Archive through December 13, 2003
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Archive through December 13, 2003
Colordeagua | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 08:43 pm     Do you like it? Do you use it often? Any tips for grilling? How about tips for cleaning? I like mine. Don't use it as often as when I first got it. Not difficult to clean, but I wish it were easier. I've always used non-stick spray on it before grilling. Maybe I shouldn't have. Most of the spray goes on the bottom. Most of the grill's non-stick surface is wearing off the bottom, not the top. Due to the spray? Or just because it is the bottom? |
Eliz87 | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 08:49 pm     I used it a lot when I first got it, but I don't use it much anymore because it got to be a pain in the neck to clean it after using it. Residue DOES stick to it, and I would have to soak it with a warm paper towel before wiping it out, and wiping out all the little grooves just got on my nerves. (Cleaning is NOT my strong suit, but that's a whole other topic! haha) But, it does cook food well. |
Marysafan | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 08:56 pm     I love it and use it often. I find that cleaning it is much easier, if you warm it up first if it has cooled off. I just use a paper towel and some elbow grease and it seems to do the trick. |
Landi | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 09:37 pm     just use you scunci steamer to clean it! i did it the other day, and it cleaned like a breeze! |
Cathie | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 09:39 pm     I use a spray bottle with a little liquid dish soap mixed with water. I spray it and then put a wet paper towel in and close the lid for awhile, then clean it. I am patiently waiting for the Scunci Steamer that is still on backorder, as I am hoping that will make the cleanup alot easier. |
Cathie | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 09:39 pm     LOL, Landi, you give me hope.... |
Sillycalimomma | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 09:39 pm     I got one for Christmas 2 years ago. Tried cooking a few things on it- chicken and bacon. Since I usually have to cook for at least 3 it was not a time saver and I went back to the older methods. I have, however, found a new great use for it and that is grilled sandwhiches. My daughter loves grilled cheese right now and I can throw two pieces of bread and some cheese together-put it on the grill w/o any butter even and voi la instant lunch! I have also enjoyed these sandchiches, but I add lunch meat and tomatoes to mine. Yum! |
Faerygdds | Thursday, December 11, 2003 - 11:59 pm     I am on my second grill... the first one was small and my husband like to use the scotch sponge on the scouring side to clean it. It ruined it! Since we have gotten the second one he has refrained from this practice. I also warm it up a little before cleaning and use a spray bottle of water, spray, let it sit for a few seconds and use a soft paper towel (Viva) to clean it with. I use it about 3 times a week and have had it for 6 months now and it still looks as good as new! My favorite thing to grill is chicken. I have a host of spice mixtures from greek and cajun to Mrs Dash varieties... I just sprinkle a little spice on each side and grill. Perfection!!! And great if you are on a high protein diet like I am! We also love to cook fresh sausages (garlic, italian, andoullie, etc) on it as well as steaks and the hubby's favorite "Meatlof burgers". The meatloaf burgers are really easy. You just mix your meat like you wuld for a meatloaf, and then make nice big meat patties (I make his 1/2 lb and mine 1/3 lb) slightly larger thn the bun (they shrink a tad) and YUM! I have tons of recipies, including grilled veggies... just let me know what you like! |
Maris | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 06:04 am     I love my George Forman, we had Grilled scallops last night. The trick is to clean it when the grill is hot and then it cleans right up. I would definitely buy the large one so that you can cook large amounts. A favorite is grilled cheese sandwiches and of course Italian sausage and peppers heroes. Faery, I would love to see your grilled veggie recipe. marinade for the scallops is (great recipe if you are on Atkins): 2 lb Fresh sea scallops rinse and -pat dry 1/4 c Vegetable oil 1 ts sesame oil 2 tb Soy sauce 2 tb Dry sherry 1/4 c Distilled white vinegar 1 Minced clove garlic 1 tb Minced fresh ginger In plastic bag mix all ingredients, except scallops. Add scallops. Refrigerate overnight. |
Reiki | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 06:41 am     I'm with Sillycalimomma. Mine is a fairly good grilled cheese sandwich maker. I tried to cook chicken on it when I first got it and the outside was grilled but the inside was pink. Didn't like not being able to control the temperature. My sister gave it to me as a gift so I need to keep it - otherwise it would have gone to useless appliance heaven with my salad shooter. I do have an indoor electric grill that I use regularly. It has a temperature guide and the greases drip into the pan under the grill. We use it all the time for all kinds of things. |
Midlifer | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:06 am     I have 2 Foreman grills, the "traditional" one, with the flipping lid (hard to clean, and the surface has come off in places), but I also have the round one, with lid, and cup in the middle to diffuse the marinade smell, and I LOVE it! Easy to clean (can wash it right under the faucet). |
Zachsmom | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:19 am     I have the George Forman BBQ. I LOVE it! You can use it indoors or out. Use it all the time. For christmas I got my Mom the little one, it came with a belgium waffle maker. |
Schoolmarm | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:23 am     tle George Foreman grill, and since I'm just cooking for one...I LOVE IT! It is great for steaks and chops and chicken. Haven't tried sausage on it yet, but I will. If you season the food, the seasonings or breadings will stick to the grill. I lost the little plastic thing that came with it to clean the ridges so I use the back end of my silverware which fits perfectly between the ridges. I just wipe it with a paper towel. My cleaning lady is the one who really cleans it, bless her heart! |
Maris | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:32 am     Costco sells a George Forman kit, which included a great brush for cleaning the grill. |
Ladytex | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 07:54 am     I love my George Foreman, and so do my kids. We use it about 3-4 times a week, along with my Presto Pizza Pizazz. My three teens love to be able to quickly make themselves burgers or steaks or grilled chicken breasts. |
Melfie1222 | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 06:44 pm     I love my lean mean grilling machine. . I don't use it all that often, but just this morning before I even saw this thread I thought I might try sausage patties on it for breakfast this weekend when I make french toast... I'm mostly a veggie eater but when I get a craving for steak or hot dogs I use my George Foreman grill. I would also love to see Faery's grilled veggie recipe and any others... the grilled scallops sound yummy too. |
Scorpiomoon | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 09:51 pm     I LOVE my grill! I use it every day. I don't ever use a frying pan anymore. I grill everything. I hate cooking. When I got this grill, cooking seems a whole lot less of a pain and I started to get into experimenting more. I wouldn't cook bacon or burgers with anything else. When I first got the grill, I did a Google search to look for recipes. Some people out there get crazy with their grill and cook things I wouldn't have thought of like pancakes and eggs. |
Grannie | Friday, December 12, 2003 - 10:50 pm     A friend suggested that I get the Geo. Foreman grill and try it out. I went to Costco and the only one they had was large sized with temperature control. It has two separate sides to it but when I cooked only on one side the juices moved on over to the other side. It has two plastic holders on top for heating the buns but only has enough room for half the bun. I have only used it once. I will have to try it agin some time but it did not impress me the first time. |
Cathie | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 12:48 am     I never thought of doing bacon or sandwiches in mine--now I am really anxious to try new things. I would love the recipe for grilled veggies, Faerygdds! |
Lumbele | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 08:29 am     Sign me up for those grilled vegies, too, please, Faery. DH got this big monster cluttering up my already limited counter space in August. We probably used the thing 5 times since then. I need to learn to cook with this nuisance to justify the expense or get rid of it altogether.LOL TIA for any tips/suggestions. |
Meme9 | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 10:11 am     I've had one less than 2 weeks now. It really is a fast way to cook. (Today, I took time to eat lunch) I fixed shrimp on it and made a butter, garlic, parmesan cheese, coarse salt, and parsley sauce. It was like shimp scampi...I didn't measure the stuff...it's the way I cook. It was very good and quick. You could also use a seasoning salt, for an even quicker dish. |
Kristylovesbb | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 10:26 am     I love bacon cooked on GF. Something I use it for is shredded hash browns. You know how hard it is to turn them in a frying pan. The GF cooks on both sides at once and makes it sooooo much easier. I just put the hash browns on the grill, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on them a couple of times while they are grilling and they come out perfect. |
Brenda1966 | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 12:03 pm     Wow, I never thought to do bacon on it. I'll have to try that! I use mine occasionally. I cook salmon on it the most, but it always seems overdone on the outside and I have to cut some of that part off. But, for the ease, it is worth it. I just cooked a grilled cheese on it today! |
Landi | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 12:31 pm     i do squash on my GFG(george foreman grill). First i slice the squash (such as zuchini or crook neck, actually this also works for other veggies too! so that it is approximately 1" thick. then i brush both sides with either lemon or lime olive oil. garlic olive oil is also very good! and i place in the GFG. cook for 3 mins, then flip the veggies and 2 mins more. done! easy and yummy. the veggies still have a little bite (not soggy). |
Ketchuplover | Saturday, December 13, 2003 - 03:57 pm     I dry my clothes with mine ps. the above statement may not be 100% accurate! |
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