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Who knew this simple and easy-to-use kitchen appliance could do so much?
Kathy Strahs, for one, did. Creator of the multiple-award-winning food blog Panini Happy, the webs go-to destination for panini-press wisdom, Strahs does wonderful things with a panini press, from crafting perfect Italian-style panini to building scrumptious and creative grilled cheese sandwiches to making things you never thought you could make on a countertop grill or griddle.
Dig into these recipes to discover your panini presss impressive rangeincluding breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners, for the weekday whirl and for relaxing times on weekends. About half the recipes in this booka collection of the 100 best recipes from Strahss earlier book, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbookare for panini, such as a robust Cheddar, Apple, and Whole-Grain Mustard Panini or a zesty Chimichurri Steak Panini. The remaining recipes are for dishes you will be amazed to learn you can make on a countertop grill, including quesadillas, croques monsieurs, brats, burgers, salads topped with crisply grilled meats, and even grilled desserts.
This beautiful volume will inspire great cooking and fun meals, without the fuss or effort.
176 pages
Publisher: Harvard Common Press (12 Mar. 2019)

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The Best of the Best
PANINI PRESS
COOKBOOK


Surefire Recipes for Making Paniniand Many Other Thingson Your Panini Press or Other Countertop Grill

Kathy Strahs

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PREFACE

When The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook by Kathy Strahs was first published in 2013, there were several books available on panini sandwiches but none about the entire range of thingspanini included, but so much morethat you could make on a panini press. Kathy brilliantly showed how all manner of countertop grills, from panini presses to griddlers to electric indoor grills, could make all kinds of foods besides panini, including grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers and cheesesteaks, grilled meats for salads, and even desserts. The book has gone on to become the best-selling book on panini and on indoor grilling generally.

In this volume you will find a curated selection of one hundred of the best recipes from Kathys groundbreaking book, presented now with new photographs and in a new design. We hope these recipes make you love your panini press even more than you already do and that they help you get delectable meals on the table quickly and easily.

The Editors of the Harvard Common Press

PANINI and PANINI PRESSES
THE BASICS
Panini PressesThe Ins and Outs

The panini press is, of course, named for the Italian pressed sandwiches that have become so popular here in recent years. You will sometimes see a panini press called simply a sandwich maker or an indoor grill. For the purposes of this book, when I say panini press Im referring to any countertop applianceincluding a George Foreman grillthat can heat food between two grates.

That said, as with any appliance, not all panini presses are the same. Some come with a myriad of features and are large enough to accommodate a familys worth of steaks, while others are very basic and designed to fit comfortably in a college dorm room. Theyre available at all price points, ranging from as little as $20 for a very simple model with a single heat setting to upwards of $300 for one with an LCD screen and removable plates.

People often ask me which type of panini press I recommend. My response is usually Well, what do you plan to use it for? I suggest examining five key features to help you determine which panini press meets your needs and your budget:

Adjustable thermostat

Grill surface area

Drainage

Removable plates

Adjustable height control

ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT

An adjustable thermostat allows you to control the amount of heat youre grilling with. Some panini presses allow you to set a specific cooking temperature (350F [180C or gas mark 4], for example); some come with high, medium, and low settings; some give an adjustable range between panini and sear; and others are built with a simple on/off switch and no ability to adjust the heat level at all.

If youre planning to grill mainly sandwiches, a panini press without an adjustable thermostat will likely suit your needs. However, the ability to control the temperature is key when grilling certain foods. For my , I use a medium-low setting.

In general, the more heating options, the more expensive the panini press will be. You can buy a press without an adjustable thermostat for as little as $20 or $30; presses with adjustable thermostats typically cost $70 and up.

GRILL SURFACE AREA

Some folks prefer a smaller grill due to space constraints in their kitchen or dorm room, or if there are just one or two people in the household. Small grills are also more portable, making them a great option for those who like to bring their panini press on vacation. A large grill surface area is especially beneficial to those who want to make a lot of panini or other foods for a whole family at onceit can be a real timesaver not to have to cook in batches.

Panini presses with large surface areas, accommodating four panini or more, are pricier than small models and usually offer other premium features. They typically range between $70 and $300.

DRAINAGE

If you plan to use your panini press to grill meats, poultry, and other foods beyond panini, its important to choose a press with drainage features. The grill plates on many panini presses and other indoor grills are designed to drain excess fat, which can make them a healthier cooking alternative. On some models, you can adjust the plates to tilt forward to allow the fat to flow into a drip pan, while others remain flat and drain via the back of the grill.

Some no-frills panini presses do not have any drainage features at allyoull notice that the lower plate stays flat and there are no cutouts or sloped edges to allow fat to roll away. Models like these are intended mainly for grilling panini and shouldnt be used for raw meats.

FEATURE COMPARISON

Youll find panini presses on the market with features and price points to suit all needs. Here is a rundown of what you can expect to find at the basic, midrange, and premium levels of the panini press spectrum.

BASIC ($20$50)

Pros: Compact size; cooks quickly; affordable

Cons: No adjustable thermostat, drainage feature, removable plates, or adjustable height control; small to medium grill surface area; may not be suitable for grilling raw meats (refer to the manufacturers instructions)

MIDRANGE ($50$80)

Pros: May have an adjustable thermostat and drainage feature; larger grill surface area; greater grilling versatility, including raw meats

Cons: Not likely to have removable plates or adjustable height control

PREMIUM ($80$300)

Pros: Adjustable thermostat; large grill surface area, with drainage feature; may have removable plates; may have adjustable height control; greatest grilling versatility

Cons: Requires more counter space; less portable; less affordable

REMOVABLE PLATES

Melted and cooked-on bits are a fact of life with the panini press. If your grill has removable plates, cleanup is much easier. You can just pop off the plates and scrub them in the sink or dishwasher. But if your grill doesnt have removable plates, dont despairIve got helpful cleaning tips for you shown .

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT CONTROL

I regularly use the adjustable height control feature on my panini press to give me greater flexibility in terms of the types of foods I can grill. This feature allows me to position the upper plate to hover above open-faced sandwiches, make very light contact with soft foods like tomatoes and French toast, and regulate the amount of pressure applied to the panini so that the ingredients dont squeeze out. Most panini presses come with a floating hinge, which allows for a degree of pressure control, but very few offer fully adjustable height control.

Whether your panini press comes with all of these features or just one or two, nearly any model will make grilling sandwiches and other foods an easy task.

How to Use a Panini Press

Most panini presses are very easy and straightforward to operate. Here are my tips for getting the best results when it comes to heating, grilling, and cleaning.

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