Artichokefresh Mozzarella Salami Sandwiches Panini Recipes

SALAMI-TOMATO PANINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet with vegetable oil.
• Unroll pizza crust dough onto cookie sheet; press dough into 16x11-inch rectangle, pulling dough gently if necessary. Bake 9 to 16 minutes or until light brown. Cool about 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
• Cut cooled pizza crust in half lengthwise and crosswise to make 4 rectangles. Remove rectangles from cookie sheet; cut each rectangle in half crosswise for a total of 8 squares.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon vinaigrette on each of 4 crust squares. Top each with 2 slices of salami, 2 slices of mozzarella, 2 slices of tomato and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle each with parsley. Cover each with remaining crust square.
• Heat 12-inch skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil in hot skillet. Place 2 sandwiches in skillet. Place smaller skillet or saucepan on sandwiches to flatten slightly; keep skillet on sandwiches during cooking. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and crisp, and fillings are heated. Remove sandwiches from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and sandwiches.

SALAMI, MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Use a serrated knife to cut the Italian sub roll in half. Place sub roll on butcher or wax paper and drizzle both sides with a really nice olive oil.
• Add mozzarella to one-half and sprinkle with salt. Next, add roasted red peppers, genoa salami, and a handful of fresh washed basil.
• Close the sandwich and tightly wrap the butcher or wax paper around it. Roll and cut down the middle. Serve immediately or wrap it up for later. ​The sandwich is good for 24 hours if refrigerated properly.

MAMMA MIA! FRESH ITALIAN EGGPLANT PARMIGIANO!

Steps:

• PREP vegetables and herbs needed for the SAUTE (1 medium chopped onion, 8 ounces thinly sliced fresh mushrooms, 2/3 cup minced fresh basil leaves (reserving 1 tablespoon to refresh flavor later), 2-3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley, 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves, and 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves); SAUTE in a large saucepan or pot in 1 tablespoon olive oil, between medium-low and medium heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
• BRING 4 quarts unsalted water to boiling; CAREFULLY lower Roma tomatoes needed for recipe on a large spoon into boiling water; BLANCH until skins start to crack; REMOVE tomatoes and place into a colander; RINSE tomatoes under running cold water to remove skins; PUREE enough tomatoes to yield 3 1/4 cups; DICE remaining tomatoes to yield 3 1/4 cups; ADD both pureed and diced tomatoes to the saute mixture, along with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2-3 teaspoons ground fennel, 1/4 cup dry red wine, 2 teaspoons fine sea salt (if using fresh tomatoes), 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; STIR in enough sugar or light corn syrup into SAUCE to balance acidity; RAISE HEAT to HIGH, stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil; REDUCE heat to MEDIUM-LOW, then SIMMER the sauce uncovered for 1 hour or slightly longer, stirring occasionally; REMOVE the SAUCE from heat; STIR in 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh basil leaves (to refresh flavor); SEASON to taste with fine sea salt if necessary.
• PREPARE the BREADCRUMBS in a large sealable container or Ziplock bag, add 2 cups panko, 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; seal and shake well to combine; set aside; PREHEAT oven to 375 F degrees.
• CUT eggplants into 1/8 - 1/4 inch rounds; BRUSH eggplant evenly on both sides with the BASTE mixture (1/2 cup olive oil with 1-3 freshly mashed garlic cloves); SHAKE a few basted eggplant rounds at a time in sealed container or Ziploc bag with BREADCRUMBS until very well coated; arrange in TWO greased 13 x 9 inch baking dishes; RESERVE enough of the BREADCRUMBS for the GARNISH of eggplant parmigiano later before last 15 minutes of baking.
• BAKE both baking dishes of eggplant for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned; carefully slide out oven tray(s) from oven using oven mitts; REDUCE oven temperature to 350 F degrees; TURN eggplant over using tongs or spatula; CONTINUE baking at 350 F for about 10 additional minutes or until lightly browned; REMOVE from oven; LEAVE oven ON.
• LADLE 1/3 of the SAUCE into the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish or casserole dish; SPRINKLE 1 tablespoon of the freshly grated parmesan cheese over the sauce; (you can use the same dish you used to bake eggplant in).
• ARRANGE 1/2 (ONE HALF) of the EGGPLANT over the SAUCE in dish, overlapping if necessary.
• POUR 1/2 (HALF) of remaining sauce over EGGPLANT.
• SPRINKLE the SAUCE with 1 tablespoon freshly grated PARMESAN cheese, followed by 8 ounces (ONE HALF POUND) grated part-skim MOZZARELLA cheese; REPEAT layers with remaining EGGPLANT, remaining SAUCE, and remaining MOZZARELLA cheese; COVER casserole with aluminum foil or casserole lid.
• BAKE in preheated 350 F degree oven for 30 minutes, then carefully slide out oven tray from oven using oven mitts; REMOVE cover from eggplant parmigiano carefully; then SPRINKLE the GARNISH (1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons seasoned Italian breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh Italian parsley); CONTINUE to BAKE for 15 additional minutes; REMOVE from oven and allow to cool and set for 5-10 minutes, then SLICE (using a serrated knife) and SERVE (with your favorite side dishes and bread); SERVE and say, "MAMMA MIA!"!

GRILLED GOUDA, SALAMI, AND ARTICHOKE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the Gouda, salami, and artichoke hearts. Divide the mixture between 2 slices of bread, spreading evenly to cover bread. Top with remaining bread slices and gently press together to seal in filling.
• In skillet, melt 1 T. butter over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 1 minute or until golden. Remove and add 1 T. butter.
• Flip sandwiches and cook for 1 minute more, or until golden, pressing with spaulta slightly.
• Remove sandwiches and cut each into 4 sticks.

LITTLE ITALY PANINI

Steps:

• Spread pesto on inside of each slice of bread.
• Create sandwich by layering tomato, cheese, meat, and peppers.
• Grill on panini press or skillet until heated through and cheese is melted.

GRILLED SALAMI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat 12 inch skillet over med. heat. spread one side of each bread slice with gourmet mayonnaise and other side with butter.
• Place 2 bread slices, butter side down, in skillet. Top each with 2 salami slices, 2 tomato slices, 1 cheese slice and 1 bread slice, butter side up.
• Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bottoms of sandwiches are golden brown. Turn sandwiches; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining two sandwiches.
• * I prefer the Italian salami and have it sliced very thin -- so I use many more than just 8 slices.
• Note: If you have a George Foreman Grill or Panini Grill -- use that instead of a skillet. In addition to cutting down on the cooking time, you can also eliminate the butter/margarine.

ARTICHOKE, PROVOLONE CHEESE AND SALAMI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide artichoke mixture among bottom halves of rolls.
• Top with cheese, then salami.
• Press sandwiches lightly to compact and wrap each tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate sandwiches at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.