FRUIT SLICES AND CHEESE PANINI makes 4 sandwiches

1 artisan baguette with a crisp crust or 8 slices artisan white bread.

1/4 cup olive oil

8 oz. Telleggio, Gouda, Havarti, Asiago, Manchego or Fontina cheese

2 large ripe pears, apples or peaches unpeeled

2 Tbsp. honey

pinch of salt

handful of arugula or spinach (arugula is best)

METHOD:

Preheat your panini grill. Cut the baguette into four even pieces. Slice them through the middle so you have 8 sides of bread. 

 Slice the fruit into thin slices.

Brush the bread slices with olive oil and place the bottom slices on the grill for about 3 minutes or till golden brown. Repeat with the top slices.

While top slices are browning, place cheese on the bottom slices, top with the fruit, drizzle the honey evenly over the slices and top with arugula or spinach.  

Place the top slices over the arugula and return to the panini maker for 1 or 2 minutes or til cheese is melted and oozes. 

Serve immediatley.

VARIATIONS: When using apple slices, spread slices of sharp cheddar cheese over the bottom slices. Apples and cheddar are a natural and wonderful combination.

Brie works with any of the above fruits.

For interest add a slice of prosciutto over the fruit before adding the arugula. OR with the apple or pear slices, add a couple of slices of applewood smoked bacon. 

Just to be sure: don't use packaged bread such as Wonder. This panini needs a dense substantial bread.