George Foreman Grill

What do you call a portable grill that sits on your countertop and belongs in every college apartment? You might call it something else, but I, along with millions of other Americans, call it a George Foreman Grill. The lean, mean, fat-grilling machine made famous by the Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion of the world has revolutionized the way we think about convenient cooking, and has given people without a backyard grill a chance to enjoy the same grilled burgers and steaks.
I had a Foreman grill in college and was notorious in my freshman year dorm for my Rueben sandwiches and grilled cheeses, and when I lived in my own apartment, I graduated to veggie burgers and chicken breasts, but the newly redesigned George Foreman 360 has so many cooking options that it makes my head spin.
The secret to the 360's versatility is in the interchangeable grill plates. There are five total, including a deep grill plate for traditional Foreman-style meats, a quesadilla plate for individual pockets, and a deep-dish pan for pizza, vegetables, or eggs.
It also has an adjustable tilt, so you can lay it flat for cooking or tilt it up for fat-reducing grilling.

Enjoy fresh steaks from your microwave

If your microwave has been getting away with making popcorn and reheating leftovers, maybe it's time you showed it the door and ushered in a microwave that really knows how to cook.
Whirlpool has a new model that offers grilling. In a microwave.
To deliver, the GMH5184XV (catchy name, no?) uses a quartz heating element that alternates with microwave energy to grill and brown food. So, you can enjoy that barbecue without standing outside in the chill of winter or firing up the indoor cooktop and filling the house with smoke.
Whirlpool's microwave is a microwave-hood combination with an industry-exclusive nonstick interior and newly designed hidden vent you can clean with a damp cloth. The new 6th Sense-sensor cooking detects the humidity level of the food, and adjusts the time and temperature as needed during the cooking process.
Look for the GMH5184XV in June. It's currently set to retail at about $520.

Grilling in your kitchen

I know it's cold out there across much of the land. While it's never too early to plan on having good times (and food) under the sun, it also doesn't hurt to keep your indoor plans on the tasty side of deliciousness. Though the outdoor grill will have to remain outside and frozen for the time being, there is another option.
The Kalorik Reversible Indoor Tabletop Grill is a versatile appliance for bringing the joy of grilling in from the outside. The two-sided, nonstick cooking surface features a ribbed side for grilling and a flat griddle on the reverse side. The unit measures 20 inches long with a depth of 12.5 inches and it stands 5.5 inches tall. The fair amount of cooking real estate helps to ensure plenty of room for pancakes and fried eggs for all. The cooking plate is detachable and fully submersible, which allows for easy cleanup.
Unlike your lonely outdoor grill, this appliance has cool handles to facilitate easy movement of the unit while hot, so you can move the grill from kitchen to table. For a more interactive experience, consider involving the family in the cooking process. With ease of use and portability in mind, the grill can serve as a delicious hotspot of warmth during those cold winter months.