Earthly Eating

• Italian Panini
Serves: 4

1 loaf soft Italian bread, cut in half lengthwise
2 tbs, Dijon mustard
1 cooked pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
8 slices of ham
Dill pickles
Slices of Swiss cheese

Coat a ridged grill pan or Panini maker with nonstick cooking spray. Heat to medium high.

Assemble the Panini for grilling by spreading the bottom half of the bread with mustard and add the pork, ham, pickles and cheese. Add the bread top and cit into four pieces.

Cook on the maker or pan for 10 minutes until browned and turn once halfway through cooking. Press down with a flat spatula or lid of maker while it cooks to make the sandwich firm.

• Turkey Panini
Serves: 4

8 slices white sour dough bread
1/4 cup bottled mango chutney
8 oz. sliced turkey
1 small red onion, sliced
1 jar roasted red pepper, drained
4 oz. Swiss cheese

Coat a ridged grill pan or Panini maker with nonstick cooking spray, heat to medium heat.

Assemble the Panini sandwich by spreading 4 sliced of bread with 1 tbs. chutney on each piece.

Top with turkey, onion, roasted peppers and then with cheese. Cover with other slice of bread and cook for about 5 minutes and turn one halfway through. Smash down with a spatula or the top of the Panini maker.

• Pita Panini
Serves: 4

4 regular sized pitas
1/2 cup pesto
1 jar roasted red peppers, drained
8 oz. shredded mozzarella

Coat a ridged grill pan or Panini maker with nonstick cooking spray and heat to medium high.

Assemble Panini sandwiches by splitting each pita in half and spread the rough side with 2 tbs. pesto. Top with peppers and cheese and cover with the other half of the pita. Cook, smooth side down for about 5 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Press to smash pita sandwich while cook.
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Earthly Eating Recipe

Grilled Cheese with Tomato Panini
Serves: 4

Assemble the Panini by laying slices of bread on a work surface and top with slice of cheese. Place the tomato slice on top of the slices of cheese. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes turning halfway through cooking. Smash down while cooking. Remove from maker and serve.

Happy Eating!