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(More customer reviews)I received a panini press for a present and couldn't wait to get this book to try it out.The book is very pretty with nice, in-color photographs.I think the food photographer, Ellen Silverman, did a wonderful job of capturing the feel of the sandwiches, spreads and such.However, the editor fell down on the job.The same picture is printed on pages 19 and 61 and another same picture is printed on pages a and 23. Yet another same picture is printed on pages b & 57; 2 & 17; and 24 & 93.The exact same picture! Are you kidding me? Someone didn't notice they were using all the same pictures?!They're very pretty pictures but all the same ones?I quit comparing but there are many other duplicates as well. Please get that fixed on the reprint of this book. The authors of this cookbook need to get an apology for that glaring mistake.
Now for the meat of the cookbook.The first section gives recipes for making your own rolls, baguettes, flatbreads and such if you are so inclined.They are made by hand, not using a bread machine to start the dough. If you know how I guess you could convert them to a bread machine to save yourself some effort.
There is a section on making your own sauces, compotes, etc. The red pepper-garlic mayonnaise is delicious. Make sure and drain the roasted red peppers well otherwise the mayo was too runny.The watercress mayonnaise was a little bitter but perhaps it's just my taste or the fresh watercress (it's not the season right now).
The section on making your own sandwiches gives instructions for making your own breads and compotes (recipes are included) or offers store bought alternatives.In addition I like that the authentic version of the italian panini is listed but then a cheaper american version alternative is also offered.It gives you the option so you can lower the price or find the needed ingredients.My example is comte cheese vs. swiss; prosciutto vs. ham.
The corned beef and cabbage panini is excellent.It will make an excellent dinner on St. Patrick's Day. Add some black and tan beer and the evening will be perfect.
My next tries will be the Cubano and the Italian Hero.You won't be disappointed in this cookbook.It's worth having.There are even dessert panini's but I haven't tried those yet...it gives me something to look forward to!
I rated it a 3 even with the glaring picture misprints because the cookbook itself is excellent and I wouldn't want others to not purchase it because of that.The Taunton Press Co. needs to hire some new employees who know what they're doing but otherwise this cookbook is worthy of purchase.Just don't give this version as a gift wait until the next edition.
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