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Panini are Italian sandwiches that are typically made in a sandwich press. You can achieve the same result by placing a cast-iron or other heavy skillet on top of the sandwiches as they are cooking. Taleggio is a ripened, semisoft cow's-milk cheese with a distinctive pungency. For milder flavor, you could substitute either Brie or Bel Paese.

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 pound fresh wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle, shiitake, or oyster, brushed clean and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano leaves
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 recipe Focaccia or 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into quarters
• 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound Taleggio cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick

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