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Review: "The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine Cookbook"
The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine Cookbook
Paperback – January 1, 2000
by george-foreman-connie-merydith (Author)
Today we finished reading our second cookbook of the year. The front matter includes Acknowledgements, Preface, Introduction, and Smart Eating for Healthier Living. The recipe chapters are Bring Out the Best of Grilling -- Marinades, Sauces, and Rubs; A Cut Above -- Beef and Lamb; Smoky Sensations -- Pork Chops, Ribs, and Ham; Tender Choices from the Sea -- Fish and Shellfish; Savory Grilled Poultry -- Chicken and Turkey; Quick and Easy Favorites -- Burgers, Sandwiches, and Snacks; Tempting Companion Dishes -- Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, and Desserts. Then in the back are a basic cooking guide, glossary, and index. The index lists both recipe titles and ingredients.
Honestly, some of the best recipes are in the front with the marinades and rubs, but there are others too. Among the ones we marked are Greek Island Marinade, Mango Tomato Salsa, Southwest Rub, Lime Steak Fajitas, Raspberry and Mint Lamb Chops, Applesauce Honey Ham, Italian Yellow Squash, Sicilian Grilled Eggplant, and Honey Butter Sweet Potatoes. Note that some recipes call for chopping ingredients. I don't really want to chase bits of things around a grill. But others cut vegetables into slabs for a better grilling experience. One reason we marked some of these is because it allows us to use a different tool to make a side dish if the oven or other things are tied up with the main dish. That's especially handy because a Foreman grill is a plug-in countertop appliance, which means it can be shifted to a different area altogether -- my overflow spot is atop the washing machine.
Although the cookbook is designed for a countertop appliance, the recipes should generalize well to other types of grill if that's your preference. The marinades, sauces, and rubs are even more versatile. These aren't complicated recipes, and the appliance is easy to use, making this a good choice for beginner to intermediate cooks. As advertised, it really is an easy way to make lower-fat food delicious. The recipes are a step up from dusting a slab of meat with your favorite spice blend and slapping it on the grill, which admittedly is what we usually do. Highly recommended.
Paperback – January 1, 2000
by george-foreman-connie-merydith (Author)
Today we finished reading our second cookbook of the year. The front matter includes Acknowledgements, Preface, Introduction, and Smart Eating for Healthier Living. The recipe chapters are Bring Out the Best of Grilling -- Marinades, Sauces, and Rubs; A Cut Above -- Beef and Lamb; Smoky Sensations -- Pork Chops, Ribs, and Ham; Tender Choices from the Sea -- Fish and Shellfish; Savory Grilled Poultry -- Chicken and Turkey; Quick and Easy Favorites -- Burgers, Sandwiches, and Snacks; Tempting Companion Dishes -- Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, and Desserts. Then in the back are a basic cooking guide, glossary, and index. The index lists both recipe titles and ingredients.
Honestly, some of the best recipes are in the front with the marinades and rubs, but there are others too. Among the ones we marked are Greek Island Marinade, Mango Tomato Salsa, Southwest Rub, Lime Steak Fajitas, Raspberry and Mint Lamb Chops, Applesauce Honey Ham, Italian Yellow Squash, Sicilian Grilled Eggplant, and Honey Butter Sweet Potatoes. Note that some recipes call for chopping ingredients. I don't really want to chase bits of things around a grill. But others cut vegetables into slabs for a better grilling experience. One reason we marked some of these is because it allows us to use a different tool to make a side dish if the oven or other things are tied up with the main dish. That's especially handy because a Foreman grill is a plug-in countertop appliance, which means it can be shifted to a different area altogether -- my overflow spot is atop the washing machine.
Although the cookbook is designed for a countertop appliance, the recipes should generalize well to other types of grill if that's your preference. The marinades, sauces, and rubs are even more versatile. These aren't complicated recipes, and the appliance is easy to use, making this a good choice for beginner to intermediate cooks. As advertised, it really is an easy way to make lower-fat food delicious. The recipes are a step up from dusting a slab of meat with your favorite spice blend and slapping it on the grill, which admittedly is what we usually do. Highly recommended.