I got a panini grill a few years ago and along with a rice steamer, it's one of the best kitchen gadgets we've ever owned. Great for quick, last minute dinners and everyone can build their own panini (from basic to complicated) and have at it. The kids typically fill theirs with cheese (fresh mozzarella, cheddar, etc.) and sometimes spread on a little pesto before grilling. I love to fill mine with roasted veggies such as carrots, zucchini, fennel bulb, onion and add some fresh mozzarella. Brush the top and bottom of the bread with seasoned olive oil and grill it up.
Last night I added some rainbow chard to my panini and boy--was that good! I bet kale would also be a wonderful addition, too.
I have yet to try sweeter panini recipes such as fruit and chocolate on a softer, sweeter bread like challah or Portuguese bread lightly spread with butter before grilling rather than olive oil but maybe I'll give that a try soon.
I think CSA's and panini grills are meant to be together!
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Amy, you mention grilling the vegetables before you add them to the grill/sandwich. Did you do anything to the chard before you added it to the sandwich? I could try the "no panini grill" method of grilling the sandwich in a cast iron skillet with another skillet on top, no? Jean
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