We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paninis are one of the pillars of the sandwich community, as evidenced by the fact that they have an entire appliance named after them. And ...

A melty grilled sandwich with tomato and spinach against a grey backgroud - Olga Miltsova/Shutterstock Still believe that the perfect grilled sandwich is out of reach without the right equipment?

No panini press? No problem, according to Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis. Her easy-to-make panini recipe comes together perfectly without the need for a press. Here’s how she makes the magic ...

A: Not at all! Panini makers simply toast/grill each side of the sandwich simultaneously (panino is the singular in Italian) while pressing it together. It’s the schmooshing together of the panino ...