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| Introduction | |
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| About This Book | |
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| Conventions Used in This Book | |
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| Foolish Assumptions | |
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| How This Book Is Organized | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Icons Used in This Book | |
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| Where to Go from Here | |
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| Mastering Indoor Grilling | |
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| Why Grill Indoors? | |
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| No Rainouts | |
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| Lower Costs | |
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| Less Space | |
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| Safe Balcony or Patio Grilling | |
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| Fast and Easy Cooking and Cleaning | |
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| Light and Healthy Eating | |
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| Choosing Indoor Grilling Equipment and Accessories | |
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| Getting Grilled: Finding the Right Grill for You | |
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| Open indoor grills | |
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| Contact grills | |
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| Out of the Fire and into the Pan | |
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| Grill pans | |
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| Cooktop inserts | |
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| Accessorizing | |
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| Tongs | |
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| Spatulas | |
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| Mitt | |
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| Thermometer | |
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| Timer | |
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| Knife | |
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| Brushes | |
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| Skewers | |
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| Understanding the Basic Techniques of Grilling Indoors | |
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| Speaking a Griller's Language | |
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| Marinating | |
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| Warming Up | |
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| Staying Safe | |
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| Perfecting Your Timing | |
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| Maintaining Your Grill | |
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| Accounting for Taste | |
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| Making Marinades and Rubs | |
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| Soaking Up Flavor with Marinades | |
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| Rubbing Your Food the Right Way | |
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| Serving Up Sauces | |
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| Shh! Don't Tell: Using Bottled Sauces | |
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| The Secret's in the Homemade Sauce | |
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| Getting Grilled | |
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| Quick and Easy Favorites | |
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| Burgers | |
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| Selecting the best ground meat | |
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| Taking your burger's temperature | |
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| Varying the routine | |
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| Sausage and Hot Dogs | |
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| Grilled Cheese and Ham | |
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| Beefing Up Your Repertoire | |
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| Staying Safe with Beef | |
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| Selecting Beef Cuts and Grades | |
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| Grilling Beef for Dinner and Other Meals | |
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| Pork-Barrel Projects | |
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| Handling Pork Safely | |
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| Shopping for Pork Cuts | |
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| Grilling the Other White Meat | |
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| Getting a Bird's-Eye View of Poultry | |
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| Grilling Poultry Safely | |
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| Counting On Chicken | |
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| Talking Turkey | |
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| Staying Ahead of the Game with Game Birds | |
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| Getting Your Ducks in a Row | |
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| Plenty of Fish in the Sea | |
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| Buying, Storing, and Handling Seafood Safely | |
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| Finfish without Fanfare | |
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| Selecting fillets and steaks | |
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| Grilling up finfish | |
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| Don't Skimp on Shrimp | |
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| Shopping for shrimp | |
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| Grilling perfect shrimp | |
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| Successful Scallops | |
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| Choosing scallops | |
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| Grilling succulent scallops | |
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| Vegging Out | |
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| Choosing Vegetables That Are Great for the Grill--and for You! | |
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| Grilling Veggies in No Time Flat | |
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| Great Wraps and Salads | |
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| Wrapping Up Grilled Meals | |
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| Lettuce Talk about Salads | |
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| Dressing Up for Dinner | |
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| Warming Up the Crowd with Appetizers | |
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| Knowing How Much Is Enough | |
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| Creating Traditional Appetizers on Your Indoor Grill | |
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| Grilling Vegetarian Appetizers | |
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| Making the Occasion Special | |
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| Dressing Up Your Meal | |
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| Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail | |
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| A Fine Kettle of Whole Fish | |
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| The Merchant of Venison | |
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| The Veal Deal | |
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| Getting Your Just Desserts | |
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| Selecting Fruits for the Grill | |
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| Selecting ripened fruit at the store | |
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| Ripening fruits after purchasing them | |
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| Mastering the Subtleties of Grilling Desserts | |
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| The Part of Tens | |
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| Ten Great Reasons to Grill Indoors | |
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| Grilling Is a Healthy Form of Cooking | |
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| Grilled Food Tastes Delicious! | |
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| Those Char Marks Look Cool | |
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| Indoor Grills Are Cheaper than Outdoor Grills | |
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| You Can Grill Regardless of the Weather | |
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| You Can Grill Every Day | |
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| Indoor Grills Heat Up Faster than Outdoor Grills | |
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| Indoor Grills Don't Take Up Much Space | |
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| You Can Grill on a Balcony or in an Apartment | |
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| Cleanup Is Fast and Easy | |
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| Ten Ways to Make Grilling Healthy and Safe | |
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| Buy Meats, Poultry, and Seafood Last | |
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| Shop Carefully | |
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| Thaw Foods in the Refrigerator | |
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| Marinate Foods in the Refrigerator | |
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| Don't Use Metal Pans to Marinate Food | |
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| Throw Away Your Marinade after You Use It | |
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| Always Grill to the Proper Temperature | |
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| Don't Cross-Contaminate | |
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| Wash Hands, Knives, Cutting Boards, and Sponges with Soapy Water | |
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| Position Your Grill away from Cabinets | |
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| Use Long-Handled Utensils | |
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| Ten Ways to Stay Lean and Healthy | |
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| Eat a Variety of Foods | |
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| Consider Your Condiments | |
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| Eat Seafood | |
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| Go Vegetarian | |
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| Don't Count Meat Out | |
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| Look for Cuts of Beef That Have "Loin" or "Round" in the Name | |
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| Buy Extra-Lean Ground Beef | |
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| Look for Pork Tenderloin | |
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| Trim All Fat from Meat | |
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| Choose White Meat over Dark | |
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| Remove the Skin from Poultry | |
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| Ten Ways to Make Your Grilled Meals Memorable | |
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| Make an All-Grilled Meal | |
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| Create an Indoor Picnic | |
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| Vary Your Food Routine | |
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| Consider the Presentation | |
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| Begin with Appetizers | |
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| Dine by Candlelight | |
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| Serve a Vintage Wine or Other Delicious Beverages | |
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| Finish with a Scrumptious Dessert | |
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| Invite Interesting People to Dinner | |
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| Invite Kids and Pets to Your Dinner | |
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| Resources | |
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| Grill Manufacturers | |
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| Grilling Web Sites | |
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| Web Recipe Resources | |
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| Mail-Order Foods | |
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| Index | |
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| Book Registration Information | |