I'm not sure how many of you have heard of the Xpress Redi-Set-Go indoor grill. I had never heard of it before last Christmas. My mom saw it on an infomercial, and purchased it for me as a Christmas gift. I opened it up, had no idea what it was, and thought to myself, "This thing is pretty nifty, but is it really practical?" I made one recipe in it - the Pineapple Inside-Out Cake (a recipe that comes with the unit). It was alright. I wasn't that impressed. So, I put my little grill in the cabinet, forgetting all about it. There it sat, collecting dust and going unused.
Soon it was time for Easter Seals to pickup in our neighborhood - the time to get rid of unecessary items was upon me. I pulled my little grill out of the cupboard, and thought, "Am I ever going to use this?" I don't consider myself a hoarder; if I know for certain I won't use something, it's gone. I thought about this grill for a day or two. I decided to try at least two more recipes in it. If all three recipes were "duds" (or at least something that would be faster/easier to cook with other appliances), then out the door it would go.
First, I tried fried eggs. Easy enough. Crack the egg into the cooking well and cook for a few minutes. Nice! It was the easiest and fastest fried egg I've ever made. The cleanup went even faster. Color me impressed! Next I tried a pizza. I went the simple route and used a pita pocket for the crust (christening it "Pit-Za"), and the traditional pizza "trimmings." It was delicious and the perfect size for two lunches! Hmmm, impressed again! I moved on to grilled sandwiches, small cakes, French toast, cookies, potatoes, chicken, and more! Every time I made something with my Redi-Set-Go, I was impressed - and I continue to be impressed.
My love of this grill sent me on a quest... to find new recipes. You can sign up for automatic recipe delivery service through the company's website (http://www.redisetgo.com/), but I just didn't have the money for that. I knew my mission. That's when I decided to start a blog completely dedicated to new recipes for the Redi-Set-Go. Redisetgorecipes.com was born:
The recipes included on the blog are all my own creations. Some are original, some are inspired by other recipes. In addition to recipes, I provide: tips for using your grill, general tips for your kitchen, and some information about the grill that you cannot currently find elsewhere (e.g. the pan insert types and their volume - in cups and ounces). I add new content three times a week - minimum.
So if you have one of these grills, I urge you to stop by www.redisetgorecipes.com. Or, if you're just thinking about getting one, come on over and see what they're all about. And if you ever get one as a Christmas gift, please don't toss it 'til you try it! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by all it can do.
