George Foreman Grill

[inanna]

Does anyone else have one of these? I just got one through Ebay, and tonight I plan on making marinated salmon steaks on it. It came with a manual but there aren't really very many recipes with it. I've never watched the entire infomercial for the GFG....I know it is supposed to be great for grilled meats, but in what other ways can it be used?

Does anybody have any good recipes or tips for using the grill?

[Warpy]

1. I've resisted the temptation

because I own a Le Creuset stovetop griller that does a wonderful job on top of my gas range.

However, I know people who grill fish and veggies with it very successfully. The advantage over a stovetop griller is that it grills both sides simultaneously. The disadvantage is that it uses electricity, more expensive than gas out west.

Since fish and veggies are both low fat, you'll need to brush them with oil before you grill them so they won't stick. I find that using a really good, garlicky Italian salad dressing works the best for me.

[anitar1]

4. I want to buy a stovetop grill. I noticed one on Ever y Day

Italian the other day. Giauda has a smaller, oval shaped grill that fits the bill for me. Will have to check around and find one. I am usually cooking for one , so don't need a big grill.

[Stinky The Clown]

9. Lodge Cast Iron ... very nice item

http://www.apptrav.com/lodge-reversible-grill-griddle.html

For a smaller pan, this is also by Lodge.

http://fantes.com/grill_pans.htm

[inanna]

5. Great tip about using the oil first!

I think I'll mostly be using this for chicken and fish.

Thanks.

[anitar1]

2. Good for bacon too, it cooks quickly , but you have to change

drip trays at least once. Cooking thick chops with bone-in is not so great. I have done boneless chicken , thin chops, some veggies. Spray before using , with olive oil and it cleans more easily. I have even done veggies on mine in the winter when I can't grill outside. Very quick and quite good. The chicken is better if it is marinated. I just kept experimenting with different things.

[inanna]

7. Great ideas, thanks!

I'm looking forward to trying fajitas on the grill as well, there was a recipe I read about somewhere long ago...specifically intended for the GFG.

[The empressof all]

3. It does so many things well

Burgers, sausages, boneless chicken, grilled sandwiches, (my current favorite is left-over grilled chicken, Havarti, basil and tomatoes brushed with a little garlic and olive oil) and vegetables.

I don't think it does good quality steak very well so I wouldn't waste your money doing a steak on it unless you don't have other options.

[inanna]

6. When you do the sausage on the grill

should you split them open first or leave them whole?

Thanks in advance.

[The empressof all]

8. I routinely split mine

Gives more surface area for crunchiness which my family likes.