On a steamy summer day, one can close her eyes and imagine that instead of being in a small New England town she is on a tropical island.  The air is hot and humid with the sun high overhead.  To make the day end on this same tropical note, a meal with an island-like feel is required.  However, it should be a simple meal so as not to produce any more heat on a day such as this.

I found the perfect meal for my imaginary tropics day in a panini.  I started with the basic thought of using a jerk marinade.  I decided to keep it simple yet worthy of an island, so some fresh produce was needed.  Add a little cheese to hold it all together, and it was perfection.  A simple side of fresh watermelon completed the meal as a sweet, light side dish.