This Gruyère, Apples & Fig Panini Recipe from The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook is an amazing combination of sweet and savory flavors. It’s like kismet that I’m posting a panini recipe tonight and talking about Kathy Strah‘s new book, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook. You see, yesterday was my dad’s 70th birthday and, in our…
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe with Brie, Pear & Hazelnuts
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a grilled cheese sandwich on a cold day. This vegetarian version pairs gooey, melted Brie cheese with sweet pears, toasted hazelnuts and arugula. Whenever I make a grilled cheese sandwich, I get a sudden craving for a bowl of soup, preferably tomato. This certainly is born straight from the…
Lunchtime Quesadilla Recipe with Smoked Turkey, Apples, Havarti Cheese & Arugula
When I was a kid, I couldn’t stand munching away on a whole apple. Apple slices, lovingly cored and seeded by my mum, always tasted far better to me. It’s funny that my eldest son is the same, even though he now sees me happily munching away on whole crisp apples each autumn. Luckily, we…
Grilled Italian Panini Recipe with Zucchini, Summer Squash & Basil {Vegetarian}
These tasty (and easy!) vegetarian grilled sandwiches are filled with fresh summer veggies. 276 calories and 8 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Grilled Italian Panini Recipe {Vegetarian} I have this little problem that crops up whenever I cook for other people. I am perpetually trying to convince them how easy it is to make a certain…
Grilled Steak Sandwich with Melted Cheese & Basil Aioli Recipe
Grilled Steak Sandwich with Melted Cheese & Basil Aioli Recipe Scroll all the way to the bottom to enter your entree recipes. Click on the button that says, “Add your link”. Be sure to read the rules halfway down. It’s okay to use a post that’s already on your blog – no need to re-invent…
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Jarlsberg Fondue, Ham & Tomato Recipe
Perhaps it is because we didn’t have many desserts in our cupboards, but I have been a “savory” girl ever since I was young. After-school snacks ranged from leftover pasta to vegetables with hummus. My favorite, however, was a simple plateful of cheese and crackers. The type of cheese varied, but one of my favorites…
Toasted Panini with Ham, Cheddar & Pepper Jelly Recipe
For many families, Sunday nights are traditionally the time for a big meal. Whenever my parents and I went to my grandparents’ home for dinner, the table was laid with roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, potatoes, and vegetables. As much as we looked forward to those meals, we were just as happy with the Sunday dinners…
Turkey, Brie, Pear & Cherry Chipotle Panini Recipe, Plus A Story of Gratitude
Have no fear, this post will indeed be about Thanksgiving feast leftovers. In fact, it will be about a panini sandwich, filled with turkey, oozing melted Brie cheese, sweet pear, and a sauce with a sweet kick – a mixture of cherry jam and smoky chipotle peppers, to be exact. However, I ask you to…
Panini with Grilled Chicken, Summer Squash & Red Pepper-Cilantro Pesto Recipe
When I first made this pesto to top a fillet of mahi mahi, I knew that it was destined to be reincarnated in another recipe. The roasted red peppers add a rich air of smokiness to the fresh taste of the cilantro and lime. At some point, this pesto will make an appearance with softly…
Grilled Chicken, Bacon & Smoked Gouda Panini with Pesto Mayonnaise Recipe
You have heard of writer’s block, but have you ever heard of recipe blogger’s block? Well, let me assure you that it exists. There are times when I am simply too tired, rushed, or void of worthwhile ideas to think up a new recipe for dinner. At times like these, I often turn to making…
