Ham and Provolone Paninis with Pepperoncini-Olive Relish

I made pepperoncinis recently, and still have a few left. This is what I whipped up to use them up. It REALLY kicked this sandwich up!

Pepperoncini-Olive Relish
6 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
1/4 cup black olives, roughly chopped
2 T olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced thinly
splash white or red wine vinegar
sugar to taste

Sammiches
oil or butter
1 loaf roasted garlic ciabatta (or your favorite)
ham, sliced thinly
mortadella or salami, sliced thinly
provolone cheese, sliced

In a small bowl combine relish ingredients. Cover and let flavors meld for at 1 hour before serving.

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Drizzle with oil or melt butter.

Cut the ciabatta loaf in half, leaving it hinged on one side. Scoop out the inside and discard. Top with meats and cheese and add to hot pan. Top sandwich with heavy skillet to press flat. Remove and turn sandwich and continue cooking til cheese melts and bread is nice and toasted.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d230/d887/d745/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg
Serve with relish, either on the side or atop sammich.

I also made a quick chicken and hominy soup to go with the sammiches.http://media-files.gather.com/images/d231/d887/d745/d224/d96/f3/full.jpghttp://media-files.gather.com/images/d229/d887/d745/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

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