We have a great iron skillet, but if I want a sandwich where the filling is warm with yummy melty cheese, but the bread is toasted rather than fried, the Foreman is the way to go.

Never had any complaints.

Well, there are two things -- if I'm trying to get rid of the fat, putting it in other foods I also eat doesn't count as success. If I'd been grilling, it would have disappeared. Second -- I don't like cooked peas and carrots, so I'd totally be tossing them.

a sandwich where the filling is warm with yummy melty cheese, but the bread is toasted rather than fried

I am, coincidentally, now eating such a sandwich, made by toasting the bread in the toaster and heating the meat and cheese in the microwave, then assembling.

Also, I'm the cast iron skillet's bitch. It's a pan, And a weapon. You really can't ask more from any kitchen utensil.

Mine was my grandmother's. It survived our house fire when I was in college. The one that burned the kitchen completely. We dug the skillet out and it cleaned up very nicely.

Well, there are two things -- if I'm trying to get rid of the fat, putting it in other foods I also eat doesn't count as success. If I'd been grilling, it would have disappeared. Second -- I don't like cooked peas and carrots, so I'd totally be tossing them.

But I'm not getting rid of the fat for the sake of getting rid of the fat. I just don't want my lamb chops too greasy. In other words this is a treat I make when I've decided to throw out the calory counting. But I still don't like the lamb chops too greasy in flavor. Skillet lamb chops cooked as I've described are tasty -but nothing comes out too greasy. You have the flavor, but not greasy feeling in back of your throat. It is not low-fat or low calorie, but it tastes good and satisfies. Everyone needs stuff like that on occassion.

As to not likeing peas and carrots: if I ever have the chance to cook for you - (maybe you have to pass through Olympia for some unknown reason) I'll find out your preferences before I make anything. I know you have some strong issues with what foods you can enjoy, and I guarantee I can come up with something you'll like, avoiding all the stuff you hate or find meh. It probably won't be a high fat dish like lamb chops, but the option remains if everyone is in the mood.

I love lamb chops and peas and carrots.

:: starts planning trip to Olympia

I love lamb chops and peas and carrots.

:: starts planning trip to Olympia

lamb will be served to celebrate.

Yum!

I know you have some strong issues with what foods you can enjoy

On a board with Alibelle, I think I hardly peg the issue meter.

Also -- not telling you how to cook lamb. I grew up in a hypertension-research household. When I dump the fat, I really dump the fat.

Though, now that I think about it, I'd also be tossing the lamb, because I don't like that either.

Very low cal meal, when all is said and done.

Two hours of OC repeats and now the new Law and Order.

Not bad.