July 16, 2010

How to Make a Panini Press

So the other day the girls were up at our cabin. We had planned fabulous, delicious food. One of said meals was a panini and soup. The only problem is our cabin doesn't have a panini press (and on that note, neither do I). So we got creative.

Here's how to make a Panini Press:


Place said paninis on griddle. Find something flat (baking dish, roasting pan, skillet) and place on top. Then place on the flat item place something heavy - in my case, the heaviest cans we could find. When bottom side of your panini is flat and golden, flip and repeat!


We made my friend Alma's recipe - Brie, watercress, turkey (good stuff - no fake lunch meat stuff, this is fancy!), and green apples. It doesn't get much better than that!

8 comments:

Hannah said...

oh, goodness. These were delish. I think we need to make them again soon.

Emily said...

That is a great idea! I almost like that better than the panini grill we have here at home. You can only fit like two at a time on that!

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

Very creative. I love it!

Camille said...

Look how clever you are! Those look amazing!

Kelsey said...

This is brilliant! Who needs another appliance in the kitchen anyway...

Steph said...

Seriously... that is pure GENIUS!

Bethany @ The Paper Pony said...

Delicious! I LOVE your press but I don't think Paul would let me fork out the dough for it- do you have a less fancy version? You're AWESOME!

Sarah said...

Bethany - you could use store brand hot cocoa rather than the Stephens ;)