PROSCIUTTO PANINI WITH PISTACHIO PESTO


SMASHED CHERRY AND BASIL OLD-FASHIONED


A heavy skillet on the grill gets the job done without a panini press for this Italian sandwich that uses pistachios in the pesto.


PREP TIME 15 MIN. – COOK TIME 10 MIN. READY IN 25 MIN. – SERVINGS 4


1∕3 cup shelled salted pistachios


1 small clove garlic 2 cups packed basil ¼ cup olive oil 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 loaf Nature’s Promise Ciabatta Bread


1 (8 oz) ball fresh mozzarella cheese 1 (3 oz) pkg sliced prosciutto ½ cup roasted red pepper slices, patted dry


Peel pointer When using orange peel—or the


STEP 1 Set grill or large grill pan to medium. STEP 2 In a food processor, pulse the pistachios, garlic, and basil until very finely chopped. Pulse in the oil until combined, then stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. STEP 3 Split the ciabatta bread lengthwise and remove some of insides. Brush cut sides with pesto. Thinly slice the mozzarella cheese. Layer mozzarella, prosciutto, and red pepper onto bottom of ciabatta. Add ciabatta top and wrap tightly in foil. STEP 4 Place sandwich on the grill and weigh down with a large cast-iron skillet. Cook 5 min. Turn over and cook another 5 min., weighted down. Carefully unwrap and cut into 4 pieces.


Per serving: 635 calories, 40g fat, 12g saturated fat, 63mg cholesterol, 1235mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 4g sugar, 30g protein


peel of any citrus— wash the fruit


first, and avoid the bitter white pith


just under the skin.


Sweet cherries lend a red hue and summer vibe to this classic cocktail.


PREP TIME 10 MIN. – COOK TIME 0 MIN. READY IN 10 MIN. – SERVINGS 2


8 cherries 10 basil leaves 2 tsp sugar


3–4 dashes bitters ¾ cup bourbon or rye 2 small orange slices


STEP 1 Stem and pit the cherries. Add to a cocktail shaker or pint glass, along with the basil, sugar, and bitters. Using a muddler, mash the basil and cherries until very broken up. STEP 2 To shaker, add the bourbon. Stir to combine. Add ice to 2 old-fashioned glasses. Strain cocktail into glasses. Garnish with the orange slices.


Tip No cherry pitter? As a slightly messy but effective alternative, place cherries on a cutting board, cover with a paper towel, and gently press down with the side of a chef’s knife to crack open cherries, then pull out pits.


Per serving: 261 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 8g sugar, 0g protein


54 June 2019 | www.savoryonline.com


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