Chef's Design 20-Inch Double Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle

Look no further this is it!
I got this griddle for my wife for xmas - she absolutely loves it. She has cooked chicken, pancakes, etc on it and no problems. She raves on how easy it is to clean and how good it is. I looked high and low for griddles and this one is it - look no further for the perfect griddle.

Update - 3+ Year of usage and still loving this. It remains super easy to use and clean up. It does a great job with pancakes, grilling during the winter and anything else we have tried to cook on it. I highly recommend this!

Works fine
I used this more before I bought the Cuisinart Griddler (the Griddler's plates are diswasher safe, my two favorite words.) I think the key is to adjust the temperature. Start on medium but as the food cooks, lower the temperature to keep juices from burning. I do not suggest it for marinades that contain a lot of sugar because the non-stick coating is delicate. If you do burn something, immediately after cooking, turn off the heat, leave the grill in place and pour water on it. Use a nylon scrub brush to loosen as much food as you can as the water steams. Dawn Power Dissolve works if things burn on it, but do not leave it on for a long time because it will damage the coating.

A bonus is that it really does thaw foods fast too.

Great product if you treat it well.

Convenient and affordable
Very convenient and affordable but its antistick coating is very gentle. Also, I wish they would make them with higher sides like those on grill pans. When I was using grill pan my stove top was much easier to clean, now I am trying to cover my stove with foil sheets to make my cleaning easier...

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Chef's Design 6.4-Quart Stainless-Steel Pressure Cooker

good quality, great price
This fully stainless steel pressure cooker comes with a steaming basket and two weights (6+11.4 psi) all stainless. I was supprised at how solidly built it is, for $40 with free shipping i could not have asked for more. I used it over thanksgiving to cook everything in minutes. The only thing that keeps this from the fifth star is that the lid is slightly more difficult to place on the pot then some models, but seals easily and I had no problem with it while cooking. The weights are of a non-rocking veriety, so the steam engine effect, which some find disturbing, is not a problem with this cooker.

High quality cooker
One of the best pressure cookers I have used since I left the farm years ago. Very high quality and cooks fast with only medium heat. Cooks both meats and vegetables even and complete without being over done or mushy. Highly recommend this unit.

Soooooooo Good
I am so please with this Pressure Cooker. It's easy to use and cleans up in a snap. Even the lid is easy to clean. It's a breeze putting the lid on and taking off the cooker. An the three different ways of cooling down are great for all different types of foods that I cook in it.
Surpisingly Sooooooo Good.
Watch out for some of the receipts that comes with this cooker. The amount of liquid in some receipts are not enought. The Beef Stroganoff needs about a cup of water for my taste. It only calls for 1 tbls of Warchester Sauce. Now that's a little dry for me.
I found some great receipts on the internet and from friends.
Still the best pot for the size and money.

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Chef's Design 9-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

Works great
Fairly robust rubber seal looks like it will last a while. Instructions suggesting use of cooking oil on seal during each use are being followed. Little water loss and low flame required to keep pressure up. Quiet. Was a MUCH better deal when I got it in May 2003 for $... . . . Shipping box was quite flimsy.

I would change this to 4 stars if I could
This items has some strong points; it is 18/10 Stainless Steel with thick alum sandwiched in base, is was $45 with free shipping when I bought it, and it came with a glass lid so you can use it as a stainless steel stock pot or store food in fridge. However there is a weak point. This pressure cooker is limited to 11.6 PSI. It is undesirable not to hit the standard 15 PSI, cooking temp will be nearly 10 degrees less, and cooking times 2 to 3 minutes more. It this item's defense, I have not seen evidence that other brands in this price range reach 15 PSI either, which leads me to suspect they don't as this is something to brag about. I purchased two spare gaskets from an on line source that I found, a little over $20 with shipping. Five years from now, I don't know if they will be that easy to find, and these do wear out. The item came well packaged, and in perfect condition. Everything about this item is super, except that it would be much better for it to reach 15psi. Do a...

Pressure Cooker Takes the Pressure Off
I have never owned a pressure cooker before, but this one made a good first impression. Dishes that normally take hours are done in minutes, and all the food's flavor and nutrition is preserved.

This unit is very sturdy and well-made. I like having a second lid so I can use it as a regular sauce pan as well as a pressure cooker. It is quickly becoming one of the most frequently-used pans in my kitchen.

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