10600 Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Panino 10 mins 5 mins 1 sandwich Tue Jun 02 09:14:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 02 09:56:11 -0700 2009 Italian Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/10600 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:56:11 GMT A sophisticated sandwich A sophisticated sandwich. This pressed sandwich combines mozzarella and prosciutto with fig jam for ham and cheese the Italian way!

Game plan: For the best results, preheat the press, and remember that it is better to cook a sandwich on lower heat for a longer time (rather than on high heat) so that the bread turns crisp and toasty without burning. Slightly stale bread will usually hold up better in a press than very fresh bread.

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  • Preheat the press. Spread 1 teaspoon of fig spread on each slice of bread. Place the ham on one slice and the mozzarella on the other. Close the sandwich and, using a pastry brush, brush olive oil on the outside of the sandwich. Place on the panini press and grill until crispy and golden, about 4 minutes.

    • Beverage pairing: Marco Felluga Colloi Tocai Friulano, Italy. A simple but delicious dish calls for a simple, delicious wine. All that’s needed to accompany the sandwich is a cleansing burst of acidity and fresh fruit, to clear the palate and get it primed for another bite. Tocai Friulano, from Italy’s Collio region, is just such a wine, with a little bit of extra complexity and nuance to boot. It’s a natural with prosciutto.

    ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2007/06/mozzpanino_290.jpg Marlena Spieler 49 Soup/Salad/Sandwich 34 2 teaspoons fig spread or preserves

    ]]>     2 slices ciabatta, 1 inch thick

    ]]>     459 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or other salt-cured ham such as Serrano

    ]]>     4 ounces fresh buffalo-milk mozzarella, thinly sliced

    ]]>     Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

    ]]>     384 easy 776 fun 231 light meal 388 healthy 752 euro 1610 gooey 256 cheese 219 pork 19 bread 254 ham 380 sandwich 8162 marlena spieler 905 grilled cheese