Indoor Grill Cooking Tips

Choose your grill and tools

You have several choices when it comes to indoor grills. You can choose an electric countertop grill, such as a George Foreman Grill (one to consider: the George Foreman Evolve), which have an electrically-powered heat source beneath metal plates. They come in two different styles: contact grills, which have a top and bottom grill plate and close over the food to cook both sides at once, or open grills, which are a single flat surface, similar to a griddle, and usually have more surface space, although you'll have to flip your food to cook the other side. Electric models typically have adjustable temperature control and some models also have an indicator light to tell you when the grill's hot. Also look for removable nonstick grill plates, which are easy to clean.

Another choice is a stovetop grill or grill pan. You'll find heavy cast iron models that are wide enough to fit over two burners, or square or round pans that have raised grill lines in the base of the pan. I find that the two-burner models heat unevenly, since there are gaps in the heat source, and can be heavy and unwieldy to use. My suggestion is a grill pan. Look for a grill pan in which you can see the indentations of the grill lines on the underside of the pan; the raised lines will get hotter in a pan like this, rather than one that has a smooth bottom. A square grill pan, around 11 inches, will provide enough surface space to make four burgers or chicken breasts at a time, or a couple of good-sized steaks. Again, a nonstick surface is a plus.

Also helpful to have for indoor grilling are some tongs that have a silicone or rubberized coating on the tips (so you won't scratch the nonstick surface), a grilling brush for basting on glazes and a silicone or plastic turner spatula.

Herb and Garlic Lamb Loin Chops

This lamb recipe has a very Greek-style to it. These lamb chops are loaded with tenderness and flavor. Be sure to get the loin chops versus regular lamb chops.

Ingredients :

. 8 lamb loin chops

. 1/4 cup olive oil

. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

. 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

. 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped

. 2 cloves garlic, minced

. zest of 1 lemon

. 1 teaspoon salt

. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Prep Time : 15 minutes

Cook Time : 10 minutes

Total Time : 25 minutes

General skin care routines

Cleansing

Cleansing is the first essential step to any daily skin care routine. Cleansers are generally applied to wet skin over the face and sometimes also the neck, avoiding the eyes and lips.

Cleansing the face once per day is typically adequate for normal or dry skins. However, a mild cleanser should also be used at night if makeup has been worn to remove any excess dirt or oil. Oily skins should be cleansed more frequently, at least twice per day. Water-based, gentle cleansers are ideal for all skin types, though particularly acne-prone skin may require medicated cleansers containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to discourage acne. While soap can be used as a cleanser, it should be avoided in cases of dry and sensitive skins; many alternatives are available. Oil-based cleansers have become particularly popular with oily skin, as they are very gentle and do not over-dry the skin, but still effectively remove dirt and makeup. 

It is important to cleanse before applying makeup, regardless of skin type, as this helps to create a clean surface for makeup application. Many cleansers are also suitable for use as a makeup remover, but a proper makeup remover is preferable, particularly for the removal of eye makeup.