamburgers, and panini.

Features

• Model: GR-4
• Dimensions: grilling surface — 9.25 in. 11.5 in. D
• Makes: meat and panini sandwiches up to 3 in. thick
• Controls: 200-425((deg)) F dial for griddle; 5 temperature settings from Warm to Sear on dial for grill/panini; grill type selection dial; on and ready lights.
• Material: Stainless steel housing, non-stick grids
• Cleaning & Care: when cool, unplug and wipe with damp paper towel; do not use metal tools on nonstick surface; do not immerse; plates are removable and dishwasher safe.
• Warranty: limited, 3 year from Cuisinart

Uno ProPress Contact and Panini Grill

This multipurpose contact grill is stylish and versatile, great for more than just a panini sandwich; this panini grill is also perfect for poultry, steak, and other meats, as well as grilling tasty and healthy vegetables.

The die-cast aluminum housing of this professional-quality panini grill is attractive in any kitchen. The large, non-stick surface has a 7-setting temperature control, and drains from between the grill's grids into an external trough. On and ready lights indicate when the panini grill is plugged in and warmed up. The grill's 1400 watts of power will quickly cook thick cuts of meat, and thoroughly heat a tall panini sandwich while toasting the bread to a crunchy golden-brown.

The Villaware's trademark ProPress floating hinge can evenly close on meats or a panini sandwich up to 3 in. thick; all the delicious toppings inside an intricate panini recipe will stay inside your sandwich. The floating hinge—unlike a simple grill with the hinge at the back—helps prevent a lopsided panini sandwich; toppings won't pushed out like they would in other grills with a basic clamshell design.

With the restaurant-style cool-touch handle, safely and comfortably push down while grilling to condense a thick panini sandwich and bind the ingredients of your panini recipe together. After a quick cleaning of the sleek metal exterior and non-stick grids, the panini grill stands upright for storage.

Panini, Bruschetta, Crostini: Sandwiches, Italian Style

Written by Viana La Place, this visually-stunning survey of panini sandwiches and other classic Italian bread-based foods is an inspiring, mouth-watering collection of recipes, ideas, and techniques. From simple to exotic, the panini recipes and full-page color photos alone make this a must-have for any sandwich lover.

There's a panini recipe for every craving: goat cheese and roasted peppers, artichoke and tuna—try a panini sandwich with swordfish and arugula, or marinated mushrooms and lettuce leaves. Fresh ingredients, wholesome bread, and a hot panini grill are all you need for a perfect panini sandwich.

The book also includes numerous recipes for bruschetta—grilled bread with toppings, the original rustic garlic bread—and crostini—diminutive, more refined versions of bruschetta, like an Italian-style canape.

From the introduction:

When bread is made from healthy grains and fiber… combined with ingredients such as fresh mozzarella, creamy gorgonzola, rosy prosciutto, sweet-smelling basil leaves and pungent oregano, brilliantly colored peppers, and glossy black olives—the results are exciting.