Table of Contents
Introduction 9
History of the Griddle Grill 10
Why Cook on a Flat-Top Grill? 10
Griddle Grills 11
Tools and Equipment 12
Maintenance 15
Preparing to Cook 17
Breakfast 21
Buttermilk Pancakes 23
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos 24
Potato Pancakes 27
Ice Cream French Toast 29
Pigs in a Blanket 31
Eggs Belledict 32
Diner-Style Omelet 35
Johnny Cakes 37
Crepes 38
Steak and Mushroom with Balsamic Sauce 39
Strawberry, Banana, and Hazelnut-Chocolate 41
Ham and Swiss 41
Chicken Bacon Artichoke 42
Crab and Avocado 43
Lunch 45
Smashed Burgers 46
Ranch-Style Turkey Burgers with Mozzarella 49
Behemoth Bacon Burgers 51
#ChoppedCheese 52
Turkey and Melted Brie Sandwich with Green Chiles 55
Chicken Fajita Sandwich on a Quesadilla Bun 57
Diner-Style Patty Melt 59
Cheesesteak Hoagie 60
Ground Pork Banh Mi 63
Cuban Sandwich 65
Triple-Decker Monte Cristo Sandwich 66
Not-Your-Ordinary Reuben 68
Dinner 71
Chicken Yakitori 72
Chicken Parmesan with Grilled Tomato Sauce 74
Veggie Stir-Fry 77
Shrimp with Cheesy Polenta Cakes 78
Ramen Pork and Veggie Cake 81
Easy Chickpea Falafel 83
Roulade of Beef with Buttered Noodles 84
Asian-Seared Salmon 87
Scallops and Asparagus Tips 89
Dry-Brined Steak 91
Side Dishes 93
Okonomiyaki Savory Cabbage Pancake 95
Fried Rice 97
Bacon Jalapeno-Wrapped Corn 98
Home Fries with Veggies 100
Radish Browns with Black Beans and Red Peppers 102
Naan-Style Flatbread 103
Griddle-Fried Ravioli 104
Griddle-Grilled Veggie Egg Rolls 106
Snacks, Desserts, and Sauces 109
Popcorn 111
Chickpea Crunchers 113
Avocado Pizza Bites with Bacon-Corn Salsa 114
Simple Strawberry Shortcake 117
Grilled Pineapple with Maple Walnut Ice Cream 119
Foil-Packet S'mores 120
Griddle Sauces 121
Asian Griddle Sauce 121
Balsamic Griddle Sauce 122
Lemon Griddle Sauce 122
White Wine Griddle Sauce 123
Spicy BBQ Griddle Sauce 123
Conversion Charts 125
Acknowledgments 126
About the Author 127