Knock Out the Freshman 15

Knock Out the Freshman 15 with George Foreman!

August is fast approaching and graduating seniors and parents across the country are starting to get ready to send their new freshman off to school. Whether you’re freshman is moving across the country or just down the street, one of the biggest lifestyle challenges they’ll face as they live on their own for the first time ever will be the dreaded Freshman 15. We’ve all heard about it (and most of us even dealt with it ourselves) – that roughly 15 pounds that college freshmen gain on average in their first year of school.

So how do you help your freshman avoid packing on 15 pounds while they’re away for the first year? George Foreman indoor grills are a perfect solution! From the time that our first Champ™ Grill was put out in the 90’s, George Foreman grills have been a compact, simple solution to getting your college student to eat better even when they’re so far away from home.
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Grilled Wraps

Making Refreshing Grilled Wraps for Easy Summer Meals

Summer is in full swing and the sweltering heat being felt in most of the country can make hot, heavy meals seem less than appetizing. Instead of weighing yourself down with a hot casserole, why not take the summer months as a great opportunity to explore the wonderful world of fresh grilled sandwich wraps?

Several things make grilled wraps a great idea for a summer meal. First, they’re generally a lot lighter on the stomach than other hot meals, so you’re not faced with needing a nap after every meal. Aside from that, they’re also extremely easy to do – even if you want to make several different wraps to satisfy all the picky eaters in your house. This way, you can fix the meal, finish eating and get back your day without a lot of hassle.
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July Fourth with George Foreman

4th of July Party Planning with George Foreman

Planning how to cook for a big party can be difficult, particularly for an event like the 4th of July where a lot of the food is getting cooked using the same appliances. Since most of your July 4th party food will probably be cooked on a grill, it can be extremely tricky to get all the food you want to serve cooked and plated at the same time.

Last week we did a post on how to use your George Foreman Grill as a substitute or supplement to your outdoor grill as you  cook for the 4th. This week, we’re giving you a few additional tips on how to minimize your stress and your time spent at the grill in cooking for your party.

Tip #1: Cook what you know.
It’s tempting to try and wow your guests with phenomenal dishes they’ve never seen anywhere else. However, cooking something you’ve never made on the day of a party is just asking for extra stress and potential disaster if it doesn’t come out right. This makes it a really good rule of thumb to simply cook what you know, because you can be sure it’s going to turn out right. If you want to do something special, try cooking it sometime during the days leading up to the 4th, so you’re at least familiar with the recipe and any issues you may have as you cook for the party.

Tip #2: Remember to buy all your ingredients ahead of the 4th.
It always happens – you try to plan what you need only to find yourself short an ingredient or two the day of the party. Then you have to run off to the store, cutting the already limited prep and cook time you have before the party. Menu plans and ingredient lists can help, then double check everything once you get your groceries home to make sure nothing was forgotten or left out.

Tip #3: Prep as much as possible before the party
True, you want everything to be as fresh and hot as possible for your party guests, but you also don’t want to make them wait around for the food to finally be done. It helps to prep as much as possible before the party, so your working during can be minimized. This can be anything from shaping and seasoning your burger patties to cutting the veggie toppings ahead of time, or maybe even making all of the sides and desserts. Whatever you can do in advance and still have it taste good, go ahead and do it. Waiting for the party just means that much more time spent cooking rather your time with your family and friends.

Tip #4: Get your cooking & serving areas organized in advance.
You don’t want to get all your food organized, only to spend half an hour looking for your favorite BBQ tongs or serving platter. Try to have your cooking and serving areas as organized as possible. Set your cooking utensils by the grill and make sure you have enough room to cook everything you’re making. For the serving are, getting serving dishes or platters, plus the utensils organized as well, along with any table settings or decorations you want to use.

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Grilled Fruits for Summer Desserts

Healthy Cooking for Hot Days:

Grilling Fruits for Refreshing Summer Desserts

Depending on where you live right now, the weather is anywhere from hot to sweltering. The last thing you want on a hot summer day is a heavy, calorie-filled dessert that’s just going to weigh you down. So how do you satisfy your sweet tooth without all of the heavy tastes and flavors of standard desserts?

Why not try a refreshingly light, summer dessert using your George Foreman grill! With just a few slices of some of your favorite fruits and a few minutes with your George Foreman grill, you can make a dessert that pleases the palate without weighing you down. It’s simple to do, light on the tummy and a tasty way to satisfy a sweet craving without being horrendously unhealthy.
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July Fourth Party Planning

Using your George Foreman Grill to make Fourth of July Party Food Fast & Easy

The fourth of July is less than two weeks away and it’s time to start planning for your independence day party! Although many people like to cook outdoors for the 4^th, your George Foreman grill is a great way to get your party food ready in a snap – faster than you could on a traditional outdoor grill. This means you can use it for all your party grilling or as a supplement to your outdoor grill to get more done at the same time.

The problem with a traditional grill is that you can only fit so much food on the cooking surface at once. While this works fine for family dinners, a party with more people can cause a bottleneck in your cooking progress. Since you have to turn the meat, you’re generally talking about 10-20 minutes of total cooking time per full grill of food. Assuming you’re cooking several things, this can mean you spend the majority of your party cooking, instead of enjoying your guests.

Using your George Foreman grill, you cut the cooking time in half automatically, because you’re cooking the food from both sides at once. You also cut out the time spent tending to your heat source, because your indoor electric grill will maintain the cooking temperature no matter how long you’re cooking. With this in mind, you’re shaving a significant amount of time off your party cooking.

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