Peachy Keen Panini Recipes

PEACHY-KEEN PANINI

Steps:

• Heat panini grill.
• Combine peaches and salsa.
• Fill bread slices with cheese, turkey and peach mixture to make 4 sandwiches. Brush outsides of sandwiches with oil.
• Grill 5 min. or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown.

PEACHY KEEN SMOOTHIES

Steps:

• Puree the peaches, cottage cheese, milk, honey, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, the nutmeg and 2 cups ice in a blender until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide among glasses and sprinkle with more nutmeg.
• Photograph courtesy of Andrew Mccaul

JUST PEACHY PANCAKES

Steps:

• Make the batter by combining the pancake mix, milk, brown sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the diced peaches and peach jam.
• Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter. Drop in about 1/4 cup of the batter per pancake and fry on both sides until dark golden, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Continue with the remaining batter, adding more butter if needed.
• Meanwhile, warm the maple syrup in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat. Drizzle over the pancakes and serve with sliced peaches and whipped cream.

TURKEY, DRESSING AND CRANBERRY PANINI

Steps:

• Spread one slice of bread with a thin layer of cold gravy. Layer the sandwich with slices of turkey, stuffing, more gravy and cranberry dressing, to taste. Season with salt and pepper and top with chopped sage leaves. Spread a thick layer of cranberry dressing on the other slice of bread.
• Butter each side of the sandwich on the outside, then toast on a preheated sandwich grill or in a cast iron skillet, pressing the firmly on each side golden brown.

PEACHY KEEN SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Place the peaches, ice, nutmeg, vanilla extract, honey, wheat germ, oats, and soy milk into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.

PEACHY KEEN SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Place the peaches, ice, nutmeg, vanilla extract, honey, wheat germ, oats, and soy milk into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.