Superb grilling results from rare to well-done, every time!
As a food blogger I get sent all sorts of wonderful and intriguing gadgets and appliances to play with. It’s definitely one of the perks of the job!
Last June I received a Tefal Optigrill, and I have to say it’s become one of my favourite kitchen appliances – it gets used at least once or twice every week, as it grills meat perfectly every time!
The Tefal Optigrill uses “Automatic Sensor Cooking” technology which immediately detects the number of items placed on the grill and their thickness, and adjusts the temperature and cooking time automatically. An indicator light allows you to monitor your cooking directly: Blue then green at the start of cooking, then yellow when the food is rare, orange when it is medium and red if you like your food well-done.
- 6 cooking programmes (red meat, poultry, fish, sausages, hamburgers and sandwiches/panini or bacon) to automatically adapt the temperature to each type of food and cook it perfectly.
- 2 cooking modes: one for frozen food, plus a manual mode that lets you cook anything the way you want.
- 600cm2 cooking surface (capacity 2 to 4 people), with non-stick die-cast aluminium plates.
- Large juice tray and 7° angled plates to ensure the cooking juices run off.
One of my current favourite dishes is to marinade some chicken breasts in a little olive oil mixed with Chipotle seasoning, press the on button on my Optigrill, wait for it to beep that it’s ready, plonk the marinated chicken breasts on the tray, close the lid and wait. Served sliced with some protein-rich quinoa and a generous helping of steamed vegetables it’s a perfect, filling, low calorie meal.
INSPIRATIONAL RECIPES TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TEFAL OPTIGRILL
Bacon wrapped chicken with pineapple and pepper salsa by A Glug of Oil
Chilli, parmesan and sundried tomato veggie bean patties by A Mummy Too
Grilled tofu, bok choy, red chilli and soba noodle soup (vegan) by A Mummy Too
Steak Bearnaise by Emily’s Recipes & Reviews
Chargrilled Pork on Skewers by Foodie Quine
Grilled Sausages with a 5 Minute BBQ Sauce by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary
MORE TIPS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR OPTIGRILL
- The Tefal Optigrill cooks from frozen. Simply select the frozen setting before choosing the icon for the food you are wanting to cook (I use this option a lot with frozen sausages I’ve forgotten to defrost that morning!)
- It’s super easy to clean – simply wait for it to cool, disassemble the cooking plates and pop them in the dishwasher along with the drip tray.
- It doesn’t need to be used with just meat – grilling vegetables such as peppers for pizza toppings, sliced aubergines or even courgettes is a cinch using the manual setting.
- It’s small enough to be stored in a cupboard while not in use, so it won’t take up valuable kitchen counter space.
- Why not butter some thickly sliced bread and sandwich some lovely Monterey Jack cheese for the ultimate cheesy toastie? Serve with tomato soup!
- Grill some buttered ciabatta and top with fresh tomatoes, torn basil and mozzarella for a quick bruschetta.
- Tired of overcooked pork? The Tefal OptiGrill cooks it to perfection every time! I love our local butcher’s peppered pork grills with a side of couscous or alphabet pasta.
To learn more about the Optigrill visit their website and for cooking inspiration find them on Twitter andFacebook. You can find the Tefal OptiGrill to buy on Tefal’s online store, from Argos, Tesco, John Lewis, Amazon and Lakeland.
GIVEAWAY
Tefal have kindly offered my readers the opportunity to win a Tefal Optigrill RRP £149.99
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It says it’s not accepting entries any more, but I want to enter, and hopefully win too
The giveaway finished at midnight on Monday, I’m afraid. (That’s 00:00 first thing Monday morning). Sorry 🙁
Grill whoever set the copter to close at 00.00 when they should have set 23.59.
Which closed it a day early. Oops.
Steak and chicken mainly
Our oven is not great, and our grill is even worse so we don’t use it much! x
Yes I grill. Line your grillpan with foil for easy cleaning.
no i don’t
I like to grill mackerll with a little butter, garlic and onion
Only ever grill! It’s so much healthier!
I like to grill as I think it’s a healthier way to cook. The grill on my oven is very old, and tends to set the smoke alarm off
When grilling meat, don’t have temperature too high to ensure the centre is fully cooked.
I grill quite a lot as its a healthy method of cooking
I don’t grill but i’d love to try it.
I love to grill tomatoes with breakfast, or grilled cheese sandwiches. I also love to stuff peppers with rice and veggies then grill them up.
I grill – brush the grill with a light layer of oil to prevent sticking
I don’t have a grill but would use it lots if I did
yes i do it’s more healthier
Love grilling. My biggest tip is to grilling slow versus fast always gives best results. Though I do a first higher heat effect to sear in the juices.
I like to grill food as its a healthy way to cook but the grill with my oven is not the easiest or most efficient to use and it is quite messy too 🙂
To be honest I generally don’t grill but that’s more because I am frightened the fire alarm is going to go off! Haha!
I grill most meats but under a standard grill – not one of these
I do grill and am famous (in the family) for my fish kebabs x
I grill often! It’s much easier to use than the oven! I recommend grilling vegetables e.g. peppers, courgette, aubergine to put into salads – makes them much more exciting!
I love grilling. My tip would be to multi-task. Grill your dinner and check the smoke alarms at the same time!
I love grilling but it would be so much easier with one of these!
I grill – my fave thing to grill is a nice piece of steak
yes, I always grill
grill sausages – taste delicious
I need to grill more as I know it’s a healthy way of cooking things.
I grill, but mostly cheese, onion on toast
I tend to bake everything so winning this will be brilliant for my family.
I grill bacon and low-fat sausages – what I do is pour a little water into the dish under the grill rack before cooking so that any fat drips don’t burn and smoke the kitchen out!
I made some cool cheese on toast with some tiger bread
Put oil on the meat rather than directly onto the grill
I grill things like bacon, sausages & of course cheese on toast
I love toasted cheese and ham sandwiches and they have to be nice and crispy
I grill a few things like bacon and sausages. The best thing to do is to keep a close eye on them to make sure they do not burn
I only grill using the grill on my oven. I’d love to try one of these.
i grill bacon and burgers 🙂
I# m vegetarian, so if I won this, I could use it at work without having to scrum down the remains of nidentified Dead Animals left my my colleagues …
Grilling is great – I have halloumi cheese drilled with anything !
I do use my grill which is part of the oven but it takes a long time to warm up!
Weirdly, my favourite grilled food is gem lettuce with butter!
I only grill for meals but I use alot of Olive Oil and seasoning.
I recommend tomato and mozzarella panini with freshly ground black pepper and fresh basil leaves
Yes I grill a lot! I love toasted cheese sandwiches with red onion chutney
I always grill wherever possible x
Even when bread has gone stale or frozen, the grill is a good way to enjoy without waste! I have a toastie maker and not a grill and we use cheese, ham and a dollop of Marmite!
at the moment I only grill cheese on toast !
Love a nice grilled steak. So healthy too!!
Reduce sticking by oiling your hot grill rack with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel: hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack 🙂
Yes, I like to grill strips of chicken in barbecue sauce, delicious
always grill as so much healthy – use 1 calorie spray to stop stickyness
I grill sausages and bacon, I also like grilled fish fillets and chicken – I always put tin foil under the grill pan to catch any drippings- saves a lot of washing up time!
I have a George Foreman grill and use it to grill chicken breasts. I did once use it for mackerel but couldn’t get the smell off afterwards!
i love grilled chicken
Yes, I like to grill. My favourite snack is grilled fish fingers with a topping made of grated cheese, mustard and dried thyme- tastes good!
I tend to grill when I’m in a rush – and then get sidetracked and burn it 🙁
I grill all my English Breakfast items that way they are not swimming in grease
I rarely grill because i don’t like the grill in my cooker so this would be lovely for healthier cooking
I love to grill meat in various spicy marinades and rubs.
Keep it simple!
I grill everything that can be grilled but my favourite all time recepie is using tortilla wraps folded into parcels with chilli and cheese filling.
I grill things like bacon and sausages, my tip is to keep an eye on them or they will burn!
I don’t grill that much but would love to if it were easier, like with this machine
Yes I grill I normally make homemade burgers and then add cheese and bacon on top.
I would be lost without ma grill I love fish grilled gammon stuffed mushroom and lots more. I never grill steak though
I do Grill .. I love crush chillies into a nice piece of steak.
Grilling is the best way to cook, so healthy and food tastes great.
I do grill as it’s healthier and easier than frying. Still looking for a way to grill sausages and get an even colour rather than burnt bits though!!!
Rarely grill, don’t like tidying up afterwards
Would love this, we are having our kitchen decorated so would be a great stop gap. Particularly love the frozen setting as im forever forgetting to take things out of the freezer. No tips though, im a rubbish cook (my other half does all the cooking).
I Grill, i have a George Foreman grill and use it nearly everyday its one of the very first machine’s from his line and it’s still working great to this day.
I like to use the grill. My advice would be to keep cooking time to a minimum as it’s easy to overcook food under the grill.
I have an ancient Baby George my top tip is to marinate your chiken or fish for a few hours before grilling as it makes it so tender and delicious
Mainly I grill burgers, bacon, chees on toast or pilchards in tomato sauce on toast sometimes mixed with a little vinegar. I have also tried topping pork chops with apple sauce and topping with cheese and toping under the grill till the chees melts. Eould love to win this giveaway so I can experiment with other foods
I grill, but mostly cheese, onion and ham toasties.
I use the gill a lot. Yesterday I had grilled halloumi with couscous which was really tasty.
I do grill, but mostly for browning toppings on potato topped pies or things like toasting crumpets or teacakes! So no tips here. This would be fab though, so many occasions where I really would like meat or fish but can’t be bothered with the faff of the oven :-\
we dont have one of these but id love to try some chicken on it
I occassionally grill, but ours is in the oven and its not great. Theres always a lot of smoke invovled so an optigrill would be a great alterntive.
Yes I grill it’s much healthier
My tip is to use olive oil its adds moisture and flavour.
I sometimes grill marinated chicken otherwise not really
I grill on my George Foreman but it is basic in comparrison to the Tefal Optigrill. I Grill Steaks, Sausages, Bacon and Pork Chops.
The foods I would love to try grilled are kebabs, chicken, pork chops, and grilled pizza as I hear it is delicious cooked this way!
I love to grill chicken. Jerk chicken is my favourite. I prefer to use chicken thighs rather than breast as it is moist and juicy. Make sure your meat is at room temperature before grilling.
When using the grill on the cooker i like to drain off the excess fat half way through cooking to stop the spitting.
We grill, but not very often. I need to start doing it again, it’s awful seeing how much fat drips off food – especially sausages x
No recipes as such but grilled peppers and aubergine are lovely served in panini with a drizzle of olive oil with a sprinkling of oregano.
I do. Love crushing a chicken stock cube into a chicken breast before grilling. Adds bags of flavour.
I don’t grill as I have an integrated grill which is rubbish. I’d love to be able to as I hate frying
Would be great for mackerel
I grill everything where possible…a healthy choice!
My grill died a few months after I bought the cooker and I miss grilled courgette and Cheese
I like grilling. It’s much healthier than frying 🙂
Don’t grill a lot – only if we treat ourselves to steak
I would love this grill, to be able to grill from frozen, and it has sensors to monitor the cooking, it beats grilling in my cooker by miles.
I grill everything – Grilled fish is delicious
I grill cheese on toast. x
no, but would love to try
yes I grill but I don’t have a grilling machine and would love to try one
I grill sandwiches and sausages…love the flavour form the grill
I do especially burgers but I would love to try one of these.
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yes we grill because it reduces the amount of fat so is healthier
I don’t grill as often as I could as I would end up burning things!! so tend to use the oven more
i grill whenever I can
Haven’t had a grill for a couple of years, but liked to do Steaks in it
I don’t grill
I much prefer grilling to frying it’s much healthier
Sausages
Add a spray of oil spray to stop chicken from stciking
when grilling i like to spray a little one cal/spray lite/olive oil spray either side of the food before allowing the grill to do its thing
I grill a lot and my best tip is to line your grill pan with foil, saves on the scrubbing later on! (and you can put foil in the recycling here so I dont have to feel so wasteful either)
Much easier than cleaning the grillpan!
I do grill meat – my tip is to arrange the meat so as much fat drips off as possible – that way it’s healthier 🙂
Ive never used a grill like that but I bet they make tasky sandiches
I have replaced a breakfast fry up with a mixed grill done on my cooker. More tasty and definitely healthier.
Love grilling Halloumi and sausages
I grill tuna steaks. A quick and healthy meal with mediterranean veg.
Cheese on toast, add tomato’s and pepper its yummie
I do grill alot, i cant really think of any tips other than when i do cheese on toast i find i like it if the grill tray is as high as poss so the bread wont dry out.
would love to grill more than I do but all the alarms go off when using the grill in the oven lightly spray with oil for crispier food, such an outstanding giveaway would love it as my hubby has high cholesterol this could help us all in the family to have healthier meals
Id dont have a grill but I do have a hankering for steak and chips now 😉
Not very often, I do tend to use a marinade or honey if I am cooking pork
We use the grill for toasted sandwiches.
I do grill & would love one of these!
I don’t grill, as I burn! This looks awesome!!!!!!!
this would be fantastic for chicken fab
Yes we do as my brother is a butcher so we get a fair bit of meat, timing is key make sure to know the time your meat started cooking and how long it needs, also fresh herbs and spices used to marinade are my favourite
Love grilling!
This more preference but after grilling the bacon we make avocado, bacon and feta sandwiches yummy
I grill – because its much healthier!
I use my grill to make toasted sandwiches – my tip to avoid losing your cheese in a ‘melt’ version is to make each half of the sandwich by folding one slice of bread (rather than two slices one on top of the other) and place on the grill with the fold on the bottom so the cheese stays inside the sandwich than running out!
i try and grill most things where possible to try and be a bit healthier!
I occasionally grill things like cheese and tomatoes on toast using my oven grill – use a timer so you do not let it burn.
I grill anything I can. Grilled bananas are great just remember to wrap them in foil
yes have a grill love cooking on it
We don’t grill but I’d like to
Yes it is healthier to grill
I’ve never tried worktop grilling but love oven grilling. My tip for grilling is to try a mixed grill of an entire first course such as gammon, pineapple and asparagus.
Yes! my grill is my best friend
Yes, grilling is so much healthier than frying. I don’t have a special grilling machine though, it looks great!
We love to grill in our house as it’s such a healthy way to cook!
cheese pizza toast
Sorry dont grill
not at all but would love to try
I do! Grill some fruits such as apple and pineapple. It is divine!
I love scooping out the inside of large mushrooms. mix the inside with chopped vegetables, feta cheese and paprika. Put the filling back inside the mushrooms and the grill them – delicious!
I always grill if I’m making a big breakfast do it isn’t as naughty!
This looks great! There are a few things I ALWAYS grill, mainly bacon, gammon and sausages. Mmmm…
hubby is the grill master and he always takes a lot of time with preparation and marinates, and does not rush things…that’s why it never fails to amaze 🙂
You don’t need a separate toastie maker if you have one of these grills 😉
do as much prep as you can beforehand so you can spend more time with your guests
We grill whole mackerel, whole plaice, salmon fillets and tuna steaks. e eat a lot of fish. Also grill lamb chops, pork chops, gammon steaks and beef steaks. The tastiest and healthiest way of cooking in our opinion.
I grill all of my meat as you end up with a lot less fat. You also can’t beat a grilled cheese sandwich 🙂
Yes I grill find it so much better
Yes I grill use oil lightly
Don’t grill but this sounds brilliant so may start
I always prefer to grill rather than fry and especially love bacon with its crispy fat!
I grill regularly with a little spray oil. One tip is that most meats benefit from being sealed on a high heat first to stop them getting dried out
I rarely grill but when I do the food tends to be over done !!
Don’t prick the sausages before grilling. Best left whole to ensure they stay moist and flavoursome especially if they are butcher’s sausages.
i only grill bacon and sausage at the moment, but i always have the grill on low so they dont spit as much x
I use a flat plate pannini maker – great for making eggy bread
Yes I grill all kinds of vegetables using low cal spray oil for healthy tasty snacks
No I don’t grill has haven’t got the equipment but sounds good and healthy
We grill basic things like sausages and burgers but would love to try marinated chicken
My boyfriend has a grill and we use it all the time to cook chicken!
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I do cheese, onion and chorizo toasties . My tip cook everything with the grill fish is great on there.
I don’t grill sadly, but I’d love to!
I tend to grill sausages or burgers and it is amazing how much fat comes out of them, our grill is on its last legs though.
No, no.. boring but honest 🙂
I like to grill – especially sausages
I like grilling because it’s healthier. I love to grill salmon steaks, vegetables and paninis!
i dont grill no. but this fab device will change that, id love to win ti
I never grilled, but always wanted one of these 🙂
I used to grill before my george forman gave up the ghost. I’d recommend (and its a great stress reliever) Giving chicken breasts a whack with a rolling pin before grilling as it makes it thinner and it cooks quicker/easier.
I like to grill vegetarian burgers then turn them over and add some cheese and a slice of tomato then pop them into a bread roll
I want to grill more. I think it’s really important to make sure the food is well cooked so that you lower the risk of getting sick.
We don’t really as we’ve never had one but i’d love to.
I do grill and my tip is to use spray oil to prevent sticking
Love grilling. U can make everything….!!!
We don’t grill very much at all (unless you count the BBQ!) but I would love to start doing more
I love to grill bacon, sausages, paninis but would love to grill more and this looks amazing, would love to win.
No, would like to learn more recipes especially chicken x
We grill almost everything
I’d do Teriyaki Chicken !!
Yes, I grill quite a lot as it’s healthier than frying
Tip ..do not have grill on full ..takes longer but less spitting and mess to clean and more even cooking x
rarely grill, just tend to pop things in the oven
I love simple grilled bacon in a toasted ciabatta with brown sauce
Grilling is great, tastes amazing and is much healthier!
ONLY THE NORMAL THINGS LIKE BACON SAUSAGE ETC
I use a halogen oven I can cook loads of different things in it and I don’t need to use any oil.
I love to grill it is such a good option
I grill a lot of foods instead of frying much healthier 🙂
I don’t have a grill,but I would love to try one
I never grill with a normal grill as it so messy but this should solve all my problems – steak me up Scotty
The only thing I grill are bacon & sausages!
Grilling is so much healthier than frying.
This seems perfect for my sensitive stomach and I always eat low fat food.
I tend to cook my meat in the oven, as I don’t like the way it can spit when I cook it under the grill, so one of these optigrills would be brilliant 🙂
I don’t grill yet but would love to
Not at the minute, but I’d love to win this and learn how to properly!
I don’t grill often, but a machine like this would encourage me to do it more!
I don’t grill as much as I’d like to, I love chicken kebabs grilled
I like to grill steak & chicken Grilling is also great for making toasted paninis
I like to grill vegetables by parboil them first and then slicing
I lightly coat with some oil before putting on a hot grill How long depends on the vegetable. Squash will take about 3 minutes.
I grill 2 or 3 times a week and consider it the healthy option. I grill all sorts of steaks, chops, chicken fillets, sausages, burgers, bacon and tomatoes
I use a grill for steak, aubergine halloumi and chicken (I dont eat meat but the rest of the family do)
I had a simaler grill and I used it fro chicken, salmon and bacon. i think this would use a lot less electricity than my current oven grill and it would be good for paninis
I try to grill more than fry. I love grilled bacon and tomatos!
I use my George Foreman grill all the time. I love watching the fat drain away
i don’t grill yet – but would with this great grill!
I dont grill yet but would be willing to learn if i won this
I tend to grill a lot more these days as it’s just a healthier option and i burn things a lot less this way! lol
My old ticker would really appreciate this
i love to grill, chicken, sausages, bacon yummy
Yes all the time it’s great to try different marinades
I do but not as much as I’d like because grilling in the oven can be so messy, so one of these would be amazing. We grill a lot of meat and I love trying different marinades for grilled pork. I especially like Chinese 5 spice at the moment.
I love making kebabs out of any left over vegetables and meat we have! They taste delicious!
Grill as much as I can
Yes i grill and my tip is to make sure the meant is cooked thought the meat otherwise you might get sick
Grilling is always a more healthy option with no added fat. love grilled chicken dishes
No i don’t grill
I used to do grilled tuna steaks, but haven’t done any grilling for ages
I grill all the time as I am trying to lose weight.
I’ve never grilled before, but would love to give it a go! I’m on a diet at the minute, so it would certainly be a great help to create healthier meals!
I don’t grill at the moment but would like to have a goe with steak & seafood.
I love grilling, especially holloumi and chicken!
sweetcorn is amazing, don’t over do it though.
prefer grilled bacon, tomatoes, steak etc, this would be the ideal prize
I love peaches and stilton together. not much more to say about that.
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I don’t grill but would like to so am reading all the tips for the future 🙂
grilled salmon with roasted vegetables
Yes we grill as it is the healthiest option
I don’t grill at the moment but would like to experiment with some steak and seafood using this.
my favourite grilled snack is cheesy crumpets with caramalised onion chutney
If you line your grill pan with cling film, it’s really easy to change to keep it clean.
Grilled food tastes so much nicer and it’s much more healthy for you
I would grill all the time if I had this, it’s so much healthier for you!
Now appreciate how bare my kitchen looks without one !!!!
So need a new grill, they make such an alternative way to cook healthy.
I LIKE TO GRILL HALLOUMI, BUT MY OVEN GRILL IS RUBBISH!
i love simple grilled fruit put fruit onto a skewer strawberry, pineapple peach etc brush with honey and grill for 5 mins when done sprinkle with icing sugar delicious
I don’t really do grilling as this function on my oven has never worked but would love to be able to do paninis
I don’t have a grill so I dont have any tips I’m sorry, however I would absolutely love one. It would be so much healthier using one.
I like grilling bacon and cheese sandwiches
Yes i do try to grill rather than fry.
I wish I have tips to give you
I forget about grilling and only do simpe things
We grill veggies on a griddle pan but it’s ot as fancy as this! A little bit of salt, pepper and olive oil is lovely on them
my tip is to use a baking tray underneath anything you grill (shelf below) then you have less cleaning !!!!
I grill most of our meat and fish because it’s healthiest – my big tip would be to place foil in the grill pan to eliminate mess 🙂
When cooking steaks, make sure the pan is super hot with some oil first, then leave the steak to cook how you like it – DON’T keep turning it… So many people make this mistake but you want to get a nice brown on the outside!
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Mainly always grill because its a much healthier way to eat
You can’t beat grilled cheese!
I grill I always recommend adding seasoning to the items before grilling
I don’t use a grill like this at the moment – it would be good for doing chicken
yes grill piri piri chicken, fish, steaks- everything
Mainly just chicken marinated in Nandos and vegetables, but this looks great, would definitely be getting more adventurous!
I generally grill weekend full breakfasts
I’m on a healthy eating plan so i’m grilling alot now x
I use the oven grill. I’ve grilled seabass with rosemary and lemon that my husband caught and it was beautiful
I dont grill food as the james martin grill i have is not any good for me as it takes up too much space in my kitchen
the grill in the giveaway would be ideal as its more smaller and compact
Yep.. tip.. line the grill pan with foil – grills quicker and it keeps it clean when you pull out the foil!
Oil the meat not pan
I do grill as much as possible, its a healthier way to cook
I grill all my weekend breakfasts and steak yummm!
The only thing I grill at the moment is cheese on toast.
I only have an oven grill so no tips to share, but this looks great and would speed up cooking!
great for burgers and sausages, healthier way to cook them
I don’t grill as I have an electric cooker and the grill is awful as its in the main oven and has residue of the food cooked in the oven even though I clean it out often
This would be brilliant to have at the moment I can only grill the likes of sausages, burgers,fish fingers etc in the oven grill and then having to cook for example oven chips separately either before or after cooking sausages etc.. This would make my life so much easier thank you for the chance x
I do grill but only on my cooker as t is the only grill I have. I try to grill what I can rather than fry as I always try to eat as healthy as i possibly can. I love grilled fish with a cheesy herby topping though… one of my treat day foods as I do put too much cheese on it.. but hey, I like it 🙂
Yes I grill or dry fry. I’m following Slimming World so try to be as healthy as possible
I do ham and cheese toasties! Don’t have a grill tho, I do mine in the oven grill.
I do grill, on what I call my George Formby, but do not have any real tips, I’m not terribly adventurous with it. I do love chipotle like you though. My non-recipe tip is to always wipe down with kitchen towel and a little oil while it is cooling down – nothing worse than coming to grill and finding it covered in grease and food bits.
I do grill but only things like fish and sausages
I only use the grill in the oven – this would be much better.
not yet, but would love to start grilling
we grill bacon and sausages – no tips or recipes though
I don’t but a friend has something similar which she loves. She makes some sort of heavenly roasted vegetable sandwich
I would LOVE a grill! Some great recipes on here as well, good ideas 🙂
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i try and grill as much as i can.
I find the biggest error people make when grilling is to have it too hot.
I have the grill that is part of my oven but I really do’t use it as much as I should!
I used to have a George Foreman grill a few years ago and used it all the time. But it broke and I never got round to replacing it. I would love to start grilling again.
I grill as much a s possible and I discovered after many years of smoke alarms going off and having your kitchen smoked out that if you just lower the temperature and move the grill tray down from the top that your food still cooks through,it just takes a little longer,unless you like burnt bits that is !.My children thought everything looked a bit black when they were young !
I currently use a George Foreman and use it for cooking steaks, but it is very small.
I don’t grill at the moment but cannot wait to try it out should I win!!
I always grill a little bit lower than recipes suggest as it stops things drying out as much
I don’t grill at the moment but I do love grilled chicken
i havent got a grill at the minute, but im on a health kick at the minute so i do need one x
I don’t have one, but I’d probably grill a lot if I did!!
We use our grill a lot! We love making breakfast frittatas – chop potatoes into small cubes and cook in a pan until cooked through, then add chopped onion and bacon and cook. Add in seasoned beaten eggs, and cook until the bottom is set – then grill until the top is set too. It’s great both hot and cold!
I grill a lot, but also use the oven for casseroles. I always make more than needed so some can be frozen and reheated for a quick meal
i do grill so this would be perfect for me
I tend to use my George Foreman more than the grill nowadays
I used to grill stuff alot but I have fallen by the wayside a bit on that.. I used to love doing Chicken for salads, or making my own burgers and grilling them, I also used to marinade pork in chinese sauce and it tasted so yummy.
I sear meat in a pan to lock in juices before grilling.
I don’t have a grill. If I did I would make tuna and cheese melts – yummy
Always oil the vegetables / meat rather than the grill
I grill more than fry as I think it’s a healthier option. I use my grill most days. Would love to win this prize as I have been after one of them for ages , thanks for the chance 🙂
Yes I have a grill and my tip is always clean the plates straightaway much easier
I always grill lamb on a low heat to let it cook through
Put foil under your food in the grill pan (less mess)
I love grilling, it is a much healthier alternative to frying. I grill halloumi and asparagus for a yummy healthy treat
I grill salmon steaks/fillets and chicken pieces – could definitely do with some more inspriration
I grill nearly everything or slow cook
Put foil on the bottom of the grill as it will refect the heat x
I always grill as I hate fried food…faves are grilled vegetables and tomatoes. My tip is not to put the grill too high for meat or you end up with it raw on the inside…fab prize.
I do grill rather than fry as I think it is healthier. I always grill on a low heat, it may take longer but is less likely to burn.
I love grilled halloumi and vegetables brushed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and oregano, yum!
I grill everything from burgers, chicken to toast. Keep it interesting and don’t limit your imagination.
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We have a George Foreman grill and use it for steaks, gammon, bacon etc. I’d love to cook more things on the grill but ours does not have detachable plates so its a pig and a half to clean 😀
I grill Peppers, mushrooms, red onion & halloumi served in a warm pitta!
I do grill. But I only grills things like gammon slices, bacon, sausage’s and chicken.
marinade your ear before grilling for that extra hit of taste
I love grilling vegetables
love grilled chicken breasts topped with mozzarella and pesto
I dont have a grill x
I used to grill chicken breasts and stuff them with cheese and wrap them in bacon, So nice.
I am not a big fan of kitchen gadgets, but this one actually looks useful! 😉
i use GRIDDLE pan AT THE MOMENT
I don’t grill but would like to have a go.
I love to gril!! Although no real recipes.
I don’t grill at the moment, but I would if I had one of these
I don’t really grill very much at all, but I definitely would if I had this.
I love grilling teriyaki tuna steaks!
I love grilling, especially chickens and peppers, also try pineapples for pudding
Yes I like my bacon grilled
I love using left over meats & veggies and grill them in wraps for Quesadillas
i grill burgers and sausages
I have tried this recipe and it is delicious
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beer-can-chicken-with-cola-barbecue-sauce
I grill, but dont have any tips
I grill all the time, but the grill I have is very small (only takes 1 steak at a time).But I love grilling especially vegetables – courgettes, peppers, aubergines etc
i grill everything
I don’t grill but I would make a yummy surf n turf with this
Love grilling veggies (especially peppers and courgettes) – gives them a great flavour
I don’t grill as much as i’d like because our foreman is well past its best which is why i’d love to win this
I don’t grill but would love to try
I don’t grill but would love to try.
I grill quite a lot
I don’t have a grilling gadget but do grill food in my oven although it is a little messy and awkward. My tip would be, if you are grilling straight from the freezer, spritz it with a mist of water or oil before grilling as I find the freezer can actually dry out food.
I only grill bacon, use halogen oven or slow cooker mainly
I always grill never fry…it’s so much healthier
We grill on the barbecue at the moment, but the last time we were home in Canada we used a similar grill at my Mom and Dad’s. It was great for asperagus, peppers, sweet potatoes, etc.
BBQ chicken and cheese yum!
grill salmon. it’s lovely
I don’t have a grill yet but I love the idea of using one!
I grill vegetables a lot – either as veggie skewers or veggie pieces – use foil so they don’t slip off the grid, and drizzle lightly with olive oil or coconut oil.
I don’t grill yet, but would definitely like to give it a go
I try to grill most things because I think it is healthier. To make cleaning the grill pan easier, I always put a layer of foil in the tray.
I don’t grill but would love to try!
I never fry food only grill
We always grill beef.Season the meat with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.Heat the grill well and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side :)Bon appetit
i always try and grill rather than fry.
Grilled pineapple slices! yum
yes – I love grilled salmon
I grill everything that can be grilled but my favorite is grilled cheese and onion sandwich!!
We grill a lot but I’d LOVE an Optigrill! I don’t really have any tips as I’m not that good at it!
Halloumi is gorgeous grilled with pitta bread, hummus and salad
We did used to have a George Foreman grill – too large for us, really – and did use it for almost everything. My husband, who does most of the cooking found that it was better with the grill hot, but that he had to be careful about just how hot it was when you put food on, otherwise you end up with immediate spitting before you had chance to close the grill.
I love to grill sausages, they taste far better grilled, and added to that it is healthier
We don’t use the grill much in our house unfortunately, we should though!
I would love to win this it looks perfect! I grill sometimes using my grill on my oven
Grilling is fantastic, last meal I had grilled was Steak and grilled veggies (peppers) was soo delicious.
I grill most of my food still use my grill for toast as a toaster never tends to do it properly I love fruit kebabs too which I grill
I never use my grill so would love to try this
I like to grill Fish and chicken
I love to grill bananas then serve with some creme fraiche and a drizzle of honey
resist the temptation to keep moving/turning the meat when grilling
Yes, its the best way!
I use my grill for steaks and chicken fillets occasionaly burgers it helps to keep the calories down and if I buy lo cal dressing even more so
I have a sandwich toaster but I’d love to win this so I can grill some panini.
Try not to burn the edges of toasted food as that causes more problems than a fe
Love grilling! I think it tastes so much better!! 🙂
I like to grill chicken with a little garlic and some bbq herbs.
At the moment, I just use the grill in my oven, but cheese toasties are definitely tasty!
welsh rarebit, just don’t make it too runny
We always Grill, Especially love Grilled Bacon! Yum Yum!
Yes we grill although you can’t beat a proper fry up at the weekend
I grill all the time. My only tip would be, grill meat at room temperature, rather than straight from the fridge.
I don’t have a grill but would to try fajitas on one
I love my Optigrill! It’s great for halloumi and tofu!
Not often enough and would love to give this a try 🙂
I love to grill as its so much healthier than frying
No i don’t grill but would do with this! X
Always grill, never fry. Fish and chicken are my favourites.
I don’t Grill but use the oven a lot.
Good question. Now that you ask, I realise that I don’t actually grill very often. It’s something I need to think about doing more often, as it’s healthier.
I don’t grill a lot of stuff at the moment which is why i would like to win, but i always grill bacon and tomatoes rather than frying them
I don’t grill as much as I would like to. this looks fab though could do a lot with this
LOVE TO TRY ONE
I’ll typically grill steaks, sausages and bacon.
My grills broken so I struggle by by dry frying and roasting things ha!
We love using our grilling machine and would love a fab new one x
I don’t Grill much as my Grill is in my oven and it can be a lot of hassle! I’d love the Optigrill as I’d Grill so much more!
We love grilling meats and vegetables. x
I was always brought up with the knowledge that grilling is much more helthier than frying and it has stuck with me. We grill all of the time. The flavour of grilled meat and veg is so fresh and tasty
I chargril;l aubergines, peppers, artichokes then marinate them in olive oil, garlic, chilli, oregano & store them in jars. Once open I refridgerate & have with steak chicken, but my favourite is in sandwiches.
i love grilled asparagus and my partner loves steak. this would be great :o)
grilling in healthier
yes we grill as its better for your health
i prefer to grill than fry xx
Good grilling starts with a good marinade with a bit of sugar in so the meat caramelises – boom!
We grill a lot and to keep quite dry foods moisten without too much calories is ‘spray oil’ you can make your own by watering down your regular oil.
yeah my steaks 4 mins on each side x
I grill chicken a lot with different marinades.
I don’t grill… but if I’ve chance to try Tefal OptiGrill I’d grill everything – for sure!
perfect to get rid of fat when dieting
We love grilling, top tip is oil the food, not the grill!
I love grilling. I usually grill marinated chicken as it is so healthy
The thought of grilled sandwiches is very appealing.
love grilling especially very large pork chops.
We love grilling meat and veg!
Our grill is broken at the moment! I do like to use a grill for sausages or homemade burgers though.
I love grilling! Buy flank steak: It’s lean—with almost 30% less saturated fat than top sirloin—but flavorful.
We love grilled food as we are healthy eating and our favourite is chicken tandoori skewers and home made burgers. Would love to win this!!!
we use the grill in the cooker for steak
I only grill occasionally – it is just a small one so I just use it for steak
love to grill – sometimes you can’t be bothered with all this oven nonsense and just feel like getting a griddle or grill going!
I used to grill a lot when I had an old upright cooker but sadely now I have no grill.
I don’t grill at the moment. I don’t know the first place to begin! I’d like to though. 🙂
I like to grill I tend to only ever do meat though, so maybe I should try vegetables
I donty, but i’d love to get started
I love cooking Chicken on the grill and corn on the cob!
I like to grill salmon skin side up so the natural oils are pushed down into the meat and the skin goes crispy and golden brown.
I barbecue grill a lot in the summer – peppered steak is my favourite, closely followed by seafood kebabs.
No tips to share I’m afraid as we don’t have a grill, not even a BBQ!
I do grill quite a lot as I think its a healthy way to cook x
I love to BBQ Halloumi & vegetable skewers so this grill would mean I could have them in the winter too!
No but i’ve wanted one for ages now!
Don’t usually grill
I Love grilled toast with Halloumi and grilled spicy veg. Yum xx
I like to grill all my meats to try to reduce fats, I really like grilled halloumi cheese too
It’s a good way of lowering the fat content in meat, and gives an extra dimension to some vegetables.
Don’t be afraid to grill on a low heat, slowly. Seduce the food, don’t give it all the heat in a burst of passion. You won’t get an even cook. Tease it. Let it cook slowly and it will reward you with wonderful flavours….
I like grilled bacon the most as all the excess fat drips off.
I hardly ever grill because the grill in my oven sets off the smoke alarm!
I used to use grill to do all my meats (burgers/chicken/sausages) but cat recently decided that it would prefer to sit in the sun instead of the grill, pushed it off the counter and smashed it (and 3 tiles!).
I like grilling bacon
I don’t grill at the moment as I just have a grill in the oven which tends to make a lot of smoke!! I would love this for healthier eating, grilled field mushrooms brushed with a little olive oil would be nice as mushrooms on toast is one of our favourite breakfasts.
My grill is quite basic so only used for basic stuff like steak or bacon. I would really like to be more adventurous 🙂
Would love to but I don’t have one to cook on! 🙁
I rarely grill, only when I get to use someone elses.
We used tomake steak fajitas on our old grill, quick and easy!x
I have a grill… but sadly the most adventurous I’ve ever gotten is cheese on toast with it!
use the grill all the time, its a lot healthier
Ooooh I would love one of those grills! I used to have another brand of grill and we enjoyed my chicken kebabs as I called them, it was chicken breast grilled with yellow peppers, onions (we like them a bit crunchy, but if you like them soft put them on first), when grilled through put in a warm pitta bread with a dollop of home made garlic mayo and some sweetcorn relish – dee-lish! and if you hold back on the mayo its quite a healthy meal.
I like to grill because it is healthier.
Tuna burgers are lovely done on a George Foreman grill!
Love to grill- but first cut all the fat off, then slice the meat at the edge to stop it curling up, and brush lightly with oil to stop it drying out.
Grilling is much quicker and healthier than frying and oven cooking, especially if you are watching your weight.
We always grill fish or meat, it is a lot quicker and healthier too
I use a cast iron griddle pan – but I cook most meat rare (blue in the case of steak) so that probably wouldn’t go down well as a hint with a lot of people ! The exception is chicken breasts – which I ‘butterfly’ as otherwise the thinner part overcooks before the thicker part is cooked through.
always grill, love chicken and chorizo
I don’t have one but if did I would use it all the time xx
My oven is currently broken so i grill a lot of things i normally wouldnt as the moment!, would love to have one of these!
love to grill chops and cheese on toast
I have never grilled before, so it would be a new experience!
I try to grill most things so they are not cooking in fat.
I grill everything but my favourite is pork loins with different flavours 🙂
would love to grill but sadly no grill to grill on
I like to grill as its healthier.
I don’t grill at the mo’ I tend to oven cook more. I often oven roast mixed veg with chorizo, I suppose this could be converted to grilling?
Always heat the grill up and turn food half way thru cooking
I would love one of these they are supposed to be healthier and much better than grilling under the grill
i love grilling steak and vegetables
I do do alot of grilling, I loved grilld sardines with a chilli and lime dressing
Just keep half an eye on it to prevent over-cooking.
Love to grill – sausages and bacon – much healthy as you can see all the fat that has come out
love to grill my tip would be to grill more things
love to grill, my tip is brush the meat very lightly with oil so it does not stick whilst grilling x
i dont grill but planned to if i had one of these!
yes i grill bacon steaks and chops thankyou
Marinade meat well before you grill it
Always use light oil spray and never over cook.
I prefer grilling to frying,watch the timings so food doesn’t dry out.
I love grilled veg
stuff mushrooms and peppers with cous cous and cheese and cook in the oven, grill for last 5 mins to get a crunchy top
chicken and steaks is usually what we grill
I use a halogen oven
Grilled halloumi and roasted veg paninis are my fave 🙂
Always always always marinate!!
used to grill all the time, now just use frying pan with no fat, or olive oil
I grill frequently & always put silver foil over the base of the pan to save on washing up.
No I have never used a grill like this before only a grill in the oven. Would love to win and have a go at some of your recipes
Yes i dont really have any great tips tho – chicken on the grill is nice!
sausages and pork chops (the chops are delicious once marinaded)
make sure your meat is room temperature and always leave it a little time to rest after cooking.
marinade meats for full-on flavours
I don’t grill yet I’m afraid so I’m looking for tips!
i grill but very basic
I grill most days. We had an eighties night last week and made toasties on ours.
Yes i grill but it’s a nightmare as always sets of the smoke detector. Spatters hit the filament causing smoke & flames & the filament is impossible to clean .
I love chilli chicken quesadillas on a grill but I struggle because my grill is so small!
I have been wanting to buy one of these for ages now, but every time I get the money together something more important crops up that needs the funds….quite often the dog to the vet !!!!…..Not giving up hope though !!
I’ve been trying to grill more often lately x
Chorizo quesadilla’s are lovely, also brush meat with a light oil dressing.
I grill most days. I spray a little oil on my old George Foreman and to clean I just place a damp piece of kitchen paper on my warm grill to make easy cleaning 🙂
Timing is critical with grilling, too long and the food becomes dry and tasteless, too short a time and you risk illness. Having said that I love grilling, it is a very precise way of cooking.
I do grill, but am not an expert. My only tip is to keep an eye on the food at all time – things go wrong when you don’t.
Marinading is the important bit. For example, marinade chicken for grilled fajitas in lime juice and tequila with fresh coriander for a few hours before putting under the grill. The meat is so flavourful and tender! Works well with beef too.
Chicken breasts with a bit of garlic and chilli. Tastes great
yes I do grill but I hate the grill on the cooker and prefer a stand-alone grill as you have so much more control and can see what is happening. I love toasties and also toasted croissants which can be filled with either sweet or savoury fillings.