Presto 07211 Liddle Griddle

Liddle Griddle -- BIG Results!
For years we had a large griddle made by a different manufacturer. It was terrific, but when I finally dropped it and the plastic handle/supports broke, I realized it was time for a new one. Plus, I was no longer cooking for a crowd, but for just the two of us. With this Liddle Griddle, I'm amazed at how much more precise the temperature control is, and how much more often we use this thing -- often in preference over a skillet, which takes up more room in the dishwasher. (Yes, I said dishwasher.) Though the earlier one could be washed in the dishwasher, it was too big. This one fits easily, and still leaves plenty of room for a day's worth of stuff. The non-stick coating seems very durable and works as it's supposed to. I've rarely been so pleased with a small appliance.

Nice griddle that will not take up all your counter space!
I bought this for my Grandmother who cooks for two. It is small and compact enough to put in your cabinets and doesn't take a lot of counter space while you are using it. Its the perfect size to make pancakes, eggs and bacon! We used it to make grilled cheese, and they came out perfect! This would be great for singles, college students, and anyone who likes great things in small packages!

The Best Lidde Griddle there is!
We have really enjoyed our liddle griddle. Its convenient to cook anything. It's especially good for breakfast - pancakes, bacon & eggs. But we have also ended up cooking hamburgers or porkchops on it when the gas grill has run out of fuel. The size makes it easy to clean and store. We are ordering our third griddle shortly - we use them so much that the surface wears out. Now, don't get me wrong - our first griddle lasted about 5 years, the last one about 2 years. Again, we use it all the time. It really is one of the best purchases for our kitchen we have ever made.

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Rival 5730M Smokeless Indoor Grill

Discontinued?!?
I have had one of these grills for several years. I love it. It is the most used small appliance in my home. I am so sorry that Rival has not only chosen to discontinue it, but now they don't even sell replacement parts for it. If you can find one, get it. You won't be sorry.

I Miss This Grill
I had one of these grills in college 20 years ago. I just tried to find one, because I have had every other indoor grill since then and still nothing compares. It is too bad that Rival have stopped making the grills, but I know several people who nearly set their homes on fire using these grills. Oh well. I never had a problem with one. We should make our own version and package them for sales/distribution. What do you need to make this? Heating element, grill plate, aluminum tray, ceramic base, heating element placeholder and insurance?

BEST GRILL
I love my Rival grill! I found one years ago, now I own three! I grill all the time, and this grill is awesome! I recommend it to everyone.

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Hamilton Beach 25285H Meal Maker Express Contact Grill White

Telling you how it is
This grill is definitely better (dollar for dollar) than the infamous George Foreman grill. My college roommates and I usually buy about fifty frozen hamburger patties from costco every month. Each frozen patty takes only 15 minutes to cook, making it perfect for a quick inbetween-class meal. You'd be suprise at how much grease is extracted from each meal!

Now, it probably wouldn't be a good idea to use this grill in a small room (ie. dorm) unless you don't mind your place smelling like a busy kitchen for a few hours.

The Extra Large Contact Grill is only large compared to the smaller foreman grills. It really will only hold about two steaks, 3 burgers (2 if they're big), 3 chicken breasts, and about 2 lrg pork chops. If you have a big family, I suggest you go up one model to the even bigger grill.

I really don't like washing cleaning. This grill is improved from the previous model, because the heat panels come off, and are dishwasher safe.

In conclusion: Great grill for...

Sorry George
The Hamilton Beach Meal Maker Grill is the perfect indoor grill. Its timer feature insures the food is cooked the proper time and then shuts off. The best feature is the detachable grill plates, which makes cleaning quick and easy. We often cook on our grill for lunch, clean it and cook on it for dinner. The George Foreman grill of our past were hard to clean and those in our price range did not have timers, automatic shut offs, or detachable grill plates. This grill is the right price with the right features to make indoor grilling a pleasure. Sorry George, Hamilton Beach stole your punch. Five stars because it is 100% of what we were looking for in a counter top grill.

Watch out for model numbers
This looks like the GE product that [a local store] carried a couple of years ago. In fact, Hamilton Beach made that unit. However...watch out, this is about 30% smaller. The picture is deceiving. It is quite a bit smaller than the Foreman Jumbo or Family size grill. Only one T-bone can fit on this grill at a time...or two chicken pieces.

The non-stick surface on my previous grill started flaking after two years of light use. I do like the removable grills, however.

You will need to turn the food once, since like all indoor grills, the bottom is hotter than the top plate.

Addendum:

I went to a Foreman jumbo. This grill just does not get hot enough to really work well. The Foreman is hotter and produces superior product.

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George Foreman GR44TMR Double Knockout Grill

great for different types of food able to cook together
I've had this grill for a year. I use it anytime it is too cold to grill outside. It's great because you can cook different types and thicknesses of food at the same time or you can use only one side for small dinners. You can set each side with a different temperature and the top automatically adjusts to the thickness of the food. So thick meats on one side, vegies on the other. Turn off one side when done, food stays warm and you can continue cooking on the other side. To clean easily, I place a damp paper towel in the grill when I turn it off so the residue gets soft and I can wipe it when I'm ready. Really a great product.

"The George" packs a wallop
My wife and I are so fond of our George Foreman grill, we've given it a nickname, something no other home appliance, small or big, has ever inspired us to do. Right out of the box, "The George" squashed our skepticism over the hype of all those ubiquitous TV commercials and turned us into grillin' fools. Especially when time is a factor, oven preparation can't hold a candle to The George, whose speed and efficiency has made late-night suppers, once an unpleasant consequence of our odd work schedules, a thing of the past. The savory grilled goodness of steaks, hamburgers and chicken is mere minutes away when The George does the cooking. Hot dogs, ready in just a couple of minutes, are ballpark-tasty and have become a family favorite. Onions, bell peppers and other healthy veggie sides are delicious, too.

Before I took the suggestion of another Amazon reviewer of placing moistened paper towels between the grilling surfaces to soften cooking residue, clean-up was a horrible onus that...

Can't live without it!
I have had this model for 2 years and we use it almost every day. This is the one small appliance I can't live without. This is the third Foreman grill model I've owned in about 7 years. The first was great, but too small to cook for the whole family at one time. The second was big enough to cook for the whole family, but too big most other times. This model is perfect. Use the whole thing for a crowd or use half for a burger or two. The temp is adjustable from 300-400 (This is a VERY important feature. In the earlier models without an adjustment some foods could burn on the outside befor they were cooked through)

It does a SPECTACULAR job with bacon and other breakfast meats, boneless chicken breast, burgers and veggies. It does a GOOD job with bone-in chicken and meats.

My one complaint about these foreman grills is that the non-stick coating begins to flake off after about 500-600 uses (about 2 years in my house). It's a testiment to how useful they are, that when the...

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George Foreman GV5 Roaster and Contact Cooker

Very juicy chicken
I was suprised at how good this cooker is, as I was skeptical.

First task: We picked up a fresh 5.2 pound chicken at the store, tied the legs together with cooking twine, and it fit perfectly in the roaster with a little bit to spare. (the larger chickens will need the legs secured, or pushed together to fit) It was jucier than that famous rotisserie on TV. The grease ran off as advertised, as it nearly completely filled the catch cup on the bottom. This is an A+.

Second task: Eggs. Three scrambled eggs, peppers/onions, topped with cheese. Used a light coating of spray to coat the top tray, just in case. Closed the lid and set it for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, was nearly done, so set it for 2 more (total time 22 minutes). I couldn't believe the fluffiness of the eggs. Normally when I use a stove top pan, the bottom cooks faster than the top. This time, no burnt bottom. It slid right out of the pan, and I folded it over onto the plate.

Handiest thing in the kitchen
In addition to being an avid reader, I enjoy cooking. This appliance is the best thing on my counter. The first night after it arrived, I roasted a whole 4-1/2 pound chicken. I slid some fresh sage and rosemary under the skin, placed it in the cooker breast side down, added some baby potatoes and sliced onions, set the timer, and ignored it for the next hour. The wonderful aromas coming out of it were hard to ignore, but I resisted the temptation to open it up during the cooking process. My chicken was thoroughly done but moist, tender, and very flavorful. Although I had pulled out the abdominal fat, about 1/4" of grease dripped out into the tray during cooking. That was fat that didn't end up in my body. Last night I roasted an inexpensive pork roast along with some whole carrots and created a delicious dinner. I highly recommend this product.

Why heat up the whole kitchen when you roast?
I already am a fan of the Foreman (Salton) grill, which does a chop or chicken breast or salmon steak and removes a lot of fat. The contact cooker is a small roaster that works on a similar principle: two heated sections and a hole to drain the collecting fat and liquid. The roaster is about the size of a small football helmet.

The roaster includes a small oval pan for stewing (collects the juices and blocks the drain hole.) This makes it more versatile. It has a timer, since you are roasting larger objects and this can take an hour or two.

Our first trial was a roast chicken, using a modified recipe included with the cooker. We added Red Bliss potatoes and put an olive oil and garlic seasoned mid sized chicken in to roast. This took one hour. The kitchen stayed cool and the roast was juicy. The fat from the skin drained almost as soon as the cooking started.

If you like to roast meats or fish, and you don't want to heat the entire oven or you live in a studio apartment, this...

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