PaniniGuy 1 post Feb 01, 2010 5:56 PM	Hey Gang, I am looking for some Panini Recipes which are not boring. Seeing that I am testing the vegan waters (again), I could use some assistance. Thanks in advance Chris
Bryanna Owner/Moderator 2698 posts Feb 02, 2010 12:38 PM	Hi, Chris! You don't really need a recipe, but you can check out some (non-veg) panini recipe books from your library for ideas that you can then veganize (we can help you with that!). You can use a piece of a crusty loaf or ciabatta, sliced horizontally, or, if toasted, use sandwich bread. You can, of course, use any number of vegan meat subs and "deli slices", including thinly-sliced marinated or baked or smoked tofu; vegan cheeses like Sheese, Daiya or Earthkind; Vegan mayo, which I like to spice up with pesto, ajvar (Balkan red pepper and eggplant spread, recipe here: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dqhrgm2_294cjb5gbdv); pureed roasted red pepper, garlic, etc; grilled vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, peppers, etc (I like to brush them with a mixture of equal parts soy sauce, maple syrup and Chinese sesame oil); freshly-cooked and squeezed greens; grilled portobello mushrooms; artichoke hearts; tomato slices; fresh herbs like basil You can use other spreads besides mayo-- like Ajvar (mentioned above, recipe here http://docs.google.com/View?id=dqhrgm2_294cjb5gbdv), veggie antipasto (if not too chunky), Mediterranean bean spreads, vegan cream cheesey spreads, etc. I love using pears and Sheese "blue cheese" or "smoked cheddar". Caramelized onions go well with this, too. Here are some great panini recipes from my friend Debbie on her blog: http://spiceislandvegan.blogspot.com/2006/04/panini-panini-panini-crazy-for-panini_20.html Here are some British recipes and ideas for vegan panini, from a restaurant: http://www.ultragnosis.com/padleywood/panini.html There is a panini blog: http://paninihappy.com/ Here are some veggie panini recipes-- use vegan versions of the dairy and egg stuff: http://vegetarian-recipes.suite101.com/article.cfm/easy_vegetarian_panini_recipes There are a few blog posts of mine about panini: This one is about my indoor grill/panini press and has photos of a simple vegan ham and "cheese' panini: http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/04/fooleeya-yummy-bean-dip-and-new-kitchen.html Chocolate panini! http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-last-post-until-after-18th-variety.html And Banana S'more Panini: http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/2007/05/little-indulgence.html Photo of "Grilled panini made with my sourdough-enhanced 100% wholewheat bread machine bread filled with grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, basil, homemadeTofu Mayonnaise, and Smoked Cheddar Sheese." Bottom of this post: http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/2007/05/back-home-from-portland-vegfest-with.html Here are many of the books in print on the subject: Panini, Bruschetta, Crostini: Sandwiches, Italian Style by Viana La Place Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes from America's Favorite Panini Bar by Jennifer Denton Simple Italian Snacks: More Recipes from America's Favorite Panini Bar by Jason Denton and Kathryn Kellinger 200 Best Panini Recipes by Tiffany Collins Panini by Melanie Barnard Panini Express: 70 Delicious Recipes Hot Off the Press by Daniel Leader and Lauren Chattman Panini by Jo McAuley Panini: Simple Recipes for Classic Italian Sandwiches by Jennifer Joyce and William Reavell Panini by Carlo Middione and Ed Anderson Panini ~ Authentic Italian Sandwiches On The Go by Carlo Middione Sandwiches, Panini, and Wraps: Recipes for the Original Anytime and Anywhere Meal by Dwayne Ridgaway Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book: The Best Sandwiches Ever--from Thursday Nights at Campanile by Nancy Silverton and Teri Gelber The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pizza and Panini by Erik Sherman Angeli Caffe Pizza Pasta Panini by Evan Kleiman Nick Stellino's Passione: Pasta, Pizza, and Panini by Nick Stellino Panini by Carla Bardi
PaniniGuy 2 posts Feb 02, 2010 5:32 PM	Bryanna Thanks so much for your post. It was way more than I expected! I have my Sourdough which works well. Now to roll up the sleeves, go shopping and start cooking. My dancer daughter begged me to get some of the sheese (blue that is) for the pear/blue/and caramelized onion recipes. And the s'more panini sounds so tasty! Chris
Bryanna Owner/Moderator 2700 posts Feb 03, 2010 7:36 AM	You're welcome! have fun!