Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle Review

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(More customer reviews)It's heavy and dead-flat. What can you say about a griddle except that it does exactly what you wish a griddle would do. There are no hot-spots, and the handle stays cool. (The Calphalon Contemporary handles are big, and may get in the way occasionally -- but they stay very cool.)
One thing, though -- the non-stick surface is *really* non stick. Make an omlette and it'll spread over just about the whole bottom of the pan in no-time-flat -- which is just great, so long as you like really thin omlettes. Over-easy eggs can be a bit tricky because it's so slippery -- it's not that easy to get the spatula underneath! (Part of that's because plastic and coated spatulas are thicker than metal ones.) One time I almost pushed an egg right off the griddle and onto the stovetop. But anyone who's ever had something stick to a griddle will not complain that nothing can stick.
Cleanup is strange. It just doesn't get dirty. I've only had this awhile, but I've used it twenty times, and the nonstick is not only still in perfect condition, it doesn't even show the "bright spots" that, with high-quality non-stick cookware, indicates some mechanical burnishing. I think this will last forever.

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JR1211PMake perfect breakfast favorites like pancakes, waffle, and panini sandwiches on this griddle pan. This rectangular griddle extends over two stove-top burners to cook twice as many servings at once. Foods cook evenly, thanks to the consistent thickness across the bottom of the pan. The shallow profile offers easy access with a spatula for your convenience. Features: -Nonstick surface makes cleanup easy and promotes low-fat and non-fat cooking -Extends over two stove-top burners to cook twice as many servings at once -Foods cook evenly, thanks to the consistent thickness across the bottom of the pan -Shallow profile offers easy access with a spatula -Two stainless steel loop handles for easy transport -Oven safe up to 450 degrees Specifications: -Dimensions: 11'' x 1.5'' -Material of griddle: hard-anodized aluminum exterior and nonstick interior -Not dishwasher safe -Recommended utensils: nylon, wood or coated -Lifetime Warranty

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Cuisinart GR-55 Griddler Stainless-Steel Nonstick Grill/Griddle Combo Review

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(More customer reviews)Griddle cakes and sausage, grilled salmon and vegetables, grilling burgers and toasting buns, the Cuisinart GR55 is a versatile compact counter top grill and griddle. The two double sided cooking plates are Teflon coated steel; they're easy to install and remove, and because the plates are non-stick and removable, they're a fast clean. I enjoy the fact can use both grill and griddle at the same time. This is great for cooking for my family, too, because it has plenty of grill surface. The plates always heat up evenly and quickly, and the temperature control gives me a ridiculous amount of control over my food's preparation. The excess grease, when using the grill side of things, runs off into a collection troth that neatly hides and stores inside the grill between the two plates. When releasing the spring-loaded plates from the grill, the rest grease gets collected in the troth as well. It's great to pull out on a lazy Saturday morning or for a quick meal before going out. I'm thoroughly impressed.


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For exceptional versatility and countertop cooking convenience, turn to this combination grill/griddle. The unit comes equipped with a 15-by-9-inch cooking surface made up of two removable and reversible grill and griddle plates, which can be arranged as needed--from half grill/half griddle to full griddle or full grill. Use the appliance to make anything from eggs and bacon or silver-dollar pancakes for breakfast to grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch and salmon and grilled asparagus or veggie burgers and corn on the cob for dinner. Best of all, the cooking plates provide a nonstick surface to ensure effortless food release and quick cleanup. Other highlights include two temperature-control dials that allow for adjusting the heat on one or both sides as needed, power-on/ready-to-cook indicator lights, a removable center drip tray to catch excess fat and grease, and a handy cleaning tool designed to make washing the plates a snap. A user manual with recipes comes included. Attractively housed in stainless steel with black accents, the countertop grill/griddle combo measures 19-2/3 by 10-4/5 by 4-2/3 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

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Cuisinart GreenGourmet 11-Inch Square Grill Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)Since my old outdoor grill was recently retired, & this is not the time of the year to purchase a new one, I decided to buy this pan instead. I have to say that it does as good a job at grilling meat as my gas barbeque did. It grills vegetables & fish perfectly. Overall, I am very pleased with this item & would highly recommend it.

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Cook up delicious, healthy meals for your family with the environmentally minded Cuisinart Green Gourmet Hard Anodized 11-inch square grill pan, featuring Cuisnart's new energy-efficient and eco-friendly Cermica nonstick surface. But more than just reducing your carbon footprint, this new nonstick coating allows for easy food release and the ability to use less fat while cooking as well as for use in the oven for browning.
This compact 11-inch square griddle is great for quick breakfasts and on-the-go lunch sandwiches. This pan also delivers superior heat conductivity, requiring less energy to achieve the desired cooking temperature. Harder than stainless steel, the skillet's hard anodized exterior is dense, nonporous, and highly wear-resistant for extra durability and professional performance as well as quick and even heat distribution. Additionally, the securely riveted stay-cool steel handle--featuring a V-shaped base so that heat dissipates--is manufactured using 70 percent recycled stainless steel and is oven-safe to 500 degrees F, so food can be browned on the stovetop then transferred to the oven to finish cooking.
Cuisinart's GreenGourmet cookware is designed with an exclusive Cuisinart Ceramica nonstick surface, which features a petroleum-free, ceramic-based coating that is applied at a temperature one half that of traditional nonsticks. The coating does not contain PTFE and PFOA, substances often used in nonstick cookware that have raised health concerns over the years. It was also developed using manufacturing techniques that reduce harmful carbon emissions by consuming less energy. The coating is also water-based, unlike other nonstick coatings on the market, which are solvent-based. In addition, Cuisinart's cookware has a scratch-resistant nonstick surface that won't peel off. The new cookware conforms to FDA and European RoHS standards for environmentally sound products.
This pan should be hand-washed with a mild detergent, and it carries a limited lifetime warranty against defects. Cuisinart also gets some green cred from the packaging, which is made from 100 percent recycled materials and is printed using 100 percent biodegradable soy ink. --Agen G.N. Schmitz From the Manufacturer
Cuisinart GreenGourmet Hard-Anodized Cookware Series Cuisinart GreeenGourmet hard-anodized cookware.

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Rome's #1100 Old Fashioned Waffle Iron, Cast Iron Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought 2 of these. Based on the potential product quality, I would give it 5 stars. These can make great waffles (nonbelgian - i.e. thin), crisp on the outside, tender in the center, and light and airy. It's a revelation in fact, if you are used to the typical doughy waffle. I like these much better the what the waring pro, nonstick, flip, automatic beep, etc. In addition, the cycle time can be quite fast, provided you preheat the irons sufficiently and keep a high enough temperature. I can average 1 waffle a minute.
However, I took off a star because of the following caveats:
1) You must know how to season cast iron, otherwise the waffles will stick. It would be great if they could preseason this, like lodge logic. To season, first i put the irons in boiling water to take off the wax coating, then soaped and washed. I decided to season this on the stove top (make sure you have a good hood & vent). I preheated the irons, then brushed a raw chunk of pork fat on the surfaces several times and continued heating until the seasoning looked hard and black and no longer sticky. It took about 30 minutes (using 4 burners as I had 4 halves or two whole wafflers) and it will give off a lot of smoke. I decided to do this on the stove top because i have more control vs the oven.
2) The handles get hot. So, you need a mitt to handle it. I find a thin mitt easier to use than a thick one. It's easier to lift just the top half with a thin mitt. And you have to be somewhat careful as the halves can disengage while you are filling and removing the waffles. Having said that, I got the hang of it pretty quickly. I would not let my kids use it though. They also sell these with wooden handles. It would probably be easier.
3) You have to use enough heat. You have to preheat each side till it starts to smoke. I use medium to medium high heat on a gas burner. Do not use high heat to preheat as you can burn off the seasoning. By the way, i don't know if this will work on an electric burner. And you have to brush or spray some oil or butter. I brush lightly a mix of oil and butter. I find i only have to do this every other waffle, as the waffle mix does have some butter in it.
4) I don't wash the waffle surfaces, I just brush and wipe after cooking.
HOWEVER, in spite of all that, I really like these and the my kids rate the waffles a 10, especially the cheesy waffles.
I use a yeasted waffle batter that I make the night before. It includes, flour, buttermilk, eggs, and a bit of sugar and salt and some melted butter. I stir in a pinch of baking soda for extra lift prior to baking. You can put vanilla extract or grated cheese. I top with either real maple syrup, dulce sauce, or whipped cream and chopped fruits.

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With a nod of nostalgia, Rome's cast iron waffle iron is based on the traditional style that grandma used to use.Designed for gas burner stoves and camping stoves.6.75" diameter cooking surface x 10" overall length.Made by Rome Industries - a family camping specialty company that has been making the Original Pie Iron sandwich cooker since 1964.

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