Simple Italian Sandwiches: Recipes from America's Favorite Panini Bar – A Classic Cookbook for Fresh, Flavorful Meals for Busy Schedules

by Jennifer Denton, Jason Denton, Kathryn Kellinger

With nothing more than a panini grill, a toaster oven, and a few simple ingredients, Jennifer and Jason Denton bring the fresh, robust flavors of Italy to your home table in Simple Italian Sandwiches . Eating in Italy is all about simple pleasures, relaxing with good company, and savoring fresh, no-frills foods like traditional toasted panini, crustless tramezzini, and crunchy bruschetta. In Simple Italian Sandwiches , Jennifer and Jason Denton offer up a collection of recipes for these classic bread-based dishes, plus condiments, antipasti, and salads that are easy enough for the novice cook yet tasty enough for anyone with a sophisticated palate. From Soppressata, Fontina, and Arugula Panini, to Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Tramezzini, to Roasted Butternut Squash, Walnut, and Asiago Bruschetta, the dishes can be prepared in minutes and require minimal cooking. With simplicity the governing rule for today's busy schedules, Simple Italian Sandwiches is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare vibrant, flavorful food for family and friends, and then sit down and enjoy it with them.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We got a sandwich press as a wedding present. This cookbook has been heavily used by us and every single recipe is amazing. We love it so much Shawn went to 'ino to see where they get their bread (Blue Ribbon Bakery) and to watch them in action. Good pictures, which is important.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not much of recipe book (it is sandwiches, after all), but the pics are mouth-watering and the ingredient combinations are incredible and authentic.

[Kimberly Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really didn't think I was going to be impressed with this book, but I have to say, I do like it.

The photographs are nice, the recipes are easy to follow and many include tips on finding & using the best/freshest ingredients.

Basics: Breads, Meats, Cheeses, Oils, & Vinegars

Condiments: Basil pesto, Sun-dried tomato pesto, Lemon mayonnaise, Balsamic roasted garlic, Sweet onions, Oven-braised fennel, & several other tasty items

Panini: Grills; Prosciutto, bel paese & sweet onion; Portobello & grana; Cacciatorini, goat cheese & black olive pesto; Atrichoke, fennel, & fontina. All of which sound good to me

Bruschetta: Caponata & goat cheese; Aperitivo (fruit & white vermouth); Asapragus, truffle oil, & Parmigiano-Reggiano; Roasted butternut squash, walnut & asiago. All these sound good, there were a few I thought odd.

Tramezzini (something in the middle): Mozzarella & basil pesto; Bresaola, arugula & grana padano; Cacciatorini, sweet onion & tomato; Shrimp salad & red pepper mayonnaise...

Anitpasti, Merende, & Insalate: Bresaola w/ arugula & Parmigiano-Reggiano; Fennel & arugula w/ goat cheese & aceto balsamico; Truffled egg toast; Fennel, red onion & goat cheese frittata... very mouth watering offerings.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book for the panini part, but it also includes fancy little sandwhich things, and brushettas. Some fun ideas, the panini I made, although not exactly following the recipe, was delicious. Nice pictures