Food Network’s 4-in-1 grill station does it all with flair

[Food Network Fan]

Food Network’s 4-in-1 grill station does it all with flairThere’s something authentically American about this 4-in-1 grill station from the Food Network collection. For starters, what could be more downhome than a grill and a griddle? Add to that a waffle maker and a panini press and you’ve got the one kitchen appliance that will serve up breakfast, lunch, and dinner - maybe even dessert - the way food is meant to be cooked – warm and without a lot of fuss.
How does this grill station do so much? It comes with nonstick, interchanging plates that let you make waffles, toast sandwiches, grill burgers and hotdogs, fry eggs and bacon, and make pancakes, depending on what you’re in the mood for.
The bright, rustic red-colored grill (it also comes in stainless steel) would look equally great in a cabin or a condo. At 7 inches tall, 10 inches wide and 12 inches deep, it stores easily, but does require about double that space during usage. This sleek grill station will make any kitchen look welcoming and ready for some cooking action....

[Callisto in NC]

I think I prefer the Cuisenart or the George Forman that do the same thing as they aren't in red.

[Food Network Fan]

There is a stainless version of this one also.

[Callisto in NC]

Originally Posted by Food Network Fan

There is a stainless version of this one also.

It says there is but a google/amazon/Kohls search didn't come up with one. Still, I'd trust the other ones long before I'd trust TFal anything. They used to have great stuff, now it's crap.

[bakerman]

The Cuisinart, Bella Kitchen, and Food network grills all seem to be made by the same company. All of the buttons, knobs and latches are all in the same places, the heating elements are all identical. All screws, cord wind, handle, all the same.

I compared all machines in Kohls, and am 99% sure that the same manufacturer makes all of them.

Differences,
-knobs (all look different, but temperature markings are all the same)
-Bella and Food Network have grill plates rounded on the front
-Food Network includes waffle plates.
-Cuisinart and Bella Kitchen come in only stainless steel, Food Network come in red and stainless steel.

MAC

[Food Network Fan]

bakerman. Do you have one of those that you have used?

[bakerman]

Originally Posted by Food Network Fan

bakerman. Do you have one of those that you have used?

Thanks for the welcome! I don't know how I have not found this site prior to this, food is my passion!

I just got one today for christmas, I asked for the Bella Kitchen instead of the Cuisinart when I looked at them from top to bottom, and realized that they were most likely the same machine. My SO waited until the last minute and went to kohls and both were sold out, but the salesperson said they had a Food Network that they hadn't put out yet, so he got that one. Upon inspection I found that beyond the food network logo, and the nicer looking knobs, that this was the Bella Kitchen, which was nearly identical to the Cuisinart.

Have not used it yet, but will soon, I am excited to have a much better replacement for my little george foreman, and gain a waffle iron and griddle in the deal. Mine by the way is brushed stainless like the cuisinart.

I will update with my results as soon as I use this new machine.

MAC

[Food Network Fan]

Yes please do. I am in the process of adding a review section to the site. I have got it completely set up yet. Maybe now that the holidays are winding down I can finally get it going.

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[bakerman]

So far so good with the grill, I have made Paninis twice and burgers once. A couple of small flaws that I noticed, that were also noted in the Cuisinart Griddler, there are some spatters out the sides, I fixed this by setting on sear to preheat, put the burgers in and turn down to medium, to finish, they get nice grill marks, you could also use leaner meat, I used ground chuck. The second is that when the lid is lifted it can drip behind the machine, I just put paper towel behind it.

So far I really like this machine, although I have already broken a trim piece off of it! But fixed that with some super glue and all is good.

It was a cold day here in NC, so I made a broccoli cheese soup and turkey, bacon, and cheese paninis, they sure did hit the spot! I really like how crisp the bread comes out and how well it gets the cheese melted. Here are some pics of todays paninis, my partner was wondering why I was taking pictures of dinner!

A formal review will come soon, once I have used the griddle and the waffle plates.




MAC

[isilzha]

I want paninis.