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The Cuisinart Griddle & Grill - The ultimate power plate

18th March 2010 Print
Cuisinart Griddle & Grill

With removable, easy to clean grill and griddle plates, the Cuisinart Griddle & Grill can be used in various positions to create a variety of healthy dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be used opened with the grill plates to cook burgers, steaks, kebabs, fish and vegetables, opened flat with the griddle plates to cook eggs, pancakes, bacon and sausages or can be used in a closed position, ideal for paninis or meats. The floating hinge allows the upper plate to rest on any thickness of food, ensuring even perfect results every time.

Cuisinart Griddle & Grill - £100
The Cuisinart Griddle & Grill plates are designed to drain all excess fat and liquids and it comes with two separate drip cups to catch the grease and fat from your foods, making your meal even healthier. The plates are also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Other easy to use features include, variable temperature controls and a safe, cool touch handle. The Cuisinart Griddle & Grill comes with a five-year guarantee.

Recipe Suggestion - BLT
Serves 2

Plates: Grill
Position: Closed
Selector: Grill/Panini

6 slices of white or wholemeal bread
4 rashers of bacon
2 tsp butter
6 lettuce leaves, shredded
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tbsp mayonnaise

Preheat the Grill plates on Medium/High

Cut the rind off of the bacon and grill on each side for 3-5 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. Remove and set aside

Spread one side of each piece of bread with the butter. Place one piece of bread, butter side up, on a serving plate

Place one slice of bacon on the bread and layer with a quarter of the lettuce, a few slices of tomato followed by a second slice of bread. Repeat these layers finishing with a third slice of bread butter side down. Repeat this with the remaining ingredients to make two triple deck sandwiches

Place both sandwiches on the bottom grill plate. Close the lid, pressing lightly for 20-30 seconds

Cook for 3-6 minutes or until the bread is golden and crispy and the bacon is hot

Stockists
The Cuisinart Griddle & Grill is available from John Lewis, House of Fraser, Lakeland, Harrods and all good cook shops.

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