Thanksgiving Turkey Reuben Panini (with cranberry Russian dressing!)

Grilled Pumpkin Pie…made with pumpkin that was grilled on a panini press (the final dish in my Panini Press Thanksgiving)

Grilled Acorn Squash with Cranberry-Ginger Maple Syrup…part 3 of my Panini Press Thanksgiving

Grilled Smashed Potatoes…a terrific Thanksgiving side dish you can finish on your panini maker

Brined Turkey Thigh is the star of my Thanksgiving on a Panini Press

Green Chile Steak Melt Panini- thinly sliced steak, green chiles, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack and chipotle mayo.

Mini Birthday Layer Cake…baked on a panini press

Grilled Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons…two back-to-school lunch favorites rolled into one

Salami, Prosciutto & Provolone Panini…inspired by a fantastic sandwich I had on my summer vacation

Grilled Peach Salad…with toasted pecans, blue cheese and honey balsamic syrup over a bed of arugula

Grilled Gruyere Panini with Pickled Sweet Onions…a flavor-packed grown up grilled cheese

Grilled Ratatouille Panini – healthy and delicious grilled summer vegetable sandwiches with fresh mozzarella and pesto on a baguette

Chorizo & Potato Grilled Hand Pies…with cheddar, chives and dried apples, grilled in puff pastry. Great for brunch or as an appetizer!

Grilled Fruit Skewers… light, sweet and refreshing kebabs drizzled with honey-mint syrup

You can make ice cream cones on a panini press!

Stove-Top Sirloin Sandwiches from “Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love”

Grilled Crab, Mango & Avocado Panini…from Alison Lewis’ new cookbook, 400 Best Sandwich Recipes

Churros grilled on a panini maker (automatic ridges!), with Nutella sauce for dipping

Wine and cheese are a natural pairing… shouldn’t we put both in a grilled cheese sandwich?

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese…a grilled cheese version of the classic garlicky-herby Green Goddess salad dressing