Lodge Logic L8SQ3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Square Skillet, 10.5-inch

We bought this one to cook steaks without a grill (500F in a oven for at least half an hour to preheat the pan, then on the stove over big flames, then one minute for each side (oil the meat, not the pan, we use egg timer) and then back in the oven for 3-5 minutes till it is done your way). Like others, I recommend to fry some fat meat or bacon first, because while the pan is seasoned, the surface is NOT smooth and will benefit from some bacon frying a lot.

This pan is useable. My biggest complaint is that the cooking surface is not 10.5 inches, the top rim is. The cooking area is only about nine, which makes a huge difference. It isn't really even big enough to cook bacon, which is why I wanted a square pan. I use it for eggs and cornbread, but I think my cornbread tastes better in a round cake pan. I like the way it looks. I am not sure how well it was pre-seasoned.

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Forget about your teflon pans. Sure, they are easier to clean, but this is a REAL PAN! It weighs enough to use as a deadly weapon, in case you have ever wanted to chase somebody with a frying pan. Aside from its weight, there is something great about cooking in this pan that is hard to describe. I imagined my grandmother making bacon and eggs in a pan like this. Like an old shoe, this pan gets better every time you use it. It heats up slowly and evenly, and I have a hard time burning anything in this pan. I use it both on the stovetop and on the extra side burner on our gas grill. Like the instructions say, you clean it only with hot water and a stiff brush--no soap or dishwasher. That would defeat the purpose of a cast iron pan, which is intended to be "seasoned" by the foods you cook in it. After cleaning with hot water, it is important to dry it completely and either spray or rub it with cooking oil (or olive oil) to keep it from rusting. We store ours in the oven, since the oily surface could transfer to those wimpy pots and pans hiding in your cabinets. If your husband doesn't like to cook, buy one of these. He will feel like a MAN cooking with one of these babies. I might also add that the price is incredibly cheap, especially considering that we will be using this pan long after those teflon pans end up in the donation box. This is the kind of pan you use for 10-20 years until your kids are so embarrassed by it that they threaten to throw it away.

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I tought I was going to have to give up on cornbread baked in cast iron. No matter what I did, or how I treated the molds, everything stuck!, all the time. I literally spent hours trying to "cure" my molds and pans to no avail. This was my last effort and thank you Lodge Logic, it worked! I bought the 10 1/2" square skillet and what great results. It is also just the perfect size for a homemade cornbread recipe. I now also have the 12", the 8" and just ordered the dutch oven. I'm sold on Lodge Logic and AMAZON.com. So easy to order and items always arrive promptly. Thank you so much. Another great thing about shopping at Amazon.com is you can take all the time you need, research anything you're interested in, pick from hundreds of selections and you're not getting pushed and shoved and rushed down an aisle and still not finding what you're looking for. I find I'm doing most of my shopping at Amazon now, from kitchen, to shoes to jewelry. Thanks again.

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I love using this cast iron to cook my steak indoors. It has even heat distribution and sears the meat to perfection. Two medium sized steaks could fit side by side and it would cook the steaks to a good medium rare at medium to high heat for 5 minutes each side. Cast irons are the best cooking tools, they can outlive you and they even get better with long use. They make a good heirloom too... just imagine passing them down from one generation to another.

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George Foreman Super Sized Grill

First, let me say I always thought the George Foreman Grill craze was a joke, until I borrowed one from my parents. My Mom's cooking skills often led to a dinner-time fight over Lucky Joe, our German Shepard. No, we weren't grilling him... we wanted his undivided attention under the table so we could offload our plates, since he thought Mom's cooking was super. The George Foreman grill helped Mom make a delicious burger the other day and I was intrigued. She let me keep hers for a few days to see if I would actually use it.

Boy, did I. I made nice, juicy burgers topped with thick slices of tomato, green pepper and onion, served on a nicely warmed, not toasted, bun. Just throw it all together and pop it on the grill and 5-6 minutes later its dinnertime! No need to melt cheese while the burgers are on the grill, the come out hot enough that you can just top them off on the plate.

Boneless, skinless chicken breast turned out perfect, not rubbery like some reviewers said. A breast that normally takes 20 minutes to bake took half the time with the Foreman Grill.

My wife is a veggie and she is pleased with how her Boca burgers turned out as well.

The bun warmer is essential. Don't buy the models without one, you'll regret it. The basic model my Mom has is too small for more than one big burger at a time. The Supersized model I purchased is perfect. Three items fit nicely, yet it's not as huge as the family sized one. No sense heating surface area you're not using.

Cleanup is a two-damp paper towel affair if you do it as soon as you unplug the grill. Don't worry, the food is hot and in those few seconds it won't get cold. Also, other reviews have indicated that you shouldn't immediately close the hot grill after use, so as to avoid the teflon deteriorating. Makes sense to me. Mom's is several years old and looks like new, after moderate use.

One warning, the photos aren't totally accurate. I didn't realize the base of the supersized grills are silver, not white. I would have ordered a different color bun warmer if I had known.

I avoid most food "machines" because they get used at first and then take up shelf space. The Foreman Grill is an exception, along with a bread machine I use often to make dough, my food processor that always in use and the coffeemaker. Don't be afraid to try one.

...Creole style, cooked in about a minute on my Foreman Grill. I too wondered about this thing, but since I live in the city, with no yard, I could never grill anything so I figured it would be worth giving it a shot. No, it won't give you charcoal flavor, but it will cook food like a dream, in less time than a traditional grill, & it will clean up & store easily, AND it can be used indoors. I got mine for my b-day, last month, & so far I've cooked portabella mushrooms, fish, veggie burgers, veggie dogs, grilled cheese n tomato (on a pita, which turned out perfectly... something nearly impossible to do on a pita when using any other method)... even corn on the cob (though I still prefer making the corn in the oven, silk out & leaves on (for flavor) cause it's less awkward). Everything has been to perfection! Plus it takes up very little space (& mine is the medium size... even living alone, I wouldn't go with the smaller grill. This is perfect for making my entire meal all at once). I could live without the bun warmer, but it is kinda cute & it actually does work. If you're still on the fence, come on over, you won't regret it! It's a kitchen gadget/appliance that you'll actually use AND love. (caution, the exposed edges get VERY hot & you WILL get burned. DO keep it away from its own plug, papers... as I can conceive if it becoming a fire hazard, and that's why I gave it 4 stars)

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I love this grill so much, it makes my last relationship look like, well...charcoal briquets. The meat cooks in record time,

no flipping of the burgers (a word of warning to cheeseburger lovers...nuke the burger a few seconds to melt the cheese AFTER you cook it on the grill, or you will have something that looks like a victim from the movie 'Backdraft'...oh, dear...I suppose some of you aren't hungry now). Only two other suggestions: 1)When placing meat on the grill, hold it there for a split second, or it will go sliiiiiiiiiiiiding down the non-stick surface. Also, the bun warmer cover comes off VERY easily, but I suspect it was designed this way for bigger hamburg buns

and such. Still five stars, though. Cleanup is a breeze (Oh God of All Barbecue Meat.....I sound like one of those TV ads)

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I really enjoyed my grill; thought not large enough for more than two medium sized hamburgers; so its only suitable for one person. I use to broil a lot of my meals in my convection oven which took ten minutes to heat up and another ten or so to cook my meal; with the George Foreman about three min. to heat up and only a fraction of the time to cook so it will reduce my electric bill big time.

My only complaints are; wish it was just a few inches bigger and had a temperture control

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Have had mine for 3 years now. It's come in handy and works great.

Love the EZ clean-up.

Lodge Logic L8DOT3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Meat Rack/Trivet, 8-inch

First of all it's Lodge. It's cast iron. It's American. These are all good things.

But I had to chuckle at a couple of the applications the other reviewers had for this handy little item. This isn't one of the first kitchen implements that you might put on your wish list, but it's surprisingly versatile.

Yes, you can put it in the bottom of your dutch oven, put your meat on top and let the fat drain. Yes, it's obviously a trivet. But I've also used it as a meat press yeah, Lodge makes a couple of presses, and one of these days... but in the meantime, flip at upside down on your bacon and it works fine.

I've also used it as a grilled sandwich press. Put it on a medium burner, toss your sandwich in your skillet, or griddle, then (with tongs or welding gloves) plop this little trivet on top of your sandwich. A couple of experiments is all it takes to get the right amount of heat to brown the top of your sandwich. If you need more weight, put some water in a saucepan and set it on the trivet the "legs" on the trivet keep the saucepan from cooling the trivet and your sandwich is nicely smushed.

But the weirdest use of all time? Olive pitter. No, I'm not kidding. I was making a salad the other night, and I wanted to chop some black olives into it. I grabbed a can of olives and opened it, only to discover that my wife had bought un-pitted olives. I hate pitting olives, but I started in, when my eye was caught by this little trivet and all those interesting holes. I grabbed the trivet, put an olive on end over one of the small holes and pushed with my thumb the pit jumped through the hole and left the meat on the other side. I grabbed a bowl, put the trivet on top and went through that can of olives in no time. Hint the holes are beveled, and the olives sit very nicely in the bevel, but they don't pit as well turn the trivet over and use the "flat" side of the hole.

So there you have it. A kitchen gadget with half-a-dozen uses for ten bucks. How can you go wrong?

I use this trivet over my gas stove burners or barbeque to heat tortillas like my grandmother used too. Also works great to fire roast chiles and peppers for salsa.

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Love this trivet! It is perfect for use in my Lodge Logic 5 Qt Double Dutch Oven and Casserole with Skillet cover set, 10.25 inch in diameterdutch oven. They are a very esential pair in my kitchen. My food is so much better now and healthy with the trivet to have the drippings drip away from the food!!! Love it!!! Can't beat the price either. remember wash with hot water and scrub brush only (no soap) and rub some spray pam on it before putting up.

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Just received my Lodge Meat Rack/Trivet. It arrived in perfect condition and shipping was fast and free. For those who complain about the legs being too short to keep the food out of it's juices please understand that's not it's purpose. It's designed to elevate the food just enough to keep it from scorching. If the legs were longer the same people would complain that it takes up too much room. If you must keep the meat out of the juices make 4 large balls from foil and place those under the meat rack.

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If you cook some things in your dutch oven in a cake pan, put this in the bottom of the dutch oven first and it will help keep the bottoms of your cakes and biscuits from scorching--or put it under your roasts or chickens to keep them out of the fat that accumulates at the bottom of the pot. Because of the size, you can use it in all your dutch ovens over 8". It won't work as a trivet for a camp-style oven (with legs) because it's too small, but it's a compact, useful trivet for other hot pans and pots.

Chefman Sandwich Grill - Non-stick, Two Slice Capacity (White)

What a great little appliance. My kids love this thing. Clean up is a breaze. We love the style. I bought this at a local retailer for double the price that Amazon has it at.

It's great for grilled cheese. It cooks them perfectly and it works well if you use big slice brown bread like I do. The slot is made for smaller type bread but I let my bread hang over a bit and it still seals the sandwich up. A few times cheese has leaked out while cooking and I wait until the unit cools down and wipe it with a wet cloth and it's back to clean. I have owned other brands in the past and they have all been pains to clean. Not this one.

Cant go wrong with this one.

i just bought one of these and it was exactlyu what i needed. cooked quick and cleaned quick. just perfect

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The sandwich making part was very good. Although if you use a lot of fillers, they might come out of the sides. But it used to heat up fast, and you could get a sandwich in 4 mins.

BUT, the handle broke in a month. And the problem is the handle has the lock which holds the lid down. Without that the lid wont close, and you can push it down when heeted because the top gets hot sooner. So its almost useless now. Since I got it $9-10, didnt mind that much, but consider this scenario when buying.

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It's an okay sandwich maker, it does its job. The negative aspect of it is you can't remove the plates to wash.

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worse sandwich grill ever. the material inside the handles are melting away during the first week of using this. it doesnt toast the bread, takes forever to get it the slightest brown.honestly i am very disappointed. my sister had a procter & silex and we loved it i should of just paid a couple more buck and get it instead

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Cooks Fork, Forged, Extra Heavy

A nice fork for the money. Very solid but not as good looking as the picture. If the wood were the color as shown it would rate four stars from me. That could be my individual unit.

This a great fork for using on a HOT grill!

It heavy and stiff enough to flip the large pieces

of meat on the back of the grill and still control

how they are positioned and you don't get burned

while doing it :)

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Like the other review mentioned, this fork (I received the 14-inch size) is quite heavy -even more so than some other, more modern designs. The tines are sharp, the wood is real, and if you're looking for a heavy-duty, solidly-built carving fork, you really can't go wrong.

My one complaint: The rivets that hold the wood to the metal aren't all flush with the surface. It's a very minor complaint, but for the price I paid, I can't complain at all!

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Great forged cooking fork--this is not your modern, flimsy, plastic / nylon / teflon fork, but a substantial, well made fork. It comes in more than one size, so if ordering one, be sure you figure out what size you really need. I am very pleased.

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I fry steaks, chops, anything, thanks to this thing. I like my meat rare inside and golden and crispy outside. The trick for this is to have extremely hot olive oil, put in your steak slowly, leave for three or four seconds, then lift, wait for the oil to get ultra hot again, and put it in again, switching sides. This method will deliver you the PERFECT steak or chop, but the hot oil can jump on your hand. This oversized fork will avoid any oil on your skin.

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Great Northern Top Dawg Commercial 7 Roller Stainless Steel Hot Dog Machine With Cover

WOW.. When I found this and saw the price I thought.. well better than cooking in the Microwave.. When I recieved this hotdog Roller I couldnt belive it.. Real Glass shield.. All stainless construciton.. Actual Commercial unit..?? I had to cook up a batch ASAP to see how it worked.. AMAZING.. in less than 15 minutes I had piping hot perfectly cooked hot dogs.. I laugh now when I see the sign at the local convenent store 2 hotdogs for $1.50 and think .. Why would I buy one here when I can get the same GREAT hotdog at home and know how long it has been on the rollers.. I would advise anyone looking at this unit to GET ONE.. You will not find a better price if you do you will NOT get this top end quality unit.. My entire motivation for looking into these was for the Last Alabama Football game inwhich I had my entire family over.. With this unit I fed 15 people with less than one batch stacking 3 wide on the unit.. Again LOOK NO FURTHER GET the TOP DAWG Commercial Roller you will not be Dissapointed.

I looked for a long time to find the right size at a good price, and I think this one is it! It was easy to assemble the cover and attach it to the top. The grill is big enough for 15 to 18 weiners if you have a big crowd, but if you want to cook 4 or 5 that works well, too. It heats up quick, but you have to watch it and turn it down or you'll overcook 'em. I guess that's my only complaint -the little manual that came with it doesn't completely spell it out as to how long to cook on the higher heat, and then how long you can safely hold them on low.

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Taste: terrific! A wonderful way to prepare hotdogs! Cleaning the rollers is the only negative. They remain stained from the cooking process. We love the machine and are looking forward to future family parties where Grandpa makes grandkids amazing hotdogs!

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Everything about this unit met or exceeded my expectations. Temp controls are wonderful, great capacity, it's very efficient and easy to maintain. I couldn't be more pleased.

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I bought this for our concession stand at basketball games. It works great....you don't have to watch it constantly. BUT it is a little awkward to cart back and forth to games, especially with the cover (although the cover is good for cooking out in publc). It's not too hard to clean....you just have to take your time.

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Emile Henry 12-Inch Pizza Stone, Noir

Love buying a cheap pizza and adding to it then on to the stone and into the grill....Easy pizzy......a real top quality piece to add to your kitchen cooking ware....

Perfect size for med-large pizzas.

Great product

Hand wash only and be aware that this item can break if not handled carefully.

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George Foreman GR0038W Champ 36-Square-Inch Nonstick Grill

I loved my old Foreman grills, the original models from the 90's. The smallest ones lasted for a few years at least. I had stopped using Foreman grills for several years but recently decided to pick up a new one for its convenience.

This product is garbage. Within a week of use the teflon started to come off while it cooked. Steam stained the sides of the white cover a nauseating cigarette-burn brown in a few days. The tiniest of circle pins keeps the hinge barely secured, that fell off and disappeared. A month and a half after buying it, this Foreman grill is cooking my chicken a shade of teflon grey.

The Foreman grills are super convenient and excellent for those with little time to cook & clean. But maybe the other models have a little more effort put into their construction. Do some research, don't just jump on the least expensive model. This basic grill is worthless compared to how they used to be made.

After using an older model Foreman Grill (GR8) at the office, I recently picked up a GR0038W at my local department store. The price at the store was almost the same as what it is currently listed for on Amazon. So far, I have been pleased with it. I only wish the cooking surfaces were somehow removable to make cleanup easier... I know some of the more expensive models have this option (GRP4, GRP90WGR, GRP99, etc). It does take some effort to clean up, but I don't think it takes any more time than brushing the grate on my gas grill, removing the gas tank, and rolling the grill back into the garage. The cooking surface is approximately 7-3/8" x 6", minus the corner radius in the back. The power cord is approximately 2' long. My grill came with a small plastic tray to catch the juices that run off of the meat, a grooved plastic scraper for scraping the cooking surface, and a black/blue grooved sponge for clean up. I've made hot-dogs & hamburgers in it so far and have found the recommended cook times provided in the manual to be accurate. The box my grill came in indicates that the product was made in China. So far, I've found it a very nice little grill that's a great alternative to firing up my gas grill in the back yard for small grilling jobs. Because I just got the grill, I can't speak to its long-term durability but, if starts to fall apart, I'll be sure to provide an update. So far, I've been happy for the price.

Edit (07/28/2012): I've had this grill for a little over a year and am still pleased with it. Because the top is white, it does yellow from use; however, I have had no problems with the Teflon coating coming off. It still works just as well today as the day I bought it. (Cleanup gets easier with practice.)

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This grill does very well for me. I've used it for hamburger, steak, and fish. My only complaint is cleaning it is generally more time consuming than just using a frying pan.

I've had no problem with the construction of the grill, and I've been using it daily for the last 2 months. No issues with the non-stick coating coming off either.

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I use this everyday. I'm a college student thats always on the go. It cooks full meals for me in 10 mins with a dry rub on something. Sick. You NEED to use aluminum foil on it though. If you don't use the foil, you'll get the stains and its an extreme hassle to clean. Basically lay the foil over it completely, bend it to the form the grille, USE PAM OR BUTTER, AND ALOT OF IT. Done cooking? Throw the foil out... No mess, healthy food, cooked fast. WIN.

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I bought this about a month ago since I'm starting a new diet and generally want to enjoy my meats without it sitting in it's fat.

This cooks all sorts of meat nicely, but the cleanup is a bit of a pain. I didn't know that there were some models with removable plates etc. Next time I will get that one because scrubbing the grill is time consuming and I never feel like doing it. lol I agree with the other poster, cleaning a pan is probably easier, but I will continue to cook with my GF Grill because it cooks the meat FAST and it's healthier (I also don't need to babysit my food when on the GFG like I would with a pan etc).

Will keep my eye open for a better one on sale soon.

Swissmar 8-Person Classic Raclette with Reversible Cast Iron Grill Plate, Black

My family has enjoyed this raclette for 3-4 months now. It is ideal for a meal with friends it causes you to slow down and taste the cheese. I really appreciate that the grill is cast iron. After a number of uses it is getting easier to clean as it is well oiled. The cheese slides right off the trays. I also like that I can control the temp with the side control. We have also enjoyed the crepe side although not as much. Great for a fun slow enjoyable meal with family and friends.

We were introduced to Raclette at a friends house. Lots of fun and something for everyone. I bought this one with the castiron and love it. Once you season it properly and continue to use it, it just gets better and better. Everyone wants to buy one after they experience Raclette.

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We were introduced to this way to share eating by friends in Denmark. We loved the experience and convenience so much that as soon as we got back to the States we researched and found it on Amazon, the very same one. My wife and I use it at least 3 or four times a month by ourselves and every time we have guests over we break it out. It is a similar experience to the fondu pot cooking. We have taken it on trips in the car and even packed it and took it to Cabo San Lucas this past January. Our favorite items for the grill top are shrimp and beef loin steak strips. We have cooked salmon, chicken strips, and pork loin strips and all come out great. The pans are good for any vegetable and we cover them with shredded cheeses. We love spinach on the grill top and in the pans. We also baked a brownie mix in them so we could have dessert.

A great plus is the ease of clean up. Once the grill has cooled you can use hot tap water and a plastic scrub brush and get it cleaned up fast. I have also placed it in the dishwasher and it comes out clean easily. The pans clean up easily too as long as you don't bake something in them too long. If you do, scrub them with a Teflon scrub pad, not a pot n pan scrub pad, the nonstick coating is rather thin.

The several drawbacks or cautions to know are: 1) the coating on cast iron grill top is very thin and the slightest cutting or scratching with a metal or sharp instrument could scrape the coating off, never cut on the grill; 2) if you use an extension cord with the grill be sure it is a high wattage appliance wire and that the plugs are tight ... the plugs will get very hot and the plug into the wall could melt if it is not high wattage ... best to not use an extension, 3) while there are 8 heating pans and 8 places to put the heating pans, it is tough to seat 8 people around the grill and all still have arm's reach access to the grill top ... six is comfortable and 4 makes a very cozy comfortable experience.

So far four of our friends have gone out and bought this item after their experience of eating with us.

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We love this. We use it on Christmas Eve and at other holiday dinners. It is fun and easy. Thanks

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If you enjoy good conservation and having fun cooking your own food you'll like this Raclette. Give it a try!

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Mr Bar B Q 06034X Platinum Prestige Stainless Steel Wok Topper

Having purchased previously a wire mesh type from H-Depo, I lost half my food to the flames.

This nifty device keeps a good 95% of my sliced up veggies and garlic intact.

A few notes to the first time users...

Don't be afraid to let your veggies blacken somewhat. Mashmallows get totally crisp before they get their good flavor right?

Cook on a high heat and keep stiring.

Steel may blacken, but it won't hurt future cookings.

Have 2 potholders ready to pick this guy up, the metal gets very hot all around.

I learned those last few the hard way, so maybe I can save you some time.

Happy grilling!

Mr. Bar-B-Q is the perfect addition to your grill tools. The veggies turn out incredible well. Easy to turn and roast. Only word of caution is the size the a full 12 inches and is a little too big to close the top on my Weber 386002 Q-100 Portable Gas Grill. TIP: Spray with PAM before grilling to make clean up a breeze!

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As others have said the stainless steel does darken with use. If you spray oil on it before use cleaning is easier. Also they are dishwasher safe.

I absolutely love the flavor of vegetables barbequed on this product. Don't be afraid to allow some food to blacken somewhat.

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I received this just a couple of days ago and it works awesome!! I grilled bite size veggies in this and nothing fell through the holes. I still had the grilled taste but no messy cleanup or a hot kitchen. Excellent product!!

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Product is a must for BBQ buffs. Have nothing but good things to say RE Amazon merchants.

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Minden Anytime Grill- mgd01 BLACK For use w/gas & electric stovetops AS SEEN ON TV

I used it as soon as it arrived. I don't have a gas stove as shown in most of the commercials. I have an electric stove with burners. When I placed the steak on the grill, after pre-heating for 10 min, and I expected to hear the sizzle of meat..... Nope. It seams to be more of a smoker than a grill. The steak was good, but did not have the grill marks that I had grown acustom to by using the griddle pan. Additionally, it also does not give you that chared or crispy taste that your looking for when using a grill. I will definetly use the product in the future when I am looking for that smokey flavor. It also seemed to stick to the burner, as if the bottom had melted. Defintely need to have a window open and the hood vent on when using this product. Lots of smoke but the same amount as using a real griddle pan.

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American 11.75" Grill Pan

I love Staub and LeCreuset. I chose the Staub grill pan over the other because it was a tad bigger in size. It is GREAT for grilling meats to get those nice sear marks. You can use it inside the oven for a braise. Staub is well made and will last forever. It can be a little tough to clean up sometimes but I just allow it to soak in a little warm water and use a non-scratch pad for touch areas.

I would like to add that for practicality purposes -I must confess that I really haven't used this pan as much as I thought I would after owning if for approx 9 months. I find myself reaching for the cast iron skillet to sear meats in order to sear all of it -and popping in the oven to finish off if needed. If I want grill marks, I'll use the gas grill outside. This is just a personal preference and is by no means meant to dishonor the fine quality product that the Staub grill pan is. I would have bought a cast iron Staub skillet if I didn't already have a similar product.

Staub makes top quality skillets and grill pans and you can't go wrong with them. Yes, they are expensive so make sure you will use them!!

Upon using this one time, the enamel cracked. It's really too bad because it sears very nicely and was moderately easy to clean compared to other cast iron enameled grill pans

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great pan, but wow is it heavy. you have to be careful not to damage your sink given the weight

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I purchased the enameled cast-iron pan with great expectations. The first time I used it, on an electric stove, I heard a loud *crack* three times. The enamel had split. I returned the pan to the embarrassed shop.

The first time I used the replacement, another loud *crack* and another split enamel. I'm returning it yet again, and will not get another. Too bad, because the food grilled up great.

Also, the handles are NOT removable.

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Cuisinart WAF-100 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker

We love waffles and used a Black and Decker "American" waffle maker (smaller pockets than a Belgian waffle-maker) for years, but the plates got too hard to clean and the waffles started to stick. We decided to switch to a Belgian waffle maker and this is the model we decided on.

First the good. This waffle maker holds a lot of batter nearly two cups. In one batch, I can make a pretty filling waffle for each member of my family. No more arguing over who gets the first batch. It is also very well built and has a great non-stick coating on the irons. I also like the audible alert telling you when it's done and the fact that the cord wraps around the base and the unit can be stored vertically.

Now for the bad. I have yet to get this to make evenly cooked waffles. It always produces a waffle with a dark over-cooked circle on the bottom with the corners and entire top side completely under-cooked. I resorted to cooking it half way, opening it, flipping the half cooked waffle over and closing the lid again. This helped, but resulted in a few burned fingertips. I would be very hesitant to recommend this model.

Finally, a tip: If you've never tried a true Belgian waffle made with yeast, do yourself a favor, search for a yeast-based waffle recipe and make some. They're not much harder to make and you'll never go back to baking powder ones again!

I was skeptical about purchasing this waffle maker from other reviews online but I am glad I did. This is the best waffle maker!! I used a box of Krusteaz waffle mix and followed the directions on the box, set the waffle maker on 3, sprayed some PAM on the waffle maker, pour 1/2 cup of waffle batter in each slot and when it beeped I opened to find a big Belgian waffle slices cooked to perfection! There was no issue with spill overs, the color was a nice golden brown and it was fluffy, had a nice crisp but still soft, topped with fresh strawberries, syrup and whipped cream and we've got the best Belgian waffles right at home! It came right off the machine with no sticking or mess and the clean up was nothing as I only had to wipe it down with a paper towel after it cooled down. I absolutely love this waffle maker and would recommend to anyone. The unit did not get too hot to handle and the handle stayed nice and cool. It was so fun cooking up the waffles that before I knew it I went through a whole box! The great thing is you can make these ahead, freeze them and when you want a waffle just heat up in a toaster. No more frozen Eggo Waffles for me as I now have fresh homemade waffles right at my fingers anytime I feel like it. And the money I am saving because Eggo Waffles can get pretty expensive!

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I love this waffle iron! I have had no problems with run-overs when following the recipe. I do spray it with Pam the first waffle each time I use it. It is nice that it has the beeper to let you know when they are done. I found it accurate -we use it on 3 and it works great. Although it will store on end, it is much too tall for my cupboard. It locks closed for cooking and storage and opens easily. It takes too long to cook up a batch to feed my crew to use daily but we really broke it in over the holidays and had no problems or complaints. The recipes that come with it are great but are not "light & fluffy" recipes. I used it for my regular Belgian waffle recipe that comes out "light & fluffy" and it worked great with none of the usual spill overs. I highly recommend it!

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I hate this waffle iron. And, yes, I've tried several recipes in it. First, it's true that the waffles cook unevely. The bottoms brown nicely, but the tops are pale in places and nearly burnt in others, even if the batter spills out the sides. A setting of 3 is too pale, and 3.5 burns the edges. Second, it's almost impossible to fill the iron evenly. The batter may spill out in spots, while the waffles have "holes" in others. Third, the waffles are much too dense to classify as Belgian waffles. They also lack outer crispiness. They are simply thicker regular waffles. Belgian waffles should be light and airy, yet crisp on the outside. Fourth, these waffles don't have the loft (thick pockets) of a Belgian waffle. They are thicker than a regular waffle, but not nearly as thick as a Belgian waffle. I am sooo disappointed and wish I had kept the packaging and my receipt. I've only had it four months and can't justify buying a new one yet, but I will buy a new one before the year is out and donate this one. I can't wait to enjoy waffles again.

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11/8/10 My husband has been nostalgic about when his mother used to make him waffles as a boy. So after searching and reading reviews for days, I decided to buy him this waffle maker for his birthday. The options that I like (some options I like in theory....if they worked) that it can stand upright when being stored to take up less space, cool-touch handle, the ready light/audible beep, and the ability to make 4 waffles at once.

We used it twice and are sending it back for a replacement....I'm hoping this first one was defective and the next one we get will work fine. Even after reading the instruction booklet first, here're the problems we had:

The plates are supposed to be non-stick, but they aren't.

The ready light/audible beep was not accurate.

There was spill-over even when using the recommended amount of batter.

We made two batches, trying one with cooking spray and one without. We poured the recommended amount of batter in and it spilled over probably a third cup while it was baking. We put the browning gauge on level 3 (right in the middle) for starters, but it took about 8 minutes for the ready light/beep to signal (when the booklet says up to 6 minutes on level 5). When it signaled it was ready, we went to open the lid and we could not get it to open. It was shut solid. When we were finally able to get it open, the batter had hardened on both the top and bottom plates that it wasn't even edible, in fact we didn't have the ability to remove it from the plates because it stuck so badly. We spent 2 hours trying to remove the hardened, stuck batter. This was also made difficult because the plates aren't removable and you don't want to use anything but cloths or paper towels so to not damage it. Once it was cleaned out, we tried a second batch on level 2 and still got a similar result. Although we used less batter and did not have the overflow again, we still could not remove the hardened batter from the plates.

We'll try it again once we receive the replacement, and I'll update the review.

12/17/10 Update

Tried out the replacement and still very disappointed. Returned the item and we will not buy a Cuisinart waffle maker again.

To try to eliminate the sticking issue, we "seasoned" the griddle plates first. To season we very generously greased (with canola oil) every nook of the heating plates, let sit for 10 or so minutes, greased again, and then shut the lid and turned the maker on (level 1) until it heated up and beeped (acted as though it was cooking a waffle even though we were just seasoning). After the plates had cooled, we wiped out the browned oil, and re-greased with fresh oil. After the maker was heated and beeped when ready, we used less batter (made from scratch) than what the booklet suggested so to not get spill-over and set it on level 1. We did not have spill over or sticking. But the waffles were not fully cooked when the beep went off. We left them in a little longer to cook, but they were not cooking evenly and came out very soft. We tried a second batch on level 2 and got the same result. Level 3 made the waffles too brown, but still soft. This maker does not produce an evenly cooked waffle that is crisp on outside, chewy/soft on inside. Was a waste of time for us with way too much effort involved.

Smart Planet PP-5 Waffle Cone Maker

I love the waffle cone maker. The cones come out great! The only thing is, it gets so hot, that even with a mitt, it's difficult to open it up when ready.

I ordered this product on a whim one afternoon and wanted it the next day so I could make waffle cones for a 4th of July picnic. It came, and it almost conquered. If you've ever wanted waffle cones at home, this is a pretty easy and inexpensive way to take the consumption of ice cream to the next level.

The good: It heats up relatively quickly and its nonstick surface is easy to clean. Its instruction booklet comes with two recipes (original and chocolate). The original is pretty good. This appliance will smell pretty darn good if you don't leave the batter in too long. It makes for a good-sized cone, but can also do minis if you'd like. OR you can place a waffle over a tea cup or glass to make a waffle bowl.

Things to look out for with the APPLIANCE:

MESSY--as with most kitchen endeavors, waffle cone making is a messy process with any iron/method. With this product, make sure you have a towel or plate underneath it to catch any batter spillage. If you're putting in 1-2 tbs of batter, it should be pretty minimal.

HOT--Use a hot pad or towel to open the iron after it's done cooking. Have a butter knife or thin spatula on hand to remove the waffle from the iron and to place it on a towel on your rolling surface. Use the towel to roll the cone with the provided cone mold so it doesn't burn you.

Extra things about waffle cone making in general:

See above, because it's going to be true for most methods.

Try David Lebovitz's waffle cone recipe from The Perfect Scoop (available from Amazon) or Jeni Bauer's recipe from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream At Home (also on Amazon). Finally, the best recipe I've done so far is actually Gluten-Free!

The above authors/ice cream makers give good tips on the process as well.

I'd recommend this product to anyone interested in making waffle cones for fun--it's definitely a hit with parties, family and friends. It is not, however, NSF-certified and if you're in the business of making ice cream, you'd already know that and be looking elsewhere.

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I used to work at an ice cream shop and love fresh waffle cones, so my husband surprised me with this appliance for my birthday. I was not expecting it to make restaurant quality cones, but I thought I would get some decent cones at least. The only thing great about this appliance is the batter recipe found in the booklet. After trying to roll over 15 waffle cones, I'm returning it immediately, and here's why:

The lid isn't stable and will slam shut on you at the slightest touch (burning hot!)

The front handle/ lip that is supposed to be used for lifting the lid is burning hot and you have to use an oven mitt to touch it.

The indicator light does not click on and off consistently. Sometimes it indicates "ready" when the waffle is undercooked, and sometimes it indicates "ready" when the waffle is completely burned and inedible.

The waffles that I managed to cook okay were paper thin and tore easily, making it very difficult to roll into the cone shape.

The instructions were not very easy to follow and seemed disorganized.

Like I mentioned, many of the torn waffle scraps I sampled were delicious and the recipe is right on. But that's where the good ends and the bad begins. Please, don't waste your money or put anyone in danger by operating this appliance.

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One star for the machine, an extra one for the recipe. I bought one of these machines two months ago. I agree with the person who said it is a dangerous machine as it can very easily cause severe burns.

The lid is unstable and the handle is searingly hot. Hot steam escapes over your hand when you open it, so always use a silicone mitt when using the machine.

If it hasn't already caused significant burns to users, I would be very surprised. The machine also has hot spots so that when one part of the cone is perfect, there are already burned spots elsewhere.

Howeverthe cone recipe is lovely. It is easy to roll and crisps up even if you stop cooking when it is pale, to avoid burnt spots.Still, there are recipes on the web so that is not a good reason to buy this machine.

I think it is worth spending the extra money to buy a better brand, which I will now do.

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I have always enjoyed a good waffle and this works well and was better priced than others we looked at.

LG 26 In. Wall Sleeve and Stamped Aluminum Rear Grille for Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners - AXSV

I had a small a/c wall unit and could not find any suitable wall sleeve. This is the most reasonable one I could find, so I took a chance. Fortunately it worked out nicely. You could not tell the actual a/c unit itself was a lot smaller than the sleeve. But it worked nicely and the price for a wall sleeve is on of the best. I would definitely recommend.

It works great, it fits perfect and does what it needs to do. It was easy to install with the air conditioner.

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Fresh Solutions Gas Grate Cleaner

It does work, but don't expect it to do the job for you. As instructions say, it may take more than one try. It is better than doing without.

I had used this product before and was glad to find it through Amazon.

It is a simple method of soaking your grates in hot water and the product and a quick brush off keeps your grates looking new. There is no harsh smell with it either., With the larger grates on modern stoves, you have to find a container large enough to submerge the grate.

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It's a good product that I have used for several years. Wish I could find a way to stop the grates from getting dirty

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