Panini Tips? [General]
2010 Dec 31
I bought a dubious Villaware panini press from Costco a year or two ago and still haven't found a good use for it. It takes a long time to get up to temperature and then it kind of dries the bread out rather than toasting it... But maybe I'm just doing it wrong, so I'd be very happy to try any recipes that people can recommend!
BTW, a pet pedantic peeve of mine: panini is plural. One panino, two panini. :-)
BTW, a pet pedantic peeve of mine: panini is plural. One panino, two panini. :-)
2011 Jan 5
I love my Cuisinart panini press and use it to make Cuban Sandwiches.
I like this one :-)
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I like this one :-)
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2011 Jan 5
I don't have room for another kitchen tool so to make panini I heat up 2 cast iron frying pans (I have 3 in different sizes) then put the panini in the larger one and set the slightly smaller one for the top part of the press--if I make more than one I try to rotate so they cook evenly. The cast iron fry pan gets more than hot enough and the weight works well for pressing. Not very elegant if you are entertaining but it works. I like pear and gruyere cheese, served with a cranberry onion compote on the side--and I slightly oil or butter the bread.
BakingBombshell
I've made a couple sandwiches and am happy with the results. Any fabulous must-try recipes or tips for me?