ISO: ISO a good counter-top grill. Had my eye on the Cuisinart Griddler but...

[cheezz]

there are some bad reviews on it (like the numbers and words wash off! and grease drips down the top and onto the counter when it is partially open. Here is what it looks like:

http://www.cuisinart.com/catalog/product.php?item_id=397

Does anyone have a grill they really like? It needs to be compact as I have no kitchen counter space. Mostly I will be using it for grilling burgers or chicken for 2 people.

 

[pat-nocal]

I absolutely love my Cuisinart Griddler and have not had the problems mentioned.

 

[pat-nocal]

There are 3 models available here at Finer Kitchens. I have the one on the left, the GR-4.

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http://www.finerkitchens.com/catdtl.php?kws=1&srcharg=griddler&imageField.x=0&imageField.y=0&type=all

 

[gayr]

I totally agree with Pat and have the same model - Love it!

 

[lorijean]

I have the Griddler as well and love it - Don't forget to make the Paninis

 

[diannecerkvenik64]

I have the George Forman Grill, large, It's great I'll tell you t hat much... but....

It dries out chicken so now I don't use it at all for chicken. Another problem is: clean up, forget the silly utensils that comes with the product, totally useless if you ask me and clean up - no removable plates so I have a double sink, stand it up and clean it.

What I find that works is this: I put down very wet paper towels over the grill plates, let them soak awhile, then bring to the sink, and clean. It's a pain, but have a table top grill in the kitchen is worth it, such convience and I use it like a panini grill for sandwiches, works marvelously.

 

[angak]

I totally agree that cleanup with the GF grills are a pain with no removeable parts.

 

[cheezz]

Ok, my DH bought the Griddler for me for an early Christmas gift... will see how it goes!

 

[cheezz]

ISO: T&T pannini recipes?

 

[traca]

Cheezz...check out the link here (scroll down)

Actualy....click on the lunch menu, then scroll down.

Volunteer Park Cafe is one of my favorite places in Seattle and they make amazing paninis. Lots of inspiration just checking out their menu. My favorite is the proscuitto & mozarella with the fig marmalade. Mmm...But I've had them all and they're really good.

Swoon....I love panninis!

http://www.alwaysfreshgoodness.com/

 

[Marg CDN]

Ang, have you tried just leaving a damp cloth across it inside, about an hour? It all wipes clean.

 

[angak]

yes, thanks marg. I try to do it when it's still hot. It does work, but is still a bit clumsy.

 

[angak]

Traca, I get a blank page. Is it just my computer? I have trouble with pictures/video at work.

 

[angak]

When dusting off the waffle iron Sat, I found extra griddle plates for pannini and plain grilling.

 

[traca]

I did a double check...it works. Click on menu, lunch, then use the arrow to scroll down on right.

 

[cheezz]

Thanks! They all DO sound good.