Sure, tomato-mozzarella-basil panini are all-time classics (and especially good with summer tomatoes). But ooh, what a little improvisation can do when smashing fresh ingredients between two slices of bread, then cooking the combo until crispy. Best of all, you don’t need a special appliance or utensil to make these panini meltingly delicious—simply “press” an extra saucepan and a couple of canned goods into service.

Avocado-Spinach Panini

Smoked sun-dried tomatoes give this sandwich a meaty taste and texture.

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Chickpea, Beet, and Apple Panini

Never had raw beet in a sandwich? This panini will have you hooked.

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Pimiento Cheese Panini

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Pimiento cheese, a Southern favorite, travels west here with the addition of cumin and chili powder.

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English Muffin Panini with Goat Cheese and Tomato

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Humboldt Fog and Bûcheron de chèvre cheese are round goat cheeses with the same diameter as an English muffin.

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Curried Cheese and Peach Panini

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Cottage cheese is the secret low-fat ingredient in these sandwiches. Try the recipe with sliced pears or apples as well.

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