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Old 01-15-2006, 04:47 PM   #1
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Does anyone have one of these things?* We're trying to eat healthier, and we're thinking about getting one, but don't necessarily want just another addition to the useless-appliance graveyard.* Do you have one?* Do you use it?*

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We use one all the time, and have for years.
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I have one. * It was a gift, or I wouldn't have probably bought it. *It's one of the smaller size ones. *Handles about two chicken breasts - but they come out really dry. *Probably wouldn't be so bad if they were marinated first or something. *I hear a lot of people use them frequently - *I should give it a shot again...

I know they're good for grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Does anyone have one of these things?* We're trying to eat healthier, and we're thinking about getting one...
Yup, I use it to make grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Old 01-15-2006, 05:03 PM   #5
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Ooooooooo, grilled cheese! OK, sign me up!!!
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Get one with removable grills.
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I've been doing the low carb diet thing for several years and use the George Foreman grill nearly every night. They work great but the non-stick surface is really thin and wears away pretty fast. Once that happens, cleaning the grill becomes a real chore. I just throw them out after about six months and buy another one. I think I'm on my fifth one now.

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I was given the small version. It does a pretty good job. Great for single people. Grill some chicken in just a few minutes, add a salad and your in business. I probably get the bigger version at some point.
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Old 01-15-2006, 05:34 PM   #9
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I swear by mine. It's a small two burger type.

Ham, swiss chesse, Jewish rye, butter spray both sides.

Teflon is thin though. So buy the cheapest and replace every 6 months.
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I have a similar concept,hamilton Beach, from Sears, and yes it does come in handy, especially if you are cooking for one or two people.
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I have a similar concept,hamilton Beach, from Sears, and yes it does come in handy, especially if you are cooking for one or two people.
I found those four examples by looking at your last 12 posts. I'm sure there are many more, but I have better things to do than sit around and point out the errors of others. It would be nice if you also found more productive ways to spend your time.


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We started with a smaller one and graduated to a larger one. We use ours frequently also.

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We've also graduated to a larger one with removable plates. This one has waffle plates, flat, and panini plates. We use them all.
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Old 01-15-2006, 06:59 PM   #14
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I ain't putting my panini on no hot plate.
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Add me to the endorsers. I found that I wasn’t too crazy about the meat prepared on GFG, but I use it for veggies- onions, hot peppers, bell peppers, garlic, sliced turnips,etc. Dip the veggies in olive oil first.

I put my meat in a skillet, but almost always make some veg on the GFG. Agree that large is best, even for one person, and get removable plates.

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I know this is off topic, but you did mention eating healthier. Our Costco carries an older version of Jack LaLannes power juicer at a discount. Get past the huxsterism (the same as Foreman's) and you have an even healthier alternative. The downsides are you blow through the fruit and veggies($$$) and the afterjuice clean-up (insert sick pun here). If you are interested, buy one with a wide mouth so you don't have the extra inconvenience of cutting everything up to juice.
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Old 01-15-2006, 09:49 PM   #18
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I have a GE brand double grill, similar to the George Foreman and I use it regularly.

I marinade chicken and salmon and grill them, takes about 5 or 6 minutes.

The grills are removable and go in the dishwasher. I would replace mine if it broke; it's that good.
I've grilled hamburgers and steak in it too. Never thought to try grilled cheese, good idea.
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I agree with Ha! Great for veggies, I especially love asparagus on the GF grill.
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I forgot to mention that it worked great for marinaded zucchini too.

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