The Cooks' Den » Contact Grills http://www.thecooksden.com Cooking Tools - Gear for Cooks and Chefs Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Scanpan Classic Square Griddle Pan | Aluminum Nonstick Stovetop Grill 11 Inch http://www.thecooksden.com/scanpan-classic-square-griddle-pan-aluminum-nonstick-stovetop-grill-11-inch/ http://www.thecooksden.com/scanpan-classic-square-griddle-pan-aluminum-nonstick-stovetop-grill-11-inch/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:26:14 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=9056 Scanpan Classic Square Griddle Pan For grilling without an actual grill, most chefs resort to stovetop griddles of heavy cast iron. The Scanpan Classic 11-inch Square Griddle gives nonstick results without the weight of cast iron. Hand-cast aluminum poured under 200 tons of pressure distributes heat evenly over the entire surface of the griddle. The ceramic titanium coating sears meat, fish, and poultry without sticking and resists chipping and corrosion.

Consistent thickness eliminates distortion often found with thinner aluminum pans. A perfectly flat base rests flush upon modern ceramic or glass-topped ranges for even more efficient heat transfer. The depth of the grill and the reasonable size avoids the awkward handling problems common with many flat cast iron griddles, but with this version you'll still need to pay close attention to the leveling of your cookstove. If you haven't gotten out the carpenter's level and gotten that perfect alignment, now it's time. The griddle holds a reasonable amount of waste grease and other drippings, but for the best results, work on a level surface.

Three pounds straight out of the box, the griddle will still be a challenge to handle when hot grease lines the bottom. Stovetop griddles should be allowed to cool before moving them to the sink for cleaning. If pouring off hot grease, work slowly and carefully because weight tends to shift suddenly as all the fluids move to one side.

The griddle is oven-safe to 500 degrees and can be used on the stovetop on high heat. That setting shouldn't be necessary, and the rating doesn't mean you can safely abandon the hot griddle on an active stove. Grease fires could happen. Use only as much burner heat as makes good sense.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/scanpan-classic-square-griddle-pan-aluminum-nonstick-stovetop-grill-11-inch/feed/ 0 Staub Indoor Reversible Grill | Enameled Cast Iron for Stove Top http://www.thecooksden.com/staub-indoor-grill-reversible-13-34-x-8-58-inch-stove-top-grill-enameled-cast-iron/ http://www.thecooksden.com/staub-indoor-grill-reversible-13-34-x-8-58-inch-stove-top-grill-enameled-cast-iron/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:36:32 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8741 Staub Indoor Grill Reversible Usable with any four burner or four element stovetop, this enameled cast iron Reversible Grill from Staub gives the home chef a generous working space and a choice of smooth or ribbed surfaces. The cast iron distributes heat evenly, but will be a chore to clean. That gets better as the griddle breaks in.

This griddle/grill allows searing and low fat cooking with the familiar grilling marks produced by restaurant quality systems. With the flat side up, you have space for preparing a family sized breakfast of pancakes or eggs and bacon, without waiting on smaller skillets to produce.

The grilling surface is deeply grooved, with a large trough around the edge to collect fats and oils. You can achieve fine results with this system, but hand cleaning will be the price you pay.

Plain cast iron contains a lot of carbon and is to some degree resistant to sticking. Adding an enamel coating improves that, but there's still some curing time involved. Oils soak into open pores and create a low stick surface, but not a non-stick grill. Some caution is needed to protect that enamel when cleaning, so follow Staub's directions carefully. Plain cast iron genuinely improves with age and use. With this enameled version, you get the best performance much more quickly.

Let the grill sit on the stovetop until it cools enough to handle -- there's no safe way to move it when it's hot and full of waste fats. Cast iron will break if dropped, and enamel finishes will chip, so enjoy the food and save the work for later.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/staub-indoor-grill-reversible-13-34-x-8-58-inch-stove-top-grill-enameled-cast-iron/feed/ 0 Miele Grill Cooktop | Indoor Electric Barbecue Black KM411 | Modular Built In Stove http://www.thecooksden.com/miele-grill-cooktop-indoor-electric-barbecue-black-km411-modular-built-in-stove/ http://www.thecooksden.com/miele-grill-cooktop-indoor-electric-barbecue-black-km411-modular-built-in-stove/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:54:37 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=8616 Miele Grill Cooktop If you could design your own perfect kitchen, what would you include? Before you say stove, you need to know that the possibilities for cooking have moved far beyond what you may be used to. Would you like your own built-in barbecue for year-round grilling, perhaps?

This modular grill is one of several offerings by Miele that can be used in combination to create a perfect cooktop system for any kitchen. Other modular units include a burner system, fryer, griddle, and wok burner. Line these together to form your own ideal space to fit your cooking pleasure. The unit can be used with or without hot lava rocks. The rocks and steam provide several cooking options for indoor barbecuing.

The indoor barbecue is just under a foot wide and can be custom fit to your space. It has a removable cast iron grate and a hinged electric element for easy cleaning. The Ceran glass panel has a lasting glossy finish which wipes free of spots. Choose from several accessories to expand upon the function of the unit, including a simmer plate, pot rest, and a cast iron griddle, and do away with cheaper individual appliances and specialty cookware.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/miele-grill-cooktop-indoor-electric-barbecue-black-km411-modular-built-in-stove/feed/ 1 Stainless Steel Char-Broil Gas Grill, Electric Ignition | Propane 4 Burner N480 http://www.thecooksden.com/char-broil-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-4-burner-n480/ http://www.thecooksden.com/char-broil-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-4-burner-n480/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:17:14 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=7660 Char-Broil Propane Gas Grill Four 12K BTU burners and 480 square inches of cooking surface give this mid-range grill plenty of cooking capacity, but some corners have been cut in the build of the chassis. The cabinet and other exterior parts are a mix of stainless steel and painted steel, so a little more maintenance will be required, including touching up any nicks and scratches with heat resistant paint.

For the home chef who doesn't mind taking care of his tools, this can be a good choice, since Char-Broil sells nearly every piece of this grill as a replacement part. If you have an off season, it will make good sense to store this grill out of the weather when it's not in use.

The generous extra space of the warming grid adds over 200 square inches of slow cooking area to the grill, and the trap door style side burner gives even more cooking options, with a griddle and enclosure for the extra burner available as an additional purchase. Electronic ignition is standard, and the grill hood has a built-in cooking thermometer that will cut down on wasted heat from too many peeks at the food.

The Char-Broil may not have as many extras as some grills of equal size, but the fundamentals are sound with individually controlled burners and heat distribution plates that will help eliminate cold spots and focus the heat where you need it.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/char-broil-propane-gas-grill-stainless-steel-4-burner-n480/feed/ 0 Broil King Professional Griddle | Stainless Steel Electric Skillet PCG-10 http://www.thecooksden.com/broil-king-professional-griddle-stainless-steel-electric-skillet-pcg-10/ http://www.thecooksden.com/broil-king-professional-griddle-stainless-steel-electric-skillet-pcg-10/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:59:30 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=7623 Broil King Professional Griddle It helps when considering a griddle of this type to have some experience cooking with a commercial griddle. That way you come to
understand that variations in heating are common and are actually a benefit. The left side of the griddle is made to be slightly hotter than the right (partly due to the behavior of heat in the heating element, and partly to give you the option of cooking two or more foods at once). Food should be added right to left if you're cooking the same item across the surface. That will give the items a more equal cooking time. The Broil King heats up to 425 degrees.

Prepare giant breakfast feasts for a large family or small gathering, sausages with peppers and onions, a stack of burgers. The 21x12-inch heavy cast cooking surface is nonstick and features a removable stainless steel backsplash. The rear legs can flip down (if you choose) to form an angled griddle to drain fat as you cook. The base can be immersed for cleaning. The griddle also comes with a removable grease tray and a commercial cord/heat control unit. It works much like that of an electric skillet, so there's no need to be afraid that it is complicated to assemble or use.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/broil-king-professional-griddle-stainless-steel-electric-skillet-pcg-10/feed/ 0 George Foreman 360 Round Grill | Quesadilla Pizza Maker GRP106QPGR http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-360-round-grill-quesadilla-pizza-maker-grp106qpgr/ http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-360-round-grill-quesadilla-pizza-maker-grp106qpgr/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:47:51 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=7617 George Foreman 360 Round Grill The most exciting feature of the 360 Grill is the plate system. Five removable plates are included: two ribbed grill plates, two quesadilla plates, and a deep dish pizza pan that doubles as a griddle or bake plate. That's right -- you can bake right in the machine. The grill plates have tall ribs, and the pizza/bake plate is one inch deep. Now it's possible to create omelettes, pancakes, deep dish pizza, and quesadillas along with grilled meats and veggies. Use the grill sloped and drain away fat, or use it flat to keep your batter or eggs in place.

This incarnation of the Foreman grill expands on the collection by providing the largest cooking surface of any grill yet: one-hundred-six square inches. The rounded shape actually accommodates more food as well as food possibilities. There is room enough to make a cake or bake batches of cookies. The temperature control slide adjusts from 350 to 425 degrees. The plates are coated in triple-layer nonstick and can go right into the dishwasher or be easily cleaned by hand. With this grill, both sides cook at the same time, saving time and energy. That's great when you just can't wait for a snack. If you're entertaining friends or the kids come home from school starving, you can have a hot snack ready in a couple of minutes and not miss any of the conversation.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-360-round-grill-quesadilla-pizza-maker-grp106qpgr/feed/ 1 George Foreman Next Grilleration Grill | Large Indoor Griddle GRP4P http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-next-grilleration-grill-large-indoor-griddle-grp4p/ http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-next-grilleration-grill-large-indoor-griddle-grp4p/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:44:22 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=7613 George Foreman Next Grilleration Grill In our house, we've always had smaller version Foreman grills, which perform exceptionally well, no complaints. However, only one of us tended to use the machine and he couldn't always fit what he wanted to cook inside. We usually overcame this by cooking several batches, but that is one of those annoying little inconveniences that cause you to wonder why there can't be just a little more room available. The Next Grilleration provides that extra space, enabling you to cook enough for the meal, plus leftovers. The wider grill makes turning and manipulating food far easier, and there is finally room to throw a couple of little extras on, like a pile of peppers and onions along with the main components of the meal.

You still get all of the features: the sloped grill, drip trays, triple non-stick coating, and with this model the grill plates can be removed for cleaning in the dishwasher, a great improvement over the former grills. Because it is fast and easy, the grill can become the default method of cooking in your house. Why mess the stove and pans when you can toss a few items on the grill and then load the dishwasher? The floating hinge makes it easier to clean any food that finds its way into that area. The Next Grilleration also comes with a griddle plate, giving you more meal options. It seems like the company really pays attention to the needs of their customers and adapts the products to better serve them.

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waffle plates, and a shallow pan. The combination of these plates make it possible to prepare a variety of new foods that would have been impossible with older model grills. Breakfast? You can make waffles, pancakes, bacon and eggs! For lunch, the grill acts as a panini press. It even has that press-style handle, a step up in class. Snack time? Bake a pizza. And for dinner, you can still do what Foreman grills have always done: quickly cook meats, seafood and vegetables while the fat drains away. You can also bake in the grill -- make cookies and desserts.

I am pleased that the company finally began to make plates that are dishwasher safe. A kitchen towel soaked in water and lemon juice can steam-clean off any leftover flavors or stubborn spots if you prefer to clean them by hand. These grills are perfect for small kitchens, dorms, or apartment living, or as a convenient method of cooking when you don't want the extensive preparation and cleanup that comes with making a meal on the stove. Days when we're busy, ours remains out on the counter, and I put those eighty-four expansive inches of cooking surface to use throughout the day. I have to also mention the adjustable tilt angle, because it allows you to set the grill as needed for the food you're cooking, so there's no worry that eggs will slide right off the front, and if there is an item you want a little juicier, you don't have to let it drain.

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The 3/5-cubic-foot interior can contain a nine-inch pie or six pieces of toast. It comes with a thirty-minute timer with an automatic shutoff and signal bell. The quick clean interior is made more functional with a slide-out crumb tray. Accessories include two reversible racks, a rotisserie spit and holder, and a baking pan. The front door is curved, all-view glass.

A toasted bun makes any burger taste better; a warmed bun improves a hot dog. This machine helps take the components of your meal to the next level. Prepare your entire meal using just this countertop appliance, or use it as backup to your main oven or stovetop. The special interior means any spills will wipe away. The oven comes with a one year warranty. George Foreman has another knockout with this one; nearly everyone who owns one raves about it.

Compare this with the Platinum Ronco Showtime Rotisserie.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/george-foreman-toaster-oven-black-rotisserie-8-in-1-grv660/feed/ 2 Mario Batali Italian Grill Piastra | Granite Stone Griddle http://www.thecooksden.com/mario-batali-italian-grill-piastra-granite-stone-griddle/ http://www.thecooksden.com/mario-batali-italian-grill-piastra-granite-stone-griddle/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:36:49 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=4871 Mario Batali Italian Grill Piastra The flat surfaces used for piastra cooking have come from many sources, especially as the centuries of use passed and people from varied walks of life adapted their cooking using what they could lay their hands on. Mario Batali is trying to bring back this very basic form of griddle cooking with his solid granite version.

Using this stone provides comparable heat to that of cast iron, without the accompanying hassle and upkeep. A bit of preheating is required to get the heat set into the stone, but then you have a surface that is up for anything. Cover the stone and wait fifteen minutes, brush with oil and it is ready to go.

My mouth waters considering the flavors possible using the stone over an open fire. The piastra can also be used on the grill and is safe for the microwave or oven. One side has a flat griddle surface, the other a raised grill surface. The stone can also be used to prepare lovely crusty breads and pizza. The half inch thickness of the granite means a strong stone.

The chef has a series of recipes for use with the piastra in his book Italian Grill, but you can have a peek at a few examples on his website and peppered through the online cooking arena. The old ways are often the best.

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