Panini's

For Christmas this year I got a Breville Panini (on sale thanks to Oprah) maker and it is hands down the best invention ever (besides my stand mixer).  Since then we have been doing Panini's every Saturday for lunch and on a weeknight when I do not feel like cooking.  Let me tell you, it brings the grilled cheese to a whole other level.   Here are a few of our favorites.

BTTP  Sandwich
 1 scallion
1 tsp olive oil
2 slices five grain italian bred
1 tsp dijon mustard
3-4 slices smoked turkey
2 slices pepper jack cheese
3 slices tomato's
4 basil leaves

1. Cut scallion in half length wise and sear on grill for 1 min per side
2. Brush outside of the bread with olive oil
3. Spread dijon mustard on the inside
4. Place Turkey and cheese on the bottom pieces of bread
5. Scatter the scallions, tomatoes and basil leaves on top
6. Cover with top slice of bread 
7. Place in Panini maker for 4-5 min until golden brown.

Turkey and Bacon Panini

1 tsp olive oil

2 slices five grain italian bred

1 tsp dijon mustard

3-4 slices smoked turkey

2 slices smoked gouda

3 slices tomato's

3 slices cooked bacon

1. Brush outside of bread with olive oil
2. On bottom halves evenly layer with dijon, turkey, cheese, tomato's and bacon
3. Place in Panini maker and grill for 3-4 minutes

 Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini   

2 slices Italian Five Grain Bread

1 tsp Olive Oil

4 slices Mozzarella

3 slices Toamto's

4-5 Basil l

eaves

salt and pepper

splash of red wine vinegar

1. Brush outside of bread with olive oil
2. Place Cheese on the bottom pieces of bread ( 2 slices per piece of bread)
3. Place Tomato's on 1 slilice of bread and basil on the other
4. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper
5. Splash with red wine vinegar and combine bread
6. Place sandwich on grill for 3-4 min.

Reid's Hot Dog Sandwich

1 Bun Length Turkey hot dog 

2 slices Italian five grain bread

2 slices American cheese

1 Tbsp Sart Balance light spread w/ Flax Oil

1. Slice hot dog length wise and then cut into 4 pieces
2. Butter outside slices of bread
3. Layer one slice with hot dogs and the other with cheese
4. Place sandwich on grill and press for 3 min.