For those of you that know me you know that I love to cook. I have a family of six and eating out can get very costly. So instead of wasting money eating out, most of our meals are cooked at home by me. Since I enjoy cooking I also enjoy cooking with new kitchen appliances. Making the same meals all the time gets boring so I like to get creative in the kitchen when I can.
This month I received one of the T-Fal OptiGrills to review. I have to say I was really EXCITED to take this grill out of the box!
When it comes to cooking meat I often use an double-sided indoor grill because I like being able to cook the meat on both sides at the same time. My old indoor grill is not nearly as smart as my new indoor grill.
The T-fal OptiGrill has this new precision grilling technology that cooks your food to your preference based on the program that is selected and by measuring the thickness of the item. On the grill you will find the following foods preset for your grill to cook perfectly:
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The grill is designed with a unique cooking level indicator and lets you know the cooking progress. The grill will make a beeping sound at Rare, Medium and Well Done so that you know when your food is cooked the way that you want it. You can also cook frozen food by selecting the defrost setting when cooking your food.
The first thing I cooked on my new T-Fal OptiGrill was chicken breasts. I like how I can select the poultry option and be able to walk away and not watch my chicken the entire time it is cooking.
The next thing I had to try was Italian sausage. I like making pasta sauce with ground beef but sometimes like to switch it up with Italian sausage instead.
I simply added a couple Italian sausages on the grill, selected the sausage option and let the grill do its magic. I enjoyed hearing the grill beep through the grilling process. Each time I would hear it beep I would run over to see the color changing on the cooking level indicator. Here is what the Italian sausages look once the indicator turned red meaning it was done!
If you are wanting to cook something that isn’t on the food option menu like vegetables you can simply use the Manual function. With this function you will have to watch your food but it is a great grill to cook other food items on. My next dish on my T-Fal OptiGrill is going to be bell peppers and mushrooms. I am going to attempt to make some veggie quesadillas!
To find out more about this awesome grill visit: https://optigrill.t-falusa.com.
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Danielle says
I learned that the Optigrill automatically measures the thickness to cook a steak just right.
Stephanie B says
The cooking indicator lets you know how the meet is cooking–easy!
Lisa Brown says
I learned: The T-fal OptiGrill wins the coveted PTPA Award.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I love that the plates are dishwasher safe!
Karen Glatt says
I like the Frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food! I like that it senses when my food is done thus allowing me to not overcook my meat. This is an awesome indoor grill.
DEBIJOT says
You can cook any thickness of meat on this grill to perfection.
tammigirl says
You can cook meat from frozen – I’m still in shock over this notion – to a perfect temperature of your choosing. I love the light and the removable grilling plates.
Sunnie says
I like the color changing display on the cooking indicator.
Kimberly Schotz says
I like that it makes a beeping sound for different cooking temperatures
Elena says
I learned that it has Frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food
Leigh Anne Borders says
Love that you can cook frozen foods. This is the issue I have. I never plan ahead so things are not thawed out.
Darlene Owen says
I learned that they were awarded the Good Housekeeping VIP award.
HS says
It has frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food.
Debbie Lewis says
I learned that the Sensor cooking automatically adapts to the thickness of foods…this would be so handy to have.
Nicole Dz says
I learned that it has 6 specific automatic programs Adapt cooking temperature and times for delicious and healthy grilling for all food types.
Andrea says
I learned that the grill earned the Parent Tested Parent Approved seal!
Sarah Oswald says
Sensor cooking automatically adapts to the thickness of foods for proper cooking
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
The Cooking Level Indicator would be so helpful!
Rebecca Xavier says
I was wondering how easy this would be to clean. I love that you can put the plates in the dishwasher.
Scott says
I love that it lets you choose between frozen and thawed meats.
Laura J says
I learned that For each cooking, the food thickness is measured with integrated thickness sensor.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That is all kinds of awesome. I would use that all the time!
Jenn says
This Optigrill looks so cool! I love that it allows you to do your grilling without going outside and firing up the grill!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
That looks like a must have. I like how you can grill inside without getting bit up by mosquitos outside!
Amy D says
I love the fact they this grill has certain settings for various thicknesses and meats! Perfect for my family this winter!!
Amanda says
Oh wow, I LOVE this! I am a grilling fool but this past week has been rainy here. This would be perfect!
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says
What a neat looking grill!
Jennifer says
This looks really cool. My husband loves to grill, but on super hot days or in the winter, it’s just not feasible. This is an answer to that.
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says
This is great! I love to grill. I just love the way grilled food tastes. But I’m not going to be on the deck in 100 degree weather or when there’s snow on the ground. Now I can grill year round.
Janel says
Wow, I LOVE that you can set it to a specific type of meat and not have to over watch it every 5 seconds to see if it’s ready!! That is truly awesome!
Jenna Wood says
I am terrible when it comes to estimating ‘doneness’ on meats; I cut them open a million times and end up with tough spots- this looks like something I need!
Sofia says
It is so cute and tiny!! Hehehe 🙂 Love that you can choose the type of meat you are going to grill!
Kimberly Grabinski says
Oh wow, I haven’t seen this, I bet it fantastic tool to make cooking easier!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I had no idea T-fal had this grill out! Now I totally want it. I checked out the site and learned that it has a sensor that automatically adapts to the thickness of foods – very cool.
Angela S says
I think this is something I would use a lot! I’m glad to hear you like it. It’s something I will consider purchasing.
Brett says
I would love to have one of these. It sounds like a great product.
Debi@ The Spring Mount 6 Pack says
I love this. I have to check into this. I love new things for my kitchen
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
It’s a great grill! The frozen food option is so helpful!
Jenn Park says
I love new kitchen appliances and gadgets. This is something that my family would get a lot of use from.
Aimee Smith says
This looks so handy and convenient! Frozen to cooked… amazing!
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
I’ve seen those and been dying to know if it is worth it.. looks super easy and perfect for my family of 5, too…Great review and what a great giveaway, thanks for sharing, will have to check it out a little further
Tammy S says
I learned that it senses the thickness of the meat and how many portions there are and cooks it to the correct settings.
Evelyn Goettner says
I learned that the plates are dishwasher safe!
Elle says
I learned that it has a Frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food.
Melissa Lawler says
I learned that it is close to fool proof!
Linda Bradshaw says
This is totally awesome. It even has a cooking sensor. I would really love this!
Dana Rodriguez says
I learned OptiGrill wasawarded the Good Housekeeping VIP Award.
Jessica Jaynes says
I learned the plates are dishwasher safe!
Amber Edwards says
I absolutely love the features of this grill. And how you can tell if a steak is rare, medium rare or well done! That will save my marriage! lol.
chavlene says
I am super excited about this great product – Love T-fal products as is
Oanh Ho says
The automatic sensor cooking feature cooks the meats according to it’s thickness.
steven weber says
The T-fal OptiGrill wins the coveted PTPA Award.
amy tolley says
i learned how neat this machine is and how it measure for cooking thickness thanks for this amazing chance to win this amazing machine
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway… Easy to clean – dishwasher safe removable plates and drip tray
Dara Nix says
I learned that Sensor cooking automatically adapts to the thickness of foods! My old grill (which shall not be named) did NOT do that!
sue14625 says
i learned Frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food- wonderful if you are running late
Caroline Wampler says
I learned that Thanks to its unique Automatic Sensor Cooking, OptiGrill adapts the
cooking to the thickness of the meat and the number of portions.
kim says
The cooking level indicator will walk you thru from heating up to ready to cook
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I learned Thanks to its unique Automatic Sensor Cooking, OptiGrill adapts the
cooking to the thickness of the meat and the number of portions.That Is A Cool Feature!
Deb C says
I learned the Optigrill has a frozen food setting so you don’t have to wait for foods to thaw before grilling.
CR Williams says
I learnt that it is great for any thickness of meat.
Allicia says
I learned that it can cook from frozen
D Schmidt says
Visited the site and learned it has a Frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food
Randi C. says
I learned that the grill has automatic sensor cooking, and can adjust to the thickness of meat, etc.
Tasia Brown says
I love that the T-gal OptiGrill can sense the thickness of the meat and cook it accordingly. What an upgrade to the typical grill! No more guessing how long to leave the meat on the grill.
Maureen G says
I like that there are 6 select programs. The one for Fish would be particularly helpful to me since I have difficulty determining when it is done. I have a tendency to overcook fish.
Janet Jackson says
I like the thickness indicator and the cooking temp sensor.
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Birdiebee says
The grill adapts to the thickness of the meat as well as to the portions.
Francine Anchondo says
I learned that it is easy to clean
Megan Cromes says
i learned it won the coveted ptpa award.
Shannon Beverley says
Very cool that it senses the thickness of the food and cooks it correctly 🙂
Holly C. says
I learned good Housekeeping awarded T-fal the VIP award
Rebecca Orr says
I love that it comes with a grease drip tray. Perfect for making sure there is as little unnecessary fat as possible.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
The Optigrill wasawarded the good housekeepin vip award
Jill Myrick says
I learned that the easy to follow color changing cooking level indicator automatically lets you know when your food’s been cooked to your exact desire.
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ewhatley says
I learned that this grill won the Good Housekeeping VIP award.
Robin says
I learned that the grill has a cooking level indicator.
mita says
I learned Frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food.
joe gersch says
i learned it adapts to the thickeness of the meat
Tara Woods says
I learned that it has a manual cooking function for grilling fruits and vegetables or personal recipes.
Terry Bellender says
I love the 6 specific automatic programs feature!
Audrey says
Would be excellent for my quest to total health!
ellen casper says
I learned that Sensor cooking automatically adapts to the thickness of foods!
Peter G says
The thickness of the meat is adapted by the grill.
Betsy Barnes says
I learned the T-Fal Optigrill has a Thickness Measurement, a unique automatic sensor cooking, it adapts the cooking to the thickness of the meat and the number of portions. 🙂
christine j says
I love that this has a cooking level indicator that changes colors
Amanda Sakovitz says
i learned that its easy to clean and dishwasher safe
Richard Hicks says
I leanred that it has a Frozen Food function to defrost and cook all types of food
Tonya Tipton says
I learned that the t-fal opti grill has a color changing display to show you cooking progress and it beeps when your food reaches each of the cooking stages. I also learned that it has 6 preset buttons for all different types of meat/fish you want to cook so you will have perfect results everytime.
Anne says
Well, I learned that the OptiGrill has been awarded the Good Housekeeping VIP Award, which to me, is a great endorsement.
Sand says
I learned that it can sense the thickness of meat and adjust the cook time for it.
Trisha McKee says
I learned it has an Automatic Sensor function to determine thickness and a Frozen Food sensor. Wow!
Lisa L says
I learned it has angled plates for easy fat release
Thomas Murphy says
I learned OptiGrill adapts the
cooking to the thickness of the meat and the number of portions.