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In reply to the discussion: what do you need to start out in a basic single man apartment? Our nephew has stayed with us 4 yrs [View all]strategery blunder
(4,225 posts)I'm talking about the George Foreman type grills.
It's great for cooking most meats because it cooks both sides simultaneously, and most of the grease from said meat runs off into a collector container. It only takes a few moments longer to cook basic meals than using a microwave, and the food can be seasoned to taste while cooking, and will taste better. While it's technically a luxury, I find myself using it to cook far more often than pans and skillets.
About the only meat it can't cook efficiently is unshaped, ground meat, such as ground beef chopped up for Mexican dishes or ground sausage for spaghetti. However, if the meat is shaped into a patty, the electric grill will handle it just fine. I live by myself, and the electric grill does far more cooking than pots and pans
Just be sure to maintain it properly. Provided you're careful, it's easiest to scrub down while it's unplugged but still hot.
Also, as others have mentioned, a couple of cookie sheets are a must...