Biggest Loser AG-1300-BL 2-in-1 Double-Up Grill and Panini Press Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently purchased this grill to replace 2 George Foreman's that got very little use. The Biggest Loser is terrific! Not quite the same specs as advertised: The wattage is 1400w, not 1800w. The size is actually about 12"x12" with handle included in the measurement, the grill plates are about 9"x"9", the height (without handle) is 4" and the weight is about 5 lbs. All this makes for a smaller footprint on the counter and I like that. Another nice feature is the long drip tray that slides in on integrated glides so it can't slip out or be knocked out of place. The tray catches drips from both plates when the grill is in the open (flat) position. Great design.
Before the first use: Be sure to damp wipe the grill then heat for 15-20 minutes. This burns off any residual manufacturing oil--these oils give off smoke and an odor.
The machine is ready to grill on in just over two minutes (ready light comes on). This is because the heating coils are integrated in the grill plate and therefore heat far more quickly and evenly than removable plates. The nonstick surface is excellent. Just remember to treat it like seasoned cast iron. Grease ONLY with cooking oil--DO NOT USE pan sprays that contain a chemical which actually makes nonstick surfaces bubble and peel off.
When finished cooking, soak a few paper towels and lay them on the surface till the grill is cool and you're ready to clean up. I then put the grill in a DRY sink, run water BESIDE it, not on it, scrub with a dishwashing brush, rinse the brush, scrub again to remove any remaining food particles, then dry with a paper towel. The top is made of brushed stainless and is very easy to wipe clean.
So far I've grilled meat, chicken, paninis, stuffed tortillas, French toast and vegetables. Everything has been top notch. I would give this grill 6 stars if I could. BUY IT!! You'll love it.

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Equipped with 1800 watts of power, this easy-to-use countertop appliance allows for healthy indoor grilling all year long. Cook up delicious hot Panini sandwiches or grill anything from burgers and steaks to poultry or pork chops. For best results when making sandwiches, use thick, crusty breads such as Italian, French, or focaccia. The grill features heavy-duty non-stick grill plates to ensure effortless food release, plus a floating hinge that automatically adjusts to accommodate various levels of thickness. And at the push of a button, it converts to an open grill for vegetables and delicate foods like fish. Other highlights include a "power on" indicator light, a slide-out drip tray to capture fat and grease, adjustable tilt-up feet to maximize the draining of unwanted fat, and a rubber-grip handle for comfort and safety. Recipes come included. The UL-listed grill and Panini press measures approximately 14 by 14 by 7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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UltraBake Parchment Paper Sheets - 12 × 16½ Review

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(More customer reviews)It had been very difficult to find baking parchment in individual sheets. I had been able to find it only on rolls, like waxed paper and foil, and it is very hard to use. It's difficult to tear and won't lay flat on the baking pans. This sheet parchment has worked very, very well for me. It lays flat on the baking pans, nothing sticks to it and my clean up is a breeze. I am very glad to have found it and will definitely reorder when I need more.

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Parchment paper is perfect for non-stick baking and cooking and ensures easy cleanup. Use it to line cookie sheets and cake pans to prevent sticking (wet the paper to easily mould it to the shape of the baking pan). Simplify cookie baking by preparing cookies on a piece of parchment paper, then slide the parchment paper onto a cookie sheet for baking and slide the parchment paper onto a cooling rack for cooling. Great for use in microwave ovens and for preparing foods "en papillote" (baked in parchment). Parchment paper also makes for easy separation of frozen foods (for example, stacks of hamburger patties) or line pans with parchment paper for easy removal of frozen desserts from the pan. Parchment paper can also be used to form piping bags and to create a tall collar when preparing a souffle.Suitable for use in conventional ovens up to 450°F/230C and in the microwave; not intended for use on barbeques or on open flame. Reusable (approx. 4 - 6 uses); the paper may brown around the edges with repeated use, but it is still fine to use. 100% biodegradable and compostable.Pack of 100 precut sheetsSize: 12 × 16½Dimensions: 16½"L × 12"W (approx.)Materials: Silicone coated vegetable parchment (100% pure cellulose fibre)Product of CanadaKosher pareve (not repackaged under kashrut supervision) NOTE: Parchment paper sheets are rolled for shipping and storage; lay flat to unfurl.

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Beyond Gourmet Unbleached Parchment Paper, 71-Square Foot Roll Review

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(More customer reviews)This paper works very well for all the reasons other cooks have mentioned here, but this product suffers grieviously when compared to other versions such as UltraBake Parchment Paper Sheets - 12 × 16½.
As I wrote in my review of that product:
I've used parchment paper for a number of years, but discovered during Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park that I was an absolute rookie in the parchment paper world.
I had always bought rolls of parchment paper and cussed at cutting it to size and trying to make it lie flat, particularly when making pizza. Our chef nonchalantly picked up a pre-cut sheet while making one of the dozens of practical demos -- I totally lost the point of his demo, but admired the big pack of pre-cut paper, lying flat, and a dream to use.
When I got home, I donated my unused roll to a friend who's a much better cook than I am (bit of envy there, I suppose) -- but also gave her a dozen flat sheets from the pack I bought from the professional supply store five miles north of the CIA campus. She was an instant convert as well -- and we amused ourselves for a few days considering who she should give her two unused rolls of parchment paper to.
Parchment paper is a wonderful aid in baking, of course, but there three other uses I find particularly helpful.
As mentioned earlier, I put a sheet of parchment paper on top of my peel, add the pizza dough, assemble the toppings, cut any over hanging paper off, and slide the pizza off the peel onto the hot stone. The parchment paper will brown but not burn under the pizza, the pizza is easily removed from the stone, and I don't have all of the mess of cleaning up the classic corn meal that used to provide a slippery surface.
Cooking en papillote, or in paper, produces an elegant, aromatic version of fish, chicken and other foods. The technique is easy: fold the sheetin in half, cut out a heart shaped sheet, open it, place the fish, say, into the middle of the heart, add stock or water, and whatever spices that light your fire, crimp the edges all the way around the cut end, folding one side over the other, and bake for 20 or 25 minutes at 425 F until the fish is flaky.
Third, parchment paper works wonderfully for non-stick oven roasting & browning without using oils or grease. And, of course, there is no cleanup if you add flavorings like a bit of honey or maple syrup. (I compared parchment paper with Silpat 11-5/8-by-16-1/2-Inch Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat, and preferred the paper for every single use.)
"Cook's Illustrated" has tested the professional versions of parchment paper against the types usually sold to consumers, and for almost all uses the consumer version does pretty well. The main differences are really that the professional version is heavier and can stand higher heats and is invariably sold flat and pre-cut. So, buying parchment paper meant for consumer use is just fine for most cooks.
But -- shop carefully for price. One can find even the pre-cut versions I like at widely different price points. And -- if you can find a professional supply house, do as my friend and I do, buy a full pack and share the cost and the paper.
Robert C. Ross 2010


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Eliminate the mess and hassle of coating baking pans with grease and oil, while also feeling good about being healthy and echo friendly. Beyond Gourmet\'s Unbleached Parchment Paper is designed to eliminate the need to grease or oil pots and pans. It creates a quick, healthy, mess free nonstick surface. Product is Green Seal Certified; no chlorine is used in making this parchment paper. Even the packaging is "green" - made of 100-percent recycled material. Its oven and microwave safe, so you can wrap nearly any food item with paper - veggies, poultry, fish - and bake or microwave. Oven safe to 450 degrees. Jumbo sized roll; paper measures 65.6-feet long by 13-inches wide; 71 total square feet.

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