Ingredients (Yields 4 Paninis):

• 16 oz Creta Farms Gourmet Roast Beef, thinly sliced
• 1 head of radicchio, cut in half, lengthwise.
• 1 head of romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthwise.
• 8 slices of rustic Italian bread (or bread of choice).
• 3 Tbs Creta Farms Extra Virgin Olive Oil for brushing
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ C Creta Farms Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 C fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
• 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• ½ C pignoli nuts (also known as pine nuts)
• 1/3 C parmesan cheese, grated
  
• 2 cloves garlic

Preparation

1. In a food processor, combine parsley, pignoli nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until smooth. While processor is running, add balsamic vinegar and oil. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
2. Preheat cast iron grill pan until hot, (or use electric countertop grill). Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Brush half heads of radicchio with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill, cut side down, for 2-3 minutes, until marks form.
3. Repeat with half heads of romaine. Set aside. Brush slices of bread with olive oil, place on grill, oil side down, and grill/toast lightly until marked.

Sandwich Build

4. Spread pesto onto slices of bread. Drape 4 oz. of Creta Farms Gourmet Roast Beef onto 4 slices of bread.
5. Gently pull 2 or 3 leaves of grilled radicchio from head and place atop. Repeat with 2 or 3 grilled romaine leaves.
6. Top with freshly ground pepper and slice of grilled bread.
7. Enjoy!