God Bless You George Foreman....

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

...and your magical grill. For without you, Arlie and I would starve. You've made cooking simple, fun, fast and fool proof for the culinarily challenged, like me. And you made it all possible for the amazingly low price of $14.99.

I am at peace now. Bless you.

[Easy Mac]

I burnt my easy mac on the grill... and it's not what you think it is.

[Lorena]

$14.99? Where?

[Schmidty]

I love GF, and his grill.

Knocking the fat out rocks my world.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

$14.99? Where?Found one on the clearance end cap at Target. http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[JonInMiddleGA]

$14.99? Where?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004R93Z/102-8636758-6545748?v=glance&n=284507

[gottimd]

Has anyone tried the outdoor foreman grill? Is that good?

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

I've made dinner every night this week. For someone who has a binder of take out menus and whose credit card is on file at Claim Jumper, that's astounding.

And yes, it was all edible. Thanks to the man who should be nominated for the Nobel Prize.

[Buccaneer]

We bought one years ago but it fell out of use for it was too f'n hard to wash and keep clean. Now I hear that they are removeable and dishwasher safe. Far out!

[Schmidty]

Claim Jumper.

*Drool*

Claim Jumper. The only place I know of where you one entree that would feed 10 people for like $12.99.

[kingfc22]

I've made dinner every night this week. For someone who has a binder of take out menus and whose credit card is on file at Claim Jumper
Did somebody say Claim Jumper? MMMMMMMMMMMMM..........

[Lorena]

*ahem* this would make a great X-Mas gift

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

*ahem* this would make a great X-Mas giftDid you sign up for the FOFC gift exchange? :D

[Antmeister]

Did you sign up for the FOFC gift exchange? :D

I think that was supposed to be my hint, but I don't understand indirect comments.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

I think that was supposed to be my hint, but I don't understand indirect comments.Naturally. You're a man. http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/eek.gif

[Lorena]

I think that was supposed to be my hint, but I don't understand indirect comments.

BUY IT FOR ME GODDAMMIT!!!

There, is that direct enough?

[Schmidty]

...and your magical grill. For without you, Arlie and I would starve. You've made cooking simple, fun, fast and fool proof for the culinarily challenged, like me. And you made it all possible for the amazingly low price of $14.99.

I am at peace now. Bless you.

Just out of curiosity, what are you making on the grill?

[Easy Mac]

Just out of curiosity, what are you making on the grill?
babies

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Just out of curiosity, what are you making on the grill?Monday was new york strip steak marinated in beer.

Tuesday was grilled margarita chicken with pico de gallo.

Last night was chicken quesadillas made with leftover chicken.

And tonight Arlie was treated to chili cheese burgers.

Tomorrow I will tackle halibut steaks.

[Easy Mac]

you know they make quesadilla makers. Not criticizing, just making sure you know.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

you know they make quesadilla makers. Not criticizing, just making sure you know.Of course. I also discovered someone gave us a really nice griddle for a wedding gift. That works well too.

[Schmidty]

Monday was new york strip steak marinated in beer.

Tuesday was grilled margarita chicken with pico de gallo.

Last night was chicken quesadillas made with leftover chicken.

And tonight Arlie was treated to chili cheese burgers.

Tomorrow I will tackle halibut steaks.

And you say that you're culinarily challenged? I'm a great cook, and those all sound great. Don't sell yourself short. :)

[Easy Mac]

mmmm griddle. I'm going to go make breakfast.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Monday was new york strip steak marinated in beer.

Hmm ... don't think I've ever marinated beef in beer.
Bourbon yes, beer no.

{Trying to figure out what sort of flavor beer adds to beef}

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

And you say that you're culinarily challenged? I'm a great cook, and those all sound great. Don't sell yourself short. :)Thanks Schmidty :)

[Schmidty]

Hmm ... don't think I've ever marinated beef in beer.
Bourbon yes, beer no.

{Trying to figure out what sort of flavor beer adds to beef}

Depends on the beer.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Hmm ... don't think I've ever marinated beef in beer.
Bourbon yes, beer no.

{Trying to figure out what sort of flavor beer adds to beef}Hard to explain it. Depends on the beer. All we had in the house was Miller Lite (yuk). It was kinda sweet, yet had a bite to it. It leaves the meat really juicy and tender. Arlie usually drowns steak in sauce, but not this time.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Depends on the beer.

Ba-dum-bum ;)

This now has me wondering about Guinness+Steak.

[Senator]

I was hoping this thread was about his return to the ring.

[gottimd]

http://cdn.channel.aol.com/channels/05/01/42c306c0-0001e-052ee-400cb8e1

[JeeberD]

We bought one years ago but it fell out of use for it was too f'n hard to wash and keep clean. Now I hear that they are removeable and dishwasher safe. Far out!

That's why mine is sitting in the cabinet and hasn't been used in quite a while. And I can't justify buying one of the fancy new ones when the old one collects just...


Ba-dum-bum ;)

This now has me wondering about Guinness+Steak.

My old roommate used to marinate steaks in Guinness. Very good stuff...

[tategter]

Foreman technology has come a looong way. My 5-year old unit finally died so I bought one of the new ones about 2 months ago. This thing is sweeet! As someone mentioned, the plates are removable and dishwasher safe (HUGE feature) and there is actually a temperature setting and timer. Even a little booklet with temperature and timing suggestions for various meats and veggies. Our poor stove is being ignored like never before.

[Butter]

http://cdn.channel.aol.com/channels/05/01/42c306c0-0001e-052ee-400cb8e1

Is he making a face in this picture, or did he just get hit over the left eye for like the 28,000th time?

[GrantDawg]

We have a small one, and the big round fusion thingy. Hardly ever used either one (the fusion one is nearly completely usely in my book). I have a friend who has the outdoor one and uses it all the time. It is pretty decent, but still no match to charcoal.

[Galaxy]

Farrah's going to be the next Rachel Ray.

[Pumpy Tudors]

Farrah's going to be the next Rachel Ray.
If Farrah succeeds at losing some of her ass, this will never happen. :(

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Farrah's going to be the next Rachel Ray.
No way. I have cleavage. :D

[Galaxy]

If Farrah succeeds at losing some of her ass, this will never happen. :(

LOL...

[SackAttack]

If Farrah succeeds at losing some of her ass, this will never happen. :(

Send her some of Claim Jumpers' 7-layer chocolate cake.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Send her some of Claim Jumpers' 7-layer chocolate cake.Or the chicken and biscuits with extra gravy. Mmmmmmmmm.

[AlexB]

Monday was new york strip steak marinated in beer.

Tuesday was grilled margarita chicken with pico de gallo.

Last night was chicken quesadillas made with leftover chicken.

And tonight Arlie was treated to chili cheese burgers.

Tomorrow I will tackle halibut steaks.

How do you get round the problem of marinaded/coated stuff just charring on the GF? I use mine a lot, but only for plain meats/fish as the couple of times I have tried to do something more imaginative it's just gone horribly wrong...

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

How do you get round the problem of marinaded/coated stuff just charring on the GF? I use mine a lot, but only for plain meats/fish as the couple of times I have tried to do something more imaginative it's just gone horribly wrong...Olive oil cooking spray. Douse it, and it won't stick so bad. Also clean it while it's still warm and the goop just comes right off.

[AlexB]

Aha. Thanks for the tip (although either Arles is either a saint or never goes into the kitchen ever: you clearly don;t understand the bloke version of cleaning - something's not really dirty until the next time you need to use it ;) )

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Aha. Thanks for the tip (although either Arles is either a saint or never goes into the kitchen ever: you clearly don;t understand the bloke version of cleaning - something's not really dirty until the next time you need to use it ;) )Arlie's really not one for cooking. He tried to make me a grilled cheese sandwhich once when I was sick. He burned it so bad it melted into the pan and we had to throw it out - pan and all.

He's really good at dialing the phone though...so when its his turn to cook we usually get Garlic Jim's Pizza.

[Galaxy]

Arlie's really not one for cooking. He tried to make me a grilled cheese sandwhich once when I was sick. He burned it so bad it melted into the pan and we had to throw it out - pan and all.

He's really good at dialing the phone though...so when its his turn to cook we usually get Garlic Jim's Pizza.

Two Words: Easy Mac.

[terpkristin]

Olive oil cooking spray. Douse it, and it won't stick so bad. Also clean it while it's still warm and the goop just comes right off.A couple things to contribute here.
I use my George Forman all the time. Grilled cheese, chicken variations, veggies, all quite yummy!

Usually I do marinate or prepare the chicken somehow, which has potential to leave the GF really messy. I've found that sticking a damp paper towel or two into the grill and closing it just after I take my food off the grill (but after I've unplugged it!) makes cleanup once it's cool a snap. I too have one of the "old ones" that doesn't come apart to go into the dishwasher.

As for the outdoor Foreman grill, one of the guys in my tailgate group brings some version of a Foreman grill to all of our tailgates. It looks sort of like this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006UJTLK/qid=1133566677/sr=1-99/ref=sr_1_99/104-5952925-5769562?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507) one, but it folds up more or less onto itself into a very compact package (about the size of a paper box, when you get the box of however many reams it is or whatever).

It's useful at tailgates, though for "routine" use I'd stick with a regular propane or charcoal grill, thanks to the flavor you can add with varieties of woodchips and such, which you can't do with the GF. For tailgating, it's perfect. Heats up pretty quickly and we can somewhat pretend our burgers and brats are "healthy." ;) A lot of fat DOES drip off...

/tk

[dubb93]

I'm sure the grill is good and all(never used it), but I MUCH prefer his Comfort Zone Waist-Relaxer pants. I used to never wear dress pants untill I tried on a pair of those. Greatest things ever, only problem is they don't make a waist size in them small enough for me(smallest they make is 38W that I can find), so I have to use a belt or they fall right off. Still I highly recommend them as they are the most comfortable things ever.

[korme]

I love GF, and his grill.

Knocking the fat out rocks my world.
Who the hell do you think you are? Flasch?

[korme]

We bought one years ago but it fell out of use for it was too f'n hard to wash and keep clean. Now I hear that they are removeable and dishwasher safe. Far out!
Bucc saying far out is right up there with sov getting laid. I'm still shocked

[korme]

Hard to explain it. Depends on the beer. All we had in the house was Miller Lite (yuk). It was kinda sweet, yet had a bite to it. It leaves the meat really juicy and tender. Arlie usually drowns steak in sauce, but not this time.
That sounds so fucking good http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/frown.gif

[Raiders Army]

I found you really have to marinate your meat in order to have any taste on the GF grill. It takes the fat out, but it takes the taste out at the same time.

[korme]

Do you guys think I could marinate some chicken on the Foreman with beer? All I have is chicken. And Nati.

[terpkristin]

I found you really have to marinate your meat in order to have any taste on the GF grill. It takes the fat out, but it takes the taste out at the same time.Depends how you season it.

I have some Penzey's "Northwoods Fire" seasoning I like to sprinkle onto both sides of my chicken before popping it onto the GF if I don't marinate it. That and a little pepper, maybe a little salt on each side. I heart Penzey's.

/tk

[Raiders Army]

Depends how you season it.

I have some Penzey's "Northwoods Fire" seasoning I like to sprinkle onto both sides of my chicken before popping it onto the GF if I don't marinate it. That and a little pepper, maybe a little salt on each side. I heart Penzey's.

/tk
Thanks! I'll have to try that this weekend!

[korme]

Alright cool both of you just hop over my post and have your little conversation, 3's a damn crowd

[Raiders Army]

Do you guys think I could marinate some chicken on the Foreman with beer? All I have is chicken. And Nati.
Go for it, but I'd add some seasoned salt or something.

[Raiders Army]

Dola, or Penzey's. :)

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Do you guys think I could marinate some chicken on the Foreman with beer? All I have is chicken. And Nati.
You know what's great about finishing college and having a job? You never need to buy Nati again. You can afford good beer. :p

Actually chicken is great marinated in margarita mix. With or without the tequila (I prefer mine with). Steal some from the next party you go to. :)

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Depends how you season it.

I have some Penzey's "Northwoods Fire" seasoning I like to sprinkle onto both sides of my chicken before popping it onto the GF if I don't marinate it. That and a little pepper, maybe a little salt on each side. I heart Penzey's.

/tk
Try Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt. It's super yummy on grilled chicken.

[terpkristin]

Try Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt. It's super yummy on grilled chicken.Ooh, I'll have to give that a try.
I also like to use some of the Robert Rothschild Farm dips as marinades.
They're available in a lot of places, but in case you don't recognize the name, here's the website: http://www.gourmetfoodrecipes.com/index.html

I made some chicken marinated in the raspberry wasabi dipping mustard (http://www.gourmetfoodrecipes.com/raspberry-wasabi-dipping-mustard.html). YUM!


/tk

[Lorena]

BUY IT FOR ME GODDAMMIT!!!

There, is that direct enough?

Well, Antmeister got the hint and got me The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009AERVO/qid=1137638590/sr=1-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-9159243-0651807?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507) for Christmas. Well, I used it today for the first time and made a Texas Style Burger and oh my... it was juiciest piece of meat I've had in a long, long time!

Does anyone know of a good George Foreman cookbook that'll compliment my grill?

Thanks for posting this Farrah. This'll actually make cooking fun.

[vtbub]

Well, Antmeister got the hint and got me The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009AERVO/qid=1137638590/sr=1-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-9159243-0651807?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507) for Christmas. Well, I used it today for the first time and made a Texas Style Burger and oh my... it was juiciest piece of meat I've had in a long, long time!

Does anyone know of a good George Foreman cookbook that'll compliment my grill?

Thanks for posting this Farrah. This'll actually make cooking fun.
pix plz

[oliegirl]

What makes a burger a Texas Style Burger?

[Lorena]

What makes a burger a Texas Style Burger?

To answer your question, I dunno what makes a Texas Style Burger... I somewhat followed a recipe that came with the grill:

2 eggs
chopped onion
about half a cup of ground pork rinds
1 small can of green chili peppers,
2 cloves of garlic
cilantro
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar,
3 tsp of chili powder,
1/2 tsp of sea salt,
2 lbs of ground turkey
about half a small can of chopped chipotle peppers

I kinda eyeballed everything, so not really sure on the exact measurements. Spicy, but not too much.

We topped our bunless cheeseburger with sour cream and salsa.

YUMM!!!

[Lorena]

pix plz

Ask and you shall recieve:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009AERVO.01-A1L4LS2KNDBWYV._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[vtbub]

Ask and you shall recieve:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009AERVO.01-A1L4LS2KNDBWYV._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpgVery cool. That ground turkey burger sounds delicious.

[Craptacular]

We topped our bunless cheeseburger


No beef. No bun. It ain't a burger. http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[oliegirl]

To answer your question, I dunno what makes a Texas Style Burger... I somewhat followed a recipe that came with the grill:

2 eggs
chopped onion
about half a cup of ground pork rinds
1 small can of green chili peppers,
2 cloves of garlic
cilantro
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar,
3 tsp of chili powder,
1/2 tsp of sea salt,
2 lbs of ground turkey
about half a small can of chopped chipotle peppers

I kinda eyeballed everything, so not really sure on the exact measurements. Spicy, but not too much.

We topped our bunless cheeseburger with sour cream and salsa.

YUMM!!!


That does sound good, except a burger ain't a burger if it's not on a bun!!!!

You have to be careful with chipotle peppers, those suckers are SPICY! I used some in a recipe over xmas and it was pretty much unedible b/c it was so spicy...Chipotle Chicken Meatballs, would have been awesome, but the recipe said to use 1 - 2 tbsp of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...I used 2 tbsp and it was WAY too hot :(

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Ask and you shall recieve:

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009AERVO.01-A1L4LS2KNDBWYV._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpgWow Dodgerchick! You got a fancy schmancy machine! I'm glad you enjoyed the burgers. Did the kids like them too?

I got a few new cookbooks for Christmas this year. I've been neglecting my Foreman grill in favor of those. I've found a new love in shrimp and bacon quesadillas....mmmm. :)

[jeff061]

Bout time I got one of these. Frozen pasta meals only take you so far.

[SirFozzie]

This now has me wondering about Guinness+Steak.


Guinness and Steak????!??


BRILLIANT!

(ok, I got no further in the thread, it's been six weeks, SOMEONE had to have made that joke first.. time to go check

[Lorena]

That does sound good, except a burger ain't a burger if it's not on a bun!!!!

You have to be careful with chipotle peppers, those suckers are SPICY! I used some in a recipe over xmas and it was pretty much unedible b/c it was so spicy...Chipotle Chicken Meatballs, would have been awesome, but the recipe said to use 1 - 2 tbsp of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...I used 2 tbsp and it was WAY too hot :(

Well, we're lo-carbing it, so bread is a no-no... at least in the phase I'm in. I added about half a small can of chipotle peppers so needless to say, they were pretty spicy... but DAMN GOOD!! I took some to work and my co-workers couldn't hack the heat. Hmm... maybe it's a Mexican thing.

Tonight, Blackened Chicken on the Foreman Grill... should be tasty.

[Lorena]

Did the kids like them too?

Our 5 year old wasn't very fond of them.. probably too many vegetables for her cuz she loves spicy food. I thought they might be too spicy for our 2 year old but he loved them. That boy'll eat just about anything.