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

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

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