Anna Simon is a home cook, recipe developer and TV personality.

And on Thursday, she joined us to make a 1.5m long panino.

Anna says that she created this dish to celebrate her Italian heritage, she says growing up people used to tease her at school for having salami sandwiches, but these days these types of sandwiches have actually become very popular.

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The Little Italy Sandwich

Mortadella

Salami

Aged Prosciutto

Provolone Cheese

Sun Dried Tomato Strips

Artichoke Hearts

Grilled Eggplant Fillets

Grilled Zucchini

Roasted Pepper Strips

Green Olives

Arugula

Pesto

Balsamic Glaze

Layered inside fresh, crusty focaccia, this panino is a tribute to the rich Italian history of Leichhardt. One bite, and you’re right back in Little Italy, where every ingredient tells a story and every sandwich feels like home.