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Summary: A wonderful resource
Review: Each time I have prepared a recipe from Grill Power for friends, the response always is "Where did you get that recipe? Can I have a copy?" Holly Rudin-Braschi's recipes are inventive, nutritional and, above all, very tasty!The research that has gone into the preparation of this cookbook is readily apparent. Although the cook can jump right in and prepare any recipe, there is a lot to be gained by taking time to read the introductory chapters about the basics of grilling, suggestions for stocking your pantry, and information on nutrition as well as culinary techniques. Indoor grill owners who are novice chefs will gain a lot of confidence from using this book. Each menu is accompanied by a game plan for its preparation, providing instructions on the equipment needed, as well as the ingredients. Even more experienced cooks are apt to pick up some new ideas for the use of their cooking tools. Best of all, there is a wonderful variety of recipes contained in Grill Power -- something for any mood you may be in.
Rating:
Summary: A wonderful resource
Review: Each time I have prepared a recipe from Grill Power for friends, the response always is "Where did you get that recipe? Can I have a copy?" Holly Rudin-Braschi's recipes are inventive, nutritional and, above all, very tasty! The research that has gone into the preparation of this cookbook is readily apparent. Although the cook can jump right in and prepare any recipe, there is a lot to be gained by taking time to read the introductory chapters about the basics of grilling, suggestions for stocking your pantry, and information on nutrition as well as culinary techniques. Indoor grill owners who are novice chefs will gain a lot of confidence from using this book. Each menu is accompanied by a game plan for its preparation, providing instructions on the equipment needed, as well as the ingredients. Even more experienced cooks are apt to pick up some new ideas for the use of their cooking tools. Best of all, there is a wonderful variety of recipes contained in Grill Power -- something for any mood you may be in.
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Summary: Delectable Grilling!
Review: Holly has put together a fantastic book! Her charisma and love for what she does comes through clearly in her writing and anecdotes. What energy! The information on different grill types is great-particularly when she incorporates this with each recipe so the reader isn't second guessing. Having a strong interest in nutrition, I love all the charts she has put together-advising the reader on fat, protein, sodium, etc. What a great reference book. As a vegetarian, I'm particularly excited about all the tofu, fruit and vegetable recipes. I can't wait to read through it all and start grilling!
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Summary: Finally, I can really use my grill!
Review: How many small household appliance sit in the cupboard beacuse I use them for only one dish? There's a crockpot for corned beef and cabbage on the 17th of March and a crepe maker for New Years Day. And why did I buy that bread maker and pasta machine? My Foreman grill was just used for steaks and burgers before I bought Holly's book. NOW,it sits proudly on my counter for use several times each week, saving me time and providing delicious meals for my family. Not only do I grill pork chops with a glaze, the side dishes complete the task of preparing company perfect meals in a flash. Thank you Holly.
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Summary: Rain, Sleet & Snow Won't Stand In The Way Of Great Grilling!
Review: I am so inspired by "Grill Power"; Holly takes the confusion out of indoor grilling and shares secret tips to help make it easier than I ever dreamed possible. And the advice she gave in the book helped me choose which model grill would suit our family. Best of all, the delicous recipes included are perfect for any occassion-- my family has loved ever one I've made so far. Healthy flavorful foods that are quick and convenient to make- what's not to love? I definitely recommend it.
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Summary: Rain, Sleet & Snow Won't Stand In The Way Of Great Grilling!
Review: I am so inspired by "Grill Power"; Holly takes the confusion out of indoor grilling and shares secret tips to help make it easier than I ever dreamed possible. And the advice she gave in the book helped me choose which model grill would suit our family. Best of all, the delicous recipes included are perfect for any occassion-- my family has loved ever one I've made so far. Healthy flavorful foods that are quick and convenient to make- what's not to love? I definitely recommend it.
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Summary: A must have for the Grill Owner
Review: I bought my son a George Forman grill when he moved into his new apartment, and figured that would take care of that! But when I came across this book (at a convention, of all places) it seemed the logical add-on gift. If I had a grill of my own, I'd have a hard time handing this book over to him! Author and chef Holly Rudin-Braschi promises that this is "Everything you need to know to make delicious, healthy meals on your indoor electric grill," and she follows through by offering MORE than just the 50 plus recipes. In the beginning, she offers an "International Pantry Solutions," listing basic spices, sauces, herbs and condiments for different cuisines (Cajun, Creole, Caribbean, Chinese, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, southwest, middle eastern, south east Asian). Toward the back of the book, she offers recipes for meatless grilling -- middle eastern veggie wrap with heavenly hummus, Taj Mahal Tofu Steaks with Pineapple Express Rice and Cucumber Raita Salad. In the thickest section, in the middle, she gives the reader more traditional meals -- gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches (much improved!), hamburgers from simple to fancy, steaks, chicken, sausage, Texas chili, veal chops and much much more. Throughout this thick, easy to read book, she gives a bundle of useful information, especially good for first time or infrequent cooks. This includes time saving ingredients; instructions on how to make your own Cajun seasoning, dry jerk seasoning mix, how long to marinate meat, chicken and fish, grill times; well composed salads; a chapter on how to grill super steaks, chops and tenderloins, including what to buy, how much you'll have when you're done grilling (4 to 5 oz. of meat becomes 3 to 4 oz. when cooked) grill temperatures and time for different meats and more. [She also does something I've not seen anywhere before - gives recipes for sauces that go in the cups of infusion grills that use a lid, adding extra flavor to the finished food!] For the new or busy cook, the layout of her recipes is excellent. She starts with the whole menu -- for example, American Apricot Sauced Poultry with Grilled Asparagus over Vermicelli Pilaf. She gives a "Menu Game Plan," which includes prep and cooking time (50 minutes for this one), instructions in order of time (great for those of us who can't figure out how to get all the dishes ready to serve at the same time). Next, she offers some Cook's Notes -- in this one she discusses to peel or not to peel the asparagus. The recipe for each dish comes next, and each one is easily viewable (you don't have to turn the page in the middle of cooking). Each recipe includes: Ingredients; Substitutes (if you don't want to use the white wine in this dish, substitute apple cider or apple juice); Step-by-step instructions; Serving instructions Each meal has the Grill Time for different types of grill (Two-Sided Contact Grill; Hibachi Grill, Combination Grill or Infusion Grill). Her "Mix and Match" section tells you where else you can use some of the dishes -- in this one, the Rice Pilaf can be used for Amazing Maple Glazed Pork Chops on page 115 or Smart and Saucy Rosemary Cherry Lamb Chops on page 119. At the end of each meal section, she offers an approximate Nutrients Per Serving of Entire Meal -- you can simply divide by the number of people/servings to determine the calories, cholesterol, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, etc. Highly recommended for anyone who has received a grill as a gift, and really wants to cook! And if you're going to buy a grill for yourself, or as a gift, check this book out first. In the opening chapter, she says "to write this book, I used just about every electric grill available and discovered that there are four basic styles." She goes on to give the pluses and minuses of each kind, a good help in deciding which grill is best for your needs. A great book for those who want to do more than slap a burger on the grill, with information that carries over to stovetop cooking.
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Summary: A wonderful resource
Review: I received Grill Power by Holly Rudin-Braschi as a gift. It is by far the most informative cook book I have ever owned. I am a senior citizen and have reached that age of appreciating a good, healthy but simple meal. I own a wonderful indoor grill, but have not used it as much as I would like to because of my inability to be creative. Since receiving this wonderful book, I find myself using my grill at least 2 or 3 times a week. What I love about this book is how every recipe starts with her explanation of where this recipe originated from and gives you a little bit of history that I find very interesting. I love the Menu Game Plan that tells you exactly what you need to do and how long it will take you to prepare and cook this meal. I also enjoy Holly's Cook Notes. I would recommend buying this wonderful book. You will find it to be one of the best cooking tools you have ever purchased.
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Summary: Easy Grilling Recipes
Review: I received Grill Power by Holly Rudin-Braschi as a gift. It is by far the most informative cook book I have ever owned. I am a senior citizen and have reached that age of appreciating a good, healthy but simple meal. I own a wonderful indoor grill, but have not used it as much as I would like to because of my inability to be creative. Since receiving this wonderful book, I find myself using my grill at least 2 or 3 times a week. What I love about this book is how every recipe starts with her explanation of where this recipe originated from and gives you a little bit of history that I find very interesting. I love the Menu Game Plan that tells you exactly what you need to do and how long it will take you to prepare and cook this meal. I also enjoy Holly's Cook Notes. I would recommend buying this wonderful book. You will find it to be one of the best cooking tools you have ever purchased.
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Summary: Great Recipes, a few complaints about the book
Review: I would rate this a high four or a low five. I have a few complaints about layout of this book. Some of the print (like the names of the recipes) is just not easy to read. The recipes are put on three or four pages, so although this book has many pages, it doesn't have as many recipes as I anticipated. I felt there was a too large section in the front to discuss each name brand and type of indoor grill available. This section will soon be outdated and rarely used. I would have liked to have seen this shorter and had more recipes. The recipes though are fantastic. This cookbook is well worth the money just to get these excellent recipes. They are fairly easy to follow and require very few, if any, exotic ingredients. The results are outstanding. I am glad I bought my indoor grill. It is very useful. This book only makes my grill more used and turn out great meals. Enjoy.
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