Sittin' Chicken and Turkey Combo

I originally purchased just the "Sittin' Chicken" steamer, but after using it the first time I immediately ordered the chicken and turkey combo so I would never be without this option for roasting poultry. If you're going to feed more than two or three hungry people, you will need to roast more than one chicken anyway, so this gives me two chicken and one turkey steamer. The popular method has always been to use a can of beer for this type of cooking, but I like using fruit juices. Apple juice is my favorite. The meat comes out with a moist and sweet flavor, unattainable by other methods. For Easter this year I did a turkey on the grill (we have a wood pellet grill) with pineapple juice and beer in the Sittin' Turkey, and quickly discovered that I will need to make more turkey next year for this crowd. They loved it.

In addition, the ceramic steamers are easy to clean. I rub a little vegetable oil on the outside before cooking to keep crusty bits from sticking, and simply throw them in the dishwasher when I'm done. I don't think I will ever go back to the old way of roasting poultry.

Have only used the smaller chicken base. Chicken came out great. Easy to fill cooker with whatever savory concoction one likes. Imparts nice flavor and moistness to the birds. Easy to clean. Should not have to pay for two Turkey cookers to get two Chicken cookers, though.

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I use these on my big green egg. The chicken is great. Best of all, they are wide enough at the bottom that they do not tip over.

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Have used this or just a can or a can holder for years, the only trick is to get the liquid you choose hot first then put your chicken on and cook. If you don't it takes too long for the liquid to steam and your chicken is done with no bennifit. I have never tried a turkey, I preferr mine deep fried.

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Love this so far. Have only tried the chicken one so far but the chicken came out so flavorful and moist I was about speechless. Not sure it is was because I shoved some seasoning under the skin as well as out and inside the chicken but the flavor in EVERY piece of the meat was just incredible. I couldn't believe how moist it was also. Typically the breast seems to come out tasteless and a bit dry for me 70% of the time but this was a sure bulls eye. Can't say enough about how happy I am about this item and am looking forward to doing a small turkey. Oh, my first attempt was in the oven as well.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron Panini Press and Skillet Grill Sets

I originally wrote this review for the press alone. At the time I bought the press, Amazon wasn't offering the press/pan as a set. Now it does and since anyone interested in this product is probably going to be looking at reviews of the set rather than the individual components, I'll repeat my review, with enhancements:

While shopping a retail cooking store, I fell in love with the Krups FDE312 panini press. A bit of Amazon research, however, turned up a disturbing pattern of sudden failures in this product. Research into other presses from Cuisinart, DeLonghi, Breville, Villaware, and others failed to produce a clear front runner. It seemed that each product had one or more issues non-removable grill plates, difficult cleaning, lack of grill ribs, flimsy handles, tendency to dry food, non-adjustable temperature, etc. Enter the Le Creuset 10 ¼" grill pan and panini press. You can submerge them to clean. They're coated with enamel, not Teflon, which means with proper care they should last two lifetimes (although they're only guaranteed for the lifetime of the original owner)(and note, this is a satin enamel coating, not the Le Creuset smooth coating, the longevity of which I can confirm from personal experience). There's no electrical element to burn out, no cord to store, no moving parts to break. Use is simple. Heat the grill on one burner (we have gas, but they're supposed to work with other technologies) and the press on the other. Wait until a spatter of water vaporizes almost instantly. Brush grill pan with some oil. Place sandwiches on grill pan. Pick up the press, brush on some oil, place on sandwiches and press for a few moments. Sizzle, sizzle. Wait until the cheese melts. Serve. The panini were just like what I'd eaten in Italy. I haven't owned an electric press, but I can't imagine they'd be better. Cleanup of the enamel surface requires a bit of care but, unlike every Teflon-coated product I've ever owned, that surface will probably still be there 20 years from now. And since the grill pan actually has sides (unlike every electric panini press I looked at), there was no side-spattering and thus no cleanup to do around the cooking area. The only disadvantages the grill/press combination costs $140, almost twice the cost of the average electric panini grill. But since many of the grill reviews I read spoke of this being their second (or third) electric grill, I suspect you'd make the money back over the next 20 years. Also, running multiple batches is a bit more of a problem than with a self-heating grill, since you need to place the now oily press back on the flame to reheat it, which can potentially lead to flaring of the residual oil, and will also get the burner oily. I intend to see, however, if you can reheat the press in the pan rather than putting it directly on a burner.

Let me just get right to it: this works okay if you want to make one, maybe two sets of sandwiches at most. It may work better if you have a gas stovetop (I don't) but works passably with a flat top electric stove top (what I have) and I'm guessing it would work with electric burners as well. I got all excited reading other reviews about how this press will last forever (it probably will), how it is high quality (true), easier to store (also true), simple to clean (still true), has no breakable parts (yes, yes) and can also be used for other food items like burgers and chicken (probably also true). But I mostly wanted it for panini.

Using it: After opening it I read that this is not meant to be used with my type of cook top but I thought I could probably still make it work. And I did. But it took three batches of panini to get the crust I wanted. Too black, too white, just right-and I don't see how anyone, no matter the cook top, will avoid this process. No little dial to set like on a traditional panini maker for how you want your toasted product to turn out. Second, the instructions say, heat your pan and press on separate burners till hot. Then grease each piece and set the press inside the pan for a minute or so, then do your sandwiches OFF THE HEAT. Okay great. Now say you want to make more than two sandwiches, which is what the pan will hold. No problem for the pan, just put it back on the burner to reheat, but what about the press? It is now greased on the side you put directly in contact with the burner (perhaps more of a problem for electric ranges...). You can carefully wipe it dry (it's still hot) and stick it back on the burner, then grease it again (did that, annoying to deal with, but it worked). You can use the retained heat from the press and pan and get a much more lightly toasted second set of sandwiches (have also done that) and then you pretty much have to start over. With a traditional press you can just keep sliding sandwiches out, sandwiches in. I'm feeding a family of six, so to me this seems like a real selling point for the grills and a real drawback for the press.

After I mastered my pan and press I was all happy till I got to thinking, what would one of these taste like without the grill marks? Some of the traditional presses have two sided plates, one smooth, one ridged. I wanted to try a smooth panini. Luckily I had the wit to realize this would be a simple matter. I got out a plain old frying pan and made a no grill marks panini by simply using slighly thinner bread, and pressing the sandwich down with a spatula as it was cooking, then flipping it halfway through. I liked it better, but that is a matter of opinion. It did get me thinking though: I already have high quality skillets. Did I really just pay $150 for a fancy grilled cheese sandwich pan? Yes, I think I did.

I would say that the most value I got from this purchase is the little booklet that came with it urging you to mix spices in a small dish of olive oil, then to brush your panini bread with this mixture on the outside before making them. It is delicious. Don't think I would have thought of it on my own and my panini cookbook doesn't mention that great little idea, so kudos to Le Crueset for good cooking tips. But you may want to consider (as I wish I had), before dropping your cash: does anyone really need a panini maker? To cook something both sides at a time, thus saving a total of two minutes, and to imprint it with grill marks: is this worth $150 to you? Or $80 or $90 if you go the traditional press route? Before buying this or any panini press I would urge you to get out a heavy duty flat bottom skillet, assemble a panini, place it in the pan over medium heat, press it down with a spatula, and carefully flip it two minutes later. If this is tasty to you, you just saved yourself more than $100 and you are still enjoying a panini.

I hope to use this pan for other things, like burgers, steaks and chicken, to feel I got my money's worth out of it. It is a great pan, nothing wrong with it, thus the four stars. HOWEVER If I really wanted fancy grill marked panini I think I would rather have gone with a traditional press for the convenience of making multiple sandwiches, not using up more than half my stove to make what is supposed to be a quick and simple meal, and adjustable temperature control. Nor would I get one with multisided plates. I would use a frying pan for a "no grill marks" sandwich. Something to think about!

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I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. In all honesty, I also bought it for myself, because I'm a vegetarian, and I needed some sort of method for introducing variety into my dinner routine. I was getting really tired of rice and beans and greens. This little set, while extremely expensive (in my opinion), really is a lot of fun, and the panini is excellent, as long as you FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. We didn't read the manual carefully the first time we used it, so I was disappointed, but when you do exactly what the thing says, and get a decent feel for how long to let the sandwich cook for, it turns out great sandwiches.

In short: heat both components up, like it says, and then take them OFF the heat, brush them with whatever (we use a spray cooking oil; olive oil did NOT work), put the top onto the bottom for a bit, and then put the sandwich in, press down, and wait. If you forget to put the top back onto the bottom, it won't work right, I have found. And you're not supposed to put it back onto the heat. Maybe all that is obvious to cooking people, but I'm a novice.

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I received this for set for Christmas and have already used it a few times. I cooked yellow fin tuna the first use and it came out spectacular. Love the grill marks, and even cooking. This is definitely a piece of cookware that loves low/slow heat, I had it on my main burner on a low heat and got the oil to just about smoking and then threw on my tuna. Cooked it 5 mins a side and it came out with a terrific natural taste! The main event was the panini, I cut my ciabatta bread up, sprayed it with olive oil and layerd on the prosciutto and provolone. I heated the top press on one burner and the skillet on another, once the pan was sufficiently hot (water sizzle/pop) i turned off the heat on both and threw on the first panini and put the press on top. I let it cook for about 5 minutes and found it to be beautifully browned with nice even grill marks. The second one cooked the same without having to apply any more heat. Great set, I'm looking forward to cooking more with it!

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This is a great product. The grill pan itself is very heavy, and retains heat very well. The press is similarly robust but has not proved to be as useful on electric ranges -the range can't get the press hot enough to really do much more than weight the food down. Originally we purchased this item to facilitate preparation of panini, but we've since grown accustomed to using it for all indoor grilling applications.

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Nostalgia Electrics SM-500 All League Sliders Electric Mini Burger Maker

Even with a $1 price tag, this grill would be overpriced.

I received one as a Christmas gift and have used it once. That was enough for me!

First and foremost, the burgers are just too small. Think of them as more like burger crumbs.

But then you get to the clean up part...aargh! What a headache! With the tiny little holes and all the other little crevices, and it winds up taking hours to clean.

If I'm using a grill, I want quick and easy with minimal clean up.

The slider grill isn't it.

I bought this for Christmas. My super market doesn't stock Slider Buns until summer so I didn't use it till last month (June). I read the directions completely before use and coated both the top and bottom cooking surfaces with vegetable oil. Every "Slider" stuck to the top. (I used the meat measuring device that was provided). This thing is impossible to clean. If it had removeable cooking plates, it would be much easier to clean. I thought I did a very good job of cleaning it in June, but the first batch I cooked on it (the second time I used it), every burger stuck to the top plate. I won't even attempt to clean it this time, it's going straight to the Trash Can, uncleaned. If it was free I wouldn't want another one. (If it were sealed electrically, I'd take it outside and hit it with my 3000 PSI Pressure Washer. That might get it clean!)

If you have someone you don't like, buy them one as a "Gift". This is more "Made in China" JUNK.

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This really works used it two times kids loved it. The only thing is the lid is very hard to close. I bought it for the teen age kids to use but because of the lid I will be the only one to use it. We had a plate of little hamburgers on dinner rolls and no time at all.

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This machine does it's job and cooks little burgers in a matter of minutes. I very much love little burgers; you could almost say it's a passion of mine. The closest White Castle is a couple hours away though, so I was rather excited to receive this as a Christmas gift.

DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. The surface is non-stick, and even using the vegetable oil (or in my case, PAM spray) on the plates beforehand like the directions say, alot of black gunk builds up. You're supposed to wait for the machine to cool before cleaning; which makes the stuff hard and stuck on even more than it already is. Since the plates are not removable, and with all the grooves to clean between, you are left scrubbing and scraping for awhile with a damp cloth, which severely limits the convenience of this item, and you're likely not gonna want to take it out except for occasions to show friends and family the little burgers.

Also, the forming scoop/spatuala could use re-working. The scoop tool doesen't really work so well for measuring the meat as I ended up with burgers much too big that I ended up having to cook for a few extra minutes. You're better off forming the balls of meat by hand and trying to make them about the same size as they are in the picture on the box. And with the tool being two-in-one (scoop on one side, spatula on other) you're going to end up handeling the side that the raw meat touched when using the spatula function (if you're dearthly afraid of raw meat, this could be a severe detriment for you).

In the end though, it's hard to hate a machine that makes little burgers. If you love little burgers (like myself), you'll find something to like with this machine. With a few adjustments, this could be more of a useful item and less of a novelty one.

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I love sliders -at a bar or the addictive White Castle! I bought this sight unseen as gifts, and got one for myself too! My experience was great -and it was a real hit as "just because" gifts. At the moment Amazon's price is LOWER than what it is selling for in department stores in my area, as well.

This unit cooks up the mini-burgers in minutes ( like maybe 3!!) and you can be as creative as you like-I have mixed hamburger with onion soup mix, top with red onion and Fontina cheese, made mini-turkey burgers,and even sausage! Just get some mini-potato rolls and you are all set!

The mini-gourmet burgers seem to be everywhere, this unit makes them ultra easy to prepare at home. This is a great gift for seniors or teensand most everyone in between. Sometimes kitchen gadgets are infrequently used -but this is NOT one of those! The ease of use is the key here, once you try it-you will see how easy it is to prepare a fast fresh meal or snack. 10,000 times better than microwave sliders ( and far less expensive, too)

I think the compact size is remarkable, and it takes up little space, which is a huge plus.

I am surprized this has not been super promoted as an infomercial or television shopping product. ( Maybe they are test marketing it? Maybe I missed it?) In some ways it reminds me of my 1st George Foreman grill -this unit exceeds expectations,and is perfect!

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Babycakes DN-6 Mini Doughnut Maker, Yellow, 6 Donut

Just purchased my donut maker a couple of days ago and love it. Definitely use a ziploc bag and notch one of the corners out to fill each donut holder (like a pastry bag). Do not try to measure the 2 T. they recommend. Fill each up but do not overfill (just below the edge about 1/4 or so from the top works). I sprayed the unit with cooking spray like "Pam" after each batch and used a wooden chopstick to remove the donut after cooking. The metal fork that comes with it could scratch the unit. The recipes that came with the instructions are okay. The spice one is the best. If using a box mix the donuts are too light and fluffy but they come out looking great with some icing and sprinkles. A simple recipe I use for plain donuts is: 1c. flour, 1t. baking powder, 1/2t. salt, 2 eggs, 2/3c. sugar, 1/4c. milk. Combine ingredients and beat 1 minute with electric mixer. Put in ziploc bag and you're ready to make donuts. I used the Vanilla Frosting recipe in the instruction booklet and added 1T. pureed strawberries to it yummy!! Frost when they are semi-warm not hot! Makes 24. My donuts cooked in 2 minutes so watch them closely. One side of donut is lighter than the other but if you're frosting it you won't notice. The unit cleans up nicely, when cool I just wipe with a towel.

I got this for Christmas and it has been so much fun so far! I tried using a cupcake recipe the first time which eneded up rather unappealing. The second batch I used the Sour Cream Donut recipe from the box and it was perfect! The donuts were light and fluffy with a light brown crust on top and bottom. I actually took the whole kit to work and made them for my coworkers. It's rather hard to spoon the batter in so I put all the batter in a ziplock bag and cut off a corner and piped the batter into the donut maker. It was perfect and my coworkers loved it! If you toss them in powdered sugar or a cinnamon and sugar mixture while they are still hot they coat perfectly. I had no problems getting mine to unstick from the machine and I only sprayed once before starting and maybe every 5-6 batches. I also frosted some of them and found that if you just heat regular Betty Crocker frosting and dip the donuts in it, they glaze quite nicely. I also had fun piping the frosting on in fun patterns. All in all, a very fun little product and after taking it to work all my coworkers are wanting one as well.

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I didn't plan to buy this, but found it on sale and thought it would be fun to try. This little gadget did not disappoint. First I tried the basic recipe in the instruction manual. The little donuts were ready in 5 minutes and tasted delicious. I topped them with some chocolate glaze (Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes work well). I googled and found some healthy recipes online.

The easiest way to make the donuts is to get a DUncan Hines cake mix and cut back on all the liquids only add 1 cup of water (rather than 1 1/3), 1/4 cup of oil (rather than 1/3) and 1 egg (instead of 3). Mix well and pour it into a sturdy ziploc bag. Cut off one corner (very small corner!). Spray the donut holes with cooking spray and squezze in enough batter to fill the bottom half. Close the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes. One Duncan Hines mix will make about 3 dozen donuts. Once you get the timing down, they come out perfect every time.

The unit heats up very quickly, and I wouldn't let small children play with it. This is NOT a toy, it is not made for kids. It is an appliance for adults to use. And it's very handy. Homemade donuts in 5 minutes. Tasty treats for all!

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We had an old Daisy Donut Machine when I was a little girl in the 70's. I wasn't sure this little machine had the quality to produce good results, but I was pleasantly surprised. The non-stick finish is excellent, so the donuts are easy to remove after baking. The ready light is very handy. The unit is small but makes six donuts at a time, so it doesn't take long to produce lots of yummy donuts (ours cooked in about 3 1/2 minutes per batch.) The helpful tip to put the batter in a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off worked great.

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It has been a lot of fun to make cute little donuts with this item. Even my kids can do it. Obviously they are not going to have the flavor or texture of a fried donut--it is more muffin or waffle like. I am testing different recipes, but it is lots of fun.

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If You Care Coffee Filter 8 Inch Basket

Generally, there's not too terribly much you can say about a coffee filter. These are nice, but could be better. The only reason I say that is because I compare them to the size of the Bunn basket filters. It's a trade-off. I like these because they're unbleached, but I wish the sides were just a little bit taller.

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Tayama Electric Barbecue Grill

This grill is cheaply made and performs as well as a cheaply made piece o doodoo can be expected to perform. Doesn't get hot enough to really grill anything but can be used as a toaster. The most freaking annoying thing is that it won't turn off. The dial used for turning the thing on and then adjusting the temp is so crappy that even at the lowest setting there is no way to switch the thing completely off so it must be physically unplugged if you aren't planning to return to your kitchen in flames.

Don't recommend it at all. Also with this crap type of design it desperately needs a cover to get anything even halfway cooked. If u want something like this cough up the extra 10 bucks for one with a cover

I am a grill & bbq lover.

PROS: The idea is great: little, easy to handle, easy to clean, temperature works well, adjustable 3 levels, works great.

CONS: Really bad quality...

If you want to conserve it for at least 6 months, you would have to treat it as a little baby.

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We live in an apartment complex that does not allow BBQing and this works great, for the grilled taste and look!!

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Heat control broke after first use. It was stuck in the on position so the only way to turn it off was to unplug it. Also did not get very hot. Sent it back to Amazon within 24 hours of receiving it. Stay away.

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I have to say that I am disappointed in the grill in that it takes a very long time to fully cook anything. I was surprised that the rack could be adjusted, didn't catch that from the description. Even with the rack at the lowest setting so the food is close to the heat it still takes longer than I expected to even get the food hot. Very compact though!

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Outset QN71 Copper Nonstick Large 17" x 11" Grill Grid with Handles

Appeared to be a solid grill topper upon arrival. Outset even has a nice website describing their products (unlike many other brands). Outset even advertised their other products with the same copper coating with good reviews from some food magazine. Upon first use, I was very surprised to see it warped under moderate heat (350F). After it cooled down, it bent back in shape. It was fairly easy to clean after 1st use. Then with 2nd grilling, the food started to stick terribly. I was unable to clean the charcoal mess left on the grill topper. I even left it soaked in soapy water overnight, and was still unable to clean it easily afterwards. I tried to use regular soft dish washing scrubber to clean off the charcoal mess, then discovered some of the nonstick copper-tone "double coat" silicone coating came off! I trashed this piece of junk, as I don't want my family risk eating this non-stick silicone stuff! One of the worst purchases ever! I plan to get a plain stainless steel grill topper next time. It may not be easy to clean, but I can at least use some heavy duty scrubber on it and not worry about any type of nonstick coating coming off...

My mistake, I thought it was solid copper and it was not. It's copper colored non-stick. I think I should have bought stainless steel instead.

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I will not recommend to use this for cooking. Copper colored metal smells bad when you heat it up. I tried several times to heat it up to see if the smell will go away. There is no way we should put food and cook it or eat it after.

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Love this product for it's ease of use, and veggies no longer fall through the racks on the grill, but this is very difficult to clean. We don't have a dishwasher and have to wash everything by hand, and this is not very fun to clean in a tiny sink.

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I bought this to be able to grill fish. Foil tends to steam fish and the more delicate varieties on a grill tend to end up in the flames. This suits my needs very well. The fish are really grilled It is large enough to hold plenty of fish or burgers or sliced fresh veggies. Cleanup is fairly easy. The grid is handsome enough to hang though mine stays in a cabinet.

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Calphalon 1759546 Electric Panini Grill

Yes, this grill works. After reading some very mixed reviews, I am pleased to say that Calphalon delivers on everything it promises. I have owned this grill for 5 months now and am very pleased.

To address some common complaints:

It's true that it doesn't create a smoked bbq flavor, which has been a common complaint, but why would anyone expect that anyhow?

It's powerful and hot enough for everything I've thrown on the grill. It cooks chicken and steak all the way through, assuming that the meat isn't thicker than 3/4 inch or so. But if you want a full-sized Barbecue like grill, this may be too small.

It seems best suited for grilling paninis, veggies, fish, hamburgers, and chicken breasts. Again, it's just a small electric grill, so it's not as hot as charcoal. A two inch thick T-bone steak may be a bit much, but mine's worked so well that I wouldn't be surprised if it could handle that too!

The top and bottom plates do an excellent job of heating evenly on both sides. Complaints about long pre-heating and grilling times have not occurred with my grill.

Some have complained about the meat looking microwaved. Hmmm, I suppose so. . . I've found that my meat looks very much like it was cooked between two hot metal plates, absent flame, smoke or ash.

The little plastic height spacer is flimsy, so don't hit it wish a hammer too often.

The only valid complaint really is that the grease drip pan slips free from the grill when you pick it up to move it. It's location, however is perfect, situated in the back where it can collect the grease best when the grill is opened regularly during cooking. An Excellent design feature.

All in all, I have been completely satisfied. The timer is a Great asset. The stainless steel looks phenomenal and cleans up easily. Speaking of which, I've never cleaned a non-stick grilling surface with more ease.

Rest assured, this is a Great Grill!

I haven't met panini that I didn't like, yet! This is a GREAT sandwich maker! I haven't used it for grilling meat, because I like to keep the mess on the outdoor gas grill. The sandwiches come out evenly cooked to perfection-no flipping sandwiches and having all the fillings fall out!. It fits 2 large panini. You can adjust the height to fit the thickness of your sandwich. It's easy to clean-just wipe with a damp cloth while warm. Locks shut and easy to store. A nice little investment for your kitchen. ~ I also purchased through Amazon the cookbook, 'Panini' by Jennifer Joyce. Majority of the recipes have 5 fillings or less. Includes breakfast and dessert panini.

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Makes an excellent panino. Unit's small size is perfect for 2 standard sandwiches and since it grills on both sides at the same time (no flipping) you can pile up a fairly messy sandwich with no worries. Heats up quickly, grills fast (minimizing energy use) and cleans up easily if you wipe it down while still warm. Stores in our cupboard nicely and looks great next to our Calphalon waffle maker! We'll use this only for panini; grilled some pork chops and they turned out great but clean-up was more of a hassle.

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I have done an extensive research before deciding on Calphalon. I had ordered on Amazon, their price was the best! It arrived quickly and once I opened the box I was really happy. It looks amazing, great quality, just what I had expected. But more important then that, it works great and it's super easy to clean, nothing sticks to it! I make tuna melts, chicken, fish, no problem! My friend has Cuisinart and spends hours soaking his grills :)) Great buy!

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This is a very good product. The only thing it lacks is the detachable parts so that it can be cleaned in a dishwasher. It heats quickly and grills well. The quality of the material that it was built is very high.

Electric Skillet with Lid

Amazons seller, this is twice as much as I paid for mine at Bed Bath and Beyond, they sell it for $40 and with a 20 percent off coupon...it was a great deal!! I love this skillet, it's large and the sides are nice and tall, very easy to clean, temperature control...can't go wrong!

I looove my skillet. I've had it for a while now and so far it's worked very well. I've had it for a lil over a year now and I've made all kinds of meals on it and it's still working just like it was new. Luv it!

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I purchased this for my Mom for her birthday and she loves it. It's a nice size as well as nice quality.

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I purchased this grill for my Mom for her birthday and she was pleased with how big it was so I decided to also purchase one for myself from Cuccinabella. THAT was a BIG mistake purchasing from them! My grill looked new but the thermostat plug obviously wasn't new! The box for the thermostat had oil on both ends AND the unit had a ding in it where you adjust the temp, not to mention the plug-in part was all discolored from being used. Upon receiving and opening the box I was very upset and contacted seller as well as Amazon to report this and requested a full refund as well as them to pay for the return shipping costs.

The company wrote me back the next day stating "I am sorry to hear that. We normally ask for pictures of the item to see who was in charged of packing it the condition but we trust you are being honest so I just went ahead and issue your refund you should see it back to your card that you used to pay for the grill in 1 day. As far as the grill as a token for our mistake we will let you keep it. Again sorry for the inconvenience, we noticed that you bought another grill from us before so we wouldnt want to lose you as a customer for this mistake. Please keep the grill as a token for our mistake".

I thought that was an honest attempt from the company to right a wrong. That was until the seller got caught trying to deceive me on only paying me $35 and not the TAXES and SHIPPING/HANDLING fees associated with the purchase. Total purchase cost of item, taxes, and s/h came to $51.89. Since they had to refund me yesterday for the full amount, I received a UPS mailer from them this morning now wanting the item returned. I just want to make others aware of the bad business practices, order at your own risk!

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So far so good, we have had this for a while now and its doing wonderfully. The non-stick is great and it heats up fast and evenly. The tempature is very good and constant. I have been recemending this to everyone I can its just great! Best electric skillet I have ever owned and very well priced!

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He does the cooking at home, so when his broke, i bought this, he loves it cuz of the shape it's bigger and loves the glass lide also some don't have a glass lid. Perfect. He loves it.

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KitchenAid Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick 11-Inch Round Deep Grill Pan, Red

I am SO in love with my KitchenAid grill pan. Nothing sticks to it! Believe me, I've given it lots of opportunities to let me down, and it always comes through. I've made steak fajitas, grilled chicken, salmon fillets all cooked perfectly, quickly and with those great grill marks to boot! Clean up is easy, too. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves cooking. A great buy!

I have been getting into watching The Food Network and many of the hosts use these grill pans for cooking everything from salmon to steaks. This pan seemed reasonably priced and of good quality so I ordered it. After washing it and preparing to use it to cook dinner, I then happened to read the fine print on the inside of the cardboard labeling. Do Not Use on Glass Smoothtop Electric Ranges as pan MAY FUZE TO COOKTOP. Not a good thing, so I returned it. Looked like it would work nicely for all other types of cooktops though.

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I like good cookware, and own mostly Calphalon products. So, when I decided to try the Kitchen Aid, I wasn't expecting the quality of a high-end cooking utensil. Well, I am very impressed, and pleasantly surprised. Cooks evenly, easy clean up, and the red color is perfect. Highly recommend.

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I used this pan to sear Filet Mignon at very high heat. It heats very quickly. The grill marks are unusual (circular).

For this money it is a superior buy.

It cleaned up in a jiffy with no effort.

This is a good buy.

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this pan is a super addition to my cookware.

a grill pan is SUPER important if you are cooking meat indoor. my steaks always looked grey and weird, but now they look tasty! and taste better! just sprinkle salt & pepper (and, for even more flavor, add some chopped garlic to each side of the steak) and it will be as good as if you had grilled it outdoors! and it leaves beautiful marks (especially if you don't move it a lot during cooking.)

also, it is SO SO SO SO easy to clean, everything just wipes/rinses off. I have never had anything stick to this pan.

a cast iron grill pan is also important, as the heat capacity of cast iron is better for things like cold hamburgers/steaks, but a nonstick pan is essential for delicate items like fish. also, you could not deglaze a cast iron pan (the acidity hurts the seasoning) so if you wanted to deglaze this pan is better. (although nothing sticks so there is no fond!)

Hillsdale Pompei Swivel Bar Stool

I love my new stools. Exactly what I was expecting and more. Made very well. The only problem I am having in the swivel is hard to turn while seated. I have written the seller and am expecting a response soon. I will update.

This is absolutely as beautiful as the picture. I got a great deal on an open box one. Am looking for a 2nd one and maybe a 3rd! I Love Love Love it. Oh and it was super easy to put together. I am a not good at those things and even I could do it! Took me about 15 minutes. There are 4 screws for the swivel part top to attach to the bottom and 4 wood screws to attach the seat and that was it!!! Done and BEAUTIFUL!!

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Mr. Bar-B-Q Deluxe Non-Stick Burger Basket

Substantial and well made. The wooden handle stays cool even over a roaring blaze. I knew when I ordered that the handle was going to stick out of the side of my smaller OLD SMOKEY charcoal grill, but it worked out for the better. The grill cover just fits over the basket but with the handle protruding, and that creates some extra airflow that really gets the grill roaring, so the burgers cook quickly with a nice sear. The little ring that holds the sides together does sometimes slip loosely and could slide so the sides could open unexpectedly, but it has not really been a problem since I am careful to watch for it. The basket was easy enough to clean and I have had no problems with sticking, but I always oil it up first. I would recommend this item without reservation.

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Calphalon Easy System Nonstick 11" Square Griddle

I love this pan. The sides is great for catching grease, easy to clean and it cooks great. Onr of the best pans I have ever had.

This is the best griddle I've ever owned. I absolutely love it. I now make perfect pancakes because of this griddle. It's true, your cooking skills are only as good as the quality of your pots and pans. I had a square farberware griddle for years and I stupidly put it in the dishwasher which ruined the nonstick quality of the pan. Lesson learned. This one will never see the inside of a dishwasher and I expect it to be my go-to pan for years to come. I am happy with the quality, the size and the fact that it's very light weight and super easy to clean. I will be replacing my current cookware with Calphalon, it's that good.

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I was looking for a griddle that would keep it's shape. If you try to use the griddle to cook a couple of egss they just slide away from the center of the pan. O would not recommend this pan

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I had a square pan in the past and have been trying to replace it for a long time after my old pan starting sticking. I find a square pan offers the most room and convenience more so then a round pan. For me, the best uses for square pans are breakfast foods such as bacon, pancakes and hash browns along with a bacon press. This pan is the perfect breakfast pan which I had been searching for. The pan has some weight and is not flimsy. Along with my glass press that I already own I continue to cook flat bacon.

Now please do not misunderstand that I have some kind of obsession for bacon. Just square pans. They are usually priced out of my budget or have the grill marks that are great for burgers and steaks but not all purpose. This is an all purpose non stick pan good for any type of food.

I follow the directions for heating and so far the pan heats evenly and cooks with no burnt marks in the middle. It is oven safe up to 450 but not for the broiler. Cleanup is very easy with just a little soap and water also wipes clean if you want to add a second food product. As with most nonstick cookware I never use metal utensils.

I was so impressed with the first one I ordered from Buy Happier, LLC, within days I came back and got a second one before they sold out. If the idea of a square pan without a lid is holding you back from this pan, just try it, I think you will be as pleased with the pan and price as I am.

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21st Century B24A2 Universal Heat Distribution Plate

Have used the grill all summer and it seems to be doing a good job. Helps keep the flare up down.

I was ready to buy a new grill because the heat distribution plates had rusted out. The rest of the grill was in pretty good shape, but Sears wanted about $50 with shipping for new plates, about 25% the cost of an equivalent grill new. Got this universal set of heat distribution plates and they were easy to install. I only ding the plates a star as I now can't light my grill from above like I used to, the slots are too small. I now have to light from the side, which is they way you are supposed to anyway So maybe I am better off.

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Bic Surestart Lighter

Childproofing features mean that this product requires a strong grip. Not for the elderly or arthritic wanting an easy fireplace lighter. My elderly parent could not light it using both hands. Works great for me, but it was supposed to have been a helpful gift. Also, I would not have ordered had I known it was disposable. I don't fault the product, which probably will work well for you, but the description is incomplete.

It's Bic, that says it all. I use it for lighting my wood stove and heaters. It may cost more, but it lasts till it's outa fuel. The rest crap out half way through the fuel supply, so which really is cheaper.

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I ordered 4 of them. They very quickly became extremely unreliable to light, I'm talking an average of 20 clicks to get a flame. Threw them out even before I had used up 1/4 of the fuel in them and ordered some better ones.

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Even using both hands, I'm unable to make one of these light, due to arthritis in my hands. I wrote Bic about it and they didn't even reply. My son took one apart tonight trying to dismantle the child-proof feature for me, but all it did was break the darn thing. I bought a four-pack, so I threw out the broken one and gave him the other three. He said it was even hard for his hands to light.

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I use these BIC lighters to light everything from candles to fireworks. The flame height is pre-adjusted. Hold the top button down with your thumb, then use your index finger to pull the button that ignites the flame. The flame usually ignites on the first try. When it doesn't ignite on the first try, usually it isn't more than two or three clicks before the flame appears.

I recommend this lighter. It's a name brand.

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Char-Broil TRU Infrared Patio Bistro Infrared Gas Grill

First, I will provide a brief description of my previous grill, which is as a basis for comparison in case you are debating this grill versus other larger and more traditional grilling systems. Then, I will provide a summary of my findings related to the other comments you see throughout the review thread. Sorry for the long thread, but I'm hoping folks will find the confirmations and/or rebuttals of the findings of others to be helpful.

I bought this grill to replace a commercial series stainless char-broil gas grill that I had for five years and used extensively. While the older grill was good as compared to grills in its class/price range, it was subject to the typical ills of long-burner systems with flavorizer bars to reduce flareups. It was only moderately effective, so costco steaks (1" thick with a 1/4" fat edge) tended to cause massive flare-ups and if not managed carefully, burned the steaks beyond recognition. I am not exaggerating when I say that I had 1.5 ft high flames coming out the back of the grill one time when I wasn't paying close enough attention. The fat melts and flares up horribly. While I really liked the cast iron grates, they were rusting pretty badly at the five year mark. The grill did do a good job of imparting that gas grill flavor, and was perfect for ribs and other long-cooking items at low temperature.

Now for the Patio Bistro. First, a summary of the other comments you may have seen, and the ones I saw commonly stated all turned out to be true.

1. Assembly is not difficult, but is time consuming. Took about and hour. Lots of parts. Some people complained about parts not fitting together well, but mine were perfectly aligned and no problems. One trick, and I do this with everything I assemble after lots of ikea assembly experience, is to wait to tighten all the nuts until everything is together. One annoying design feature is that the wire lead for the ignitor partially blocks the drip tray. Also, as another customer mentioned, the caps are already installed on the wheels. I broke one of the caps trying to get it offthey are super tight. Very annoying. Char-broil would probably replace it if I asked, but I don't care enough to spend the time to do so.

2. You can't see the flame, so the first time I used it, I thought it was lit and didn't realize for sure it wasn't until I smelled gas. To turn it off, you have to turn the knob past the ignitor. It ignited with gusto, displacing the grate. Kinda scary. But now I know to hold the ignitor in the on position until I see the flames flare out around the round burner protector, and there is also a hole on the back of the grill you can look in for confirmation. I don't see it as a problem once you get used to it.

3. The grill is 'not infrared'? I don't know what the technical definition of infrared is, so I don't know if this is true. I previously thought infrared grills used those white ceramic flat burners with little holes in them. This grill does not, and instead uses a round gas tube that is covered by a round metal shield to prevent flare-ups. Some sites describe infrared as a technology that uses high heat and high efficiency, without referring to physical burner characteristics. The grilling surface is stainless and has a flat bottom with many small holes. So far, following the manufacturer instructions and burning off the junk after each use has kept the holes clear and functional.

4. The heat is intense. (Some people alternatively claim that they have not enough heat, but surely those grills are defective). This thing gets up to 700 degrees in less than 15 minutes.

5. Food is cooked fast and evenly. Definitely true to me, almost to a fault. Heats up way faster and more evenly than my previous grill, and cooks burgers the best I've ever had. Back to our Costco steaksthe good news is no flare-ups (a huge benefit). The bad news is that the recommended instructions left the outside seared beautifully and the inside bloody. Had to cut the steaks in half for the second round to get decent results. This technology is awesome for your standard grocery store steaks and burgers, but is a little tougher to use for thick cuts of meat. I've only had it a week, so it may be possible, but I haven't had thick steak success yet. Burgers and thin steaksawesome. One catch is that the 'gas' flavor is not as intense as my previous grill, but the flavor is still excellent.

6. Some people complain that the cover (available for purchase separately) is poor quality, and it's about $30. I purchased a different Char-broil cover Char-Broil 2186140 Patio Caddie Grill Cover for $10 and it seems to be decent quality and good fit.

7. The grill is heavy, especially with the tank. There is a handle under the control knob, but moving it with that handle is not easy, especially if the surface is not perfectly flat (like, say, my patio).

8. FYI, this does not come with a gas tank. Factor this into the cost. The good news is that as a result, it can be shipped at a reasonable cost.

Overall, this is an excellent grill. I would buy it again. Small, efficient, and although it is relatively thin and not as sturdy as my previous commercial series grill, it is built for a small family and would probably last 3-4 years. I kinda miss having shelves, but I have a small patio and I'd rather have the patio space.

If the feature that brought you to this grill was size, but you want higher quality, check out the Weber Q series such as the 320 Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable Outdoor Propane Gas Grill(at double the price). I would personally prefer to spend less and replace a little sooner than go super-fancy and then hang on to one a long time. If that is not also your mentality, then this may not be your grill (but the Weber may be).

I had been on the search for a small grill that wouldn't take up space with cheap plastic shelves and accessories I will never use. This grill is the perfect fit.

It took some effort to assemble, but not as difficult as flat pack furniture. Surprisingly metal! I thought everything was plastic these days, but the only plastic here is found on the handles and the wheels.

Just under the control knob there is a handle that makes it easy to move even when it's hot. The grill heats up real fast making it good for quick grilled meals. My first meal included 4 ears of grilled corn and two large steaks with a bit of room to spare.

My only criticism is that the grease trap underneath seems to conflict with the wires for the electric ignition.

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This was a replacement for a 9 year old Char broil that quit. Assembly went really well. The parts were well laid out and all the hardware parts were in a packet with individual parts held together in groups of each type. I like the hand screw to hold in the propane tank to the grill. My old one did not stay on so I used bungees to hold it to the old style Char Broil we had replaced with this one.

I did the initial 15 minutes on level 5 to burn off oils from manufacture. I then grilled some Costco burgers @ 4-5 minutes on each side and they turned out really juicy. Then afterwards I cleaned the grate and sprayed if with nonstick grill spray. The main thing about these infrared grills is to make sure that you keep all of the little slots clear for heat to get to the food; otherwise the cooking can get uneven. Now I will order a cover since the generic one I brought got shredded in a high wind storm. I will have to remember to remove the cover during high winds. We are very happy with this grill and I am hoping that it would hold up well over time.

UPDATE 3-24-11

We are still really enjoying this grill. Its small size is great. I have cooked Boneless skinless chicken and boneless country pork ribs. The chicken turned out really juicy although you will need to turn the chicken that is thicker for one more 5 minute go around to completely cook. Otherwise it would still be a little raw on the inside top. The ribs were 1/2 hour per side and they turn out perfect on level 2 per the instructions. I have learned to setup a timer that runs for 10 minutes after I turn off the gas so that it would be cool enough to clean. The temp has been around 200 after 10 minutes of 40 Degree temp outside, but it cools fairly fast after opening the lid, so cleaning it is not too hard. I then spray with Pam after it is cleaned off. The actual Char Broil grill cover for the Bistro is really nice. It has a strap to help hold on the cover and it is very well made and has held up in 25 mph winds without the problems I had with the cheap generic cover that got shredded per my initial review.

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Taking my time, it took me a little over two hours to assemble this grill, but it was worth it, for the large skinless/boneless chicken breasts that I grilled on it came out crisp on the outside and very juicy moist in the inside very delicious. Amazing taste from only using sea salt and Malabar pepper corns from a ginder to season the chicken. Of course, I sprayed avocado oil on the grill and chicken too before grilling, which kept everything from sticking. Turning the knob to the lightning bolt automatically starts the grill, which I set to no. 4 to pre-heat for 15 minutes before laying the chicken on the grill at 600 deg. F. With the lid up, the temperature dropped to 500 and increased to 550 with lid down for cooking until done when the internal temperature of the chicken reached 165. Once the chicken was removed, the control knob was moved to the no. 5 position to burn off any residue at 700 degrees for 15 minutes. After shut down, the grill took 20 minutes to cool down. It is the perfect size to take with you in the trunk of your car to do offsite grilling. I am very satisfied with this gas fueled product.

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This was the best cooking grill I have ever used. Unfortunately, just as another person posted, I had a couple of instances where the grill had minor explosions upon ignition.

The first was once when the flame blew out while I had stepped away for a minute... so I opened the lid, took out grate and and blew into burner. Put grate back in and turned the burner to ignite... big flame -POOF-... scary but no harm done.

A few weeks later. The grill would not lite, so I used a long nosed striker to lite it... per the instructions.... -POOFagain... singed arm hairs that time.

The third time... after working perfectly for months, I went to start the grill and turned on the gas and moved the valve to ignite. Ignite it did, the whole grill became engulfed in flames. Had to use an extinguisher to put it out.

Needless to say after 25 years if grilling and no experiences like this... I finally chose to blame the grill.

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Nordic Ware Grilling Essentials Cast Fajita Platter and Server

I do all of the cooking in my house. My wife and I love steaks that are hot off the grill. We followed the instructions for this item and found that they do not hold the heat very long at all. Knowing what I know now, i would have passed on this purchase.

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Instant Read Thermometer

I got a couple of these for the cost of S/H with coupons from Raichlen's books, so I cannot complain about the price. But I opened the lid of the smoker to check the temperature, inserted the thermometer, turned to quickly answer a friend's question about the barn and when I turned back to the grill, the plastic on the thermometer had bubbled and melted all over poor Steven's face. I threw the other one out. Not a good buy.

This thing self-destructed when used over hot coals (with the grill lid up).

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Well, not exactly "instant".......but it is pretty quick.

Works fine, doing exactly what it's supposed to.

There's an important tip in the instructions:

"WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE THERMOMETER INSIDE A HOT GRILL OR OVEN. THERMOMETER IS AN INSTANT-READ THERMOMETER AND SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN MEAT AS IT IS COOKING"

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Char-Broil TRU Infrared Urban Gas Grill with Folding Side Shelves

Had this grill for a year so far and I wanna address some points people brought up:

"Cleaning it is a pain" Not really. In fact, it's pretty easy since the grates come off and the infrared panels come out too. I clean it after every use and is very easy. I could see it becoming a pain if you: use lots of sweet/syrupy sauces and NEVER clean it. Then yes, things could get crusty. If you don't have time to clean it after EVERY use, just leave it on high heat for about 10 min after cooking and all the crud brushes off pretty easily.

"It Rusts" Still no problem here. If you don't clean it, let it sit in the rain, and never treat the grates, yes, you will get rust just like every grill. If you take care of the grates by wiping them/spraying them with vegetable oil after every other use, they will hold up just fine. Same with the infrared panels. If you keep your grill outside...clean it, oil it, COVER IT.

"Flair-ups still happen" No. They don't. This is one thing that I really like about this grill. No matter how many greasy burgers you have going, you don't have to worry about opening the lid and being surprised with a huge bon fire. This grill doesn't "catch on fire" like others.

My Thoughts: The only reason I'm not giving this a full five stars is because of two things:

First: it takes about 10-15min to get it hot enough to start cooking...which is pretty standard for most grills. However, Some people say that it can't produce a good sear. If you want something seared, best to wait over 20min...it works, you just have to be patient.

Second: The heat is a little uneven. Granted, it only takes one or two uses to grasp the heat distribution, it can be a tricky at first. The back edge gets hotter than the front but the center is very even. If you're cooking something, just keep an eye on what's happening in back...you'll probably have to swap the front meat with the rear stuff half way through cooking. If you wanna visually see how the heat is distributed, go out an buy a cheap loaf of white bread. Turn on the grill and then line the entire grill surface with the bread. Give it a few minutes then turn it off and flip over your now toasty bread. Now you can see where the heat is.

I am a grill fanatic so when it was time to pick out a new one, research was a borderline obsession of mine. I settled on this IR grill from Char-Broil.

The major, most important thing to consider about this grill is that it cooks much more quickly than your standard LP grills and is a lot more like charcoal in that sense. You need to "relearn" grilling times to an extent but once you do, you'll have the best grilled foods you could possibly imagine! Here are the things I love most about it and really helped make my mind up about this one over its competitors.

Best Features:

-Temp gauges at the grilling surface: I've never seen this on any other grills before and helps to keep an eye on the temperature where it matters: at the surface. You don't measure your stove top temps at the hood, do you? Exactly.

-Folding shelves: this allows the grill to become extremely compact and makes for easy storage out on the porch. It also makes it an ideal choice for people in smaller residences like apartments, condos, townhomes, etc.

-Infrared: By far, the most important thing! It's not all "marketing hype", it truly makes a huge difference! IR will sear the outside of the food and "trap" the juices inside, making EVERYTHING more juicy than you can even imagine! Plus, it makes really cool sear marks. Like I said, pay attention to cook times, though, as stuff cooks extremely quick on this. If you don't have one, I'd suggest an instant read thermometer as well.

There simply isn't a better grill in this size or price range. Period, bar none. And if you need a bigger grill, I'd look at Char Broil's Quantum grills that are bigger instead of straying. One of the best purchases I've made in a LONG time!

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Pros: Very well designed and manufactured~ Good fit and finish~ Sturdy, solid grill~ The infrared is a completely unique cooking technique that works and works well~ The top, front door, grates, burners and infrared emmiters and hardware are all stainless steel~ Seems to use less propane than conventional gas grill~ Temp gauges seem to be accurate and solid~ Allows you to burn woodchips or natural wood charcoal directly on the grates its amazing and soo easy to do!!~ The best grill I have ever owned....or used for that matter!!~ If your in the market for a $300 grill, buy this thing!

Cons: Not too sure about the Surefire start system as of yet. The button has to be pushed just right but once it is... click click boom its lit!~ Ikea has nothing on Char-Broil in the "Uhhh I have to put ALL OF THIS together?" catagory~ If your not a handy person with a good set of basic tools, you better hope your friend or neighbor is!~ I am a handy person and this was a pretty long build to do by my self(3+ Hours). I don't know if this is really such a con, but for some it may be so i figured I would mention it. One reason it takes so long is because it is a well built grill with a lot of heavy duty hardware and support brackets ~ LOTS OF PARTS TO ASSEMBLE!

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This grill isn't going to cook 30 steaks at once, but if your space and/or budget is limited it really is a good option. Electronic ignition works like a charm, grill heats fast, easy to use, easy to clean. Very sturdy and good looking.

Another reviewer has noted the assembly required. The cover of the instructions says 30 minutes. I doubt it!! The two of us accomplished it in 2 hours 15 minutes. That included unpacking and inventorying the parts. The grill parts are well packaged and arrived in perfect condition.

The instructions could be improved, but we were able to figure it out. A couple of places are very difficult to get the screws into--especially at the top of the fascias. The caster wrench provided doesn't really do the trick.

We needed 3 sizes of Phillips screwdrivers, one right angle screwdriver, pipe pliers (to attach the casters), small crescent wrench and a pocket knife.

Great grill for the money, though. The burners heat hot and fast and you may find grilling times shorter depending on what you were using before. We are very happy with our purchase and highly recommend this grill.

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How can I begin explaining how awesome this grill is! After a couple years of having rust as a condiment I began the search for a new grill. I was intrigued by this "Infrared" stuff and decided this was the way to go. I decided on this one because of its size; after all, it's just me and my wife. We were hesitant at first because we've always owned the larger grills but we went ahead with the purchase. All I can say is WOW!

Assembly: A little more involved than other grills but not complicated. I'm not a rocket scientist and did well. However, if you buy it somewhere that will assemble it for you, it's worth a couple extra bucks.

Cooking: MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND SEASON THE COOKING SURFACES! This is the first time I've ever done that and it truly makes a difference (more on this later). It is true that if you're used to cooking on an open flame grill you'll have to re-learn your cooking times. The first thing I cooked on it was steaks and I swear. . .they were better than any I've had before. Ruth's Criss has nothin' on me! I cook my steak medium and usually this means warm pink in the CENTER. My steaks were warm and pink THROUGHOUT! The searing capability of this grill is phenomenal! Nothing but a good, melt in your mouth, juicy steak! No flare ups meant no charred corners or fat. When we were done there were no little burnt pieces pushed to the side.

Clean up: Another huge plus! This is where seasoning the cooking surface comes in. While cooking, nothing sticks turning your food does not mean tearing your meat apart. We all have cranked our grills on high in the hopes of burning off the crud. Well with this grill, it truly turns everything to ash! Clean up is quick and simple!

So if you value your grilling get this one. Infrared will help make you a true master! Infrared cooking is simple and almost worry free. If this size is too small for you they do make larger ones.

My hat's off to you Charbroil!

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