what could have been...

As i sit here eating what could have been a delicious lunchtime sandwich (but instead is a dry turkey and lettuce - no sauce - crummy shameful excuse for a meal), I can't help but think about all the wonderful alternatives that could have made these lunchtime blues a little less bluey.


First off, I finally busted out the panini press this weekend (engagement gift from kristabelle) and after experiencing the magical joy that comes from a freshly pressed hot sandwich I just don't think I could ever go back to enjoying cold flaps of turkey between dry wheat bread (aka - today’s treat).

For a great panini sandwich i suggest trying the following:

Ingredients:
1 French baguette
100g thinly sliced prosciutto
pesto spread (can be found at any grocery store - make sure the package says its basil based and don't use one that has any cream - creamy pestos are ok for pastas - not the best for a panini)
Brie Cheese (double creme only. Triple creme is too soft for this sandwich)
Arugula

combine all above ingredients on the sandwich and grill on your panini press until you've got those nice light brown grill marks and you will be in hot sandwich heaven.


happy panini pressin'


love from chef natty xo