PANINI RECIPES (CONTINUED)

Chocolate Panini

8 (1/2- inch) thick slices sourdough bread, buttered on 1 side

4 - 8 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped with a heavy knife whipped butter

Lay slices of bread, butter side down, on the Panini Maker. Sprinkle the chopped chocolate evenly onto the 4 slices of bread. Then cover each with a second slice of bread, butter side up. Grill panini for 3-4 minutes or until bread is golden and chocolate is melted. Using a spatula, carefully turn each panini over to bake for another minute.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Makes 4 panini

Variations:

Cherry Chocolate Panini: Add 4 ounces dried cherries.

(Or any dried fruit of your choice.)

Chocolate Almond Panini: Add 4 ounces slivered almonds. (Or any nut of your choice.)

Chocolate Java Panini: Add 4 teaspoons instant coffee. (1 teaspoon per panini.)

Dad’s Favorite: Add 4 tablespoons peanut butter Chocolate, Peanut Butter and layer with sliced bananas

& Banana Panini

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