This turkey panini recipe is always a favorite in our house. The simple mix of turkey, apple, Cheddar cheese and arugula is delightfully simple and tasty. Long before we first hurtled down the luge-like chutes on wheeled carts during the summertime at Snowbird and Park City ski resorts, my husband (Steve) and I knew “alpine…
Gruyère, Apples & Fig Panini Recipe
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 Italian Panini Recipe with Zucchini, Summer Squash & Basil {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 dish. Part of it is an “Aww gee, shucks” kind of reaction when they compliment my cooking. But mostly it’s because I want my friends to…
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…