Outside Magazine reviewed our City Grill which allows city and apartment dwellers the capability to easily grill.

 

Lumbersexuals, take note: Cooking at a tiny Brooklyn apartment just got easier thanks to Kenyon’s City Grill. This 24-pound electrical device is flame-free and portable, which means that you can legally cook your artisan meats practically anywhere.

The City Grill pre-heats food in seven minutes and is constructed from marine-grade stainless steel, making it fully rust-proof.

But the grill’s best feature? Its versatility for urbanites. The Kenyon City Grill has been designed to fit into a countertop cut-out, which means it can handle pancakes in the kitchen for breakfast and brats on the porch for dinner.

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Have some last minute shopping left to do?  Look not further than the Splash Magazine’s Home and Garden Gift Guide which of course feature the City Grill:

This year Kenyon offers an indoor electric grill that is ultimate gift for any grilling enthusiast. With the City Grill, delicious steaks and grilled chicken can be enjoyed year round as the portable appliance is able to be used outdoors and indoors while sitting on the kitchen counter as it is flameless and smokeless. The unit heats up to 600 degrees from edge to edge in just seven minutes and features a non-stick, dishwasher safe grate that gives the food characteristic grilling marks. This grill is a must-have for every grill enthusiast on your list.

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What to do with your Drip Tray.

We often get asked: why should I add water to the drip tray of my Kenyon grill? Well we know from our last post what typically causes smoke and flare-ups with electric grills, and since we have eliminated the possibility for smoke or flare-ups that way, we should be all set, right? Almost, we recommend adding liquid to the drip tray for two reasons, the first being if you do not add liquid and then heat up your grill, the hot drippings from the food can cause smoke when the drippings hit the hot (dry) tray below- so by adding liquid it acts as a buffer and you will not have any smoke!

Secondly, and most important, is that the liquid keeps your food juicy while cooking. Due to the proximity of the tray to the heating element, the liquid will get warm and some of it will evaporate, which creates steam and thus it will infuse into your food to add a kiss of flavor of whatever liquid you are using. Check out this video for some tips on which beverages go best with which foods!

The Secret to Efficient Electric Grills.

How are Kenyon Electric Grills smokeless and flare-up free? We’re glad you asked! First, we need to explain why smoke and flare-ups are caused on electric grills. In many cases, smoke is caused when the drippings from the food that is being cooked come in contact with the heating element. This can also cause flare-ups if the element is hot enough and the drippings are grease. Why would the drippings come in contact with the element? Many grills place the heating element up to 2 inches away from the actual grilling surface and are left exposed underneath. Our patented design places the heating element in a concealed channel on the bottom of the grilling surface.

With the element concealed in this channel, the drippings fall harmlessly into the removable drip tray underneath. For tips on getting the most out of your drip tray, click here. This placement not only removes the chance of drippings hitting the element and causing smoke or flare-ups, but it also provides for zero heat loss between the element and the grilling surface and therefore allows for more efficient grilling. By being in a channel underneath the grill “grate” as we call it, the grate receives completely even heat which can be entirely covered with food while still being cooked evenly. See image 3 below. This also has allowed us to manufacture the only grills available that are UL listed for indoor and outdoor use, so you can grill anywhere, anytime! Not only does our element placement differ from our competition, it serves as an advantage to achieving the best results, every time. To find the grill that suits you best, start here.

Have you established your Christmas shopping plan of attack yet?  Here’s a great list from Bustle full of ideas to get dad this Christmas and of course  #5 on the list is our City Grill:

The Kenyon City Grill is awesome for the following reasons: a) it’s easy to transport for grilling on-the-go, b) it’s ideal for urban living because of its smokeless design, and c) it preheats within seven minutes to keep you from going hangry. Bottom line: your dad will love it.

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Lets face it, we all enjoy some great grilled food. When I say grilled I mean, you got some meat, seasoned it, maybe some veggies and prepared them on your own grill; at home. Well not all of us are able to grill because of where we live, building restrictions and such. Well today that all changes with an impressive and unique design known as the City Grill. The City grill was designed to exceed the requirements of city living where open flame grilling is prohibited. The City Grill is the perfect solution for apartments, condominiums and dorms.

This unique device and design rocks 8 different heat settings for perfect and flawless control. Distributing even temperature over the entire cooking surface ensures that all of your food is cooked correctly, without damaging any food. The grill is constructed from the highest quality, marine-grade stainless  steel. It also boasts ten drip trays, a griddle, and a four piece utensil set that was designed specifically for use with The City Grill; even rocking a carrying case and cleaning brush!

Are you looking for a solution to fill the grilling void now that summer is leaving us behind?  Well take a look at this great review of our City Grill:

KENYON CITY GRILL KNOWS NO SEASONS, LETS YOU GRILL ANYTIME OF THE YEAR

We are quite fortunate over here. We can grill or BBQ virtually anytime of the year without worrying about seasons. however, for those who have to put up with seasons, things are, well, at the mercy of the seasons. sure, if you have a huge ass house, you probably have a mega size covered area where you could get a fire going for grilling, but obviously, most of us don’t have such luxury and this where the City Grill by Kenyon comes in. with it, you get to enjoy the joy of grilling and savor grilled food, all in the comfort and warm of you home and at anytime of the year. it is a portable electric grill that offers 155 square inches of grilling real estate and pre-heats in under seven minutes, which means you could even have grilled food for dinner if you want to.

Kenyon City Grill promised up to to 600F of heat across the entire grilling surface, emits almost nos moke (a healthier choice, no doubt and no risk of triggering your smoke detector) and no risk of flare ups, and is made of weather resistant, rust-proof marine-grade stainless steel, making it the ideal grill for both indoor and outdoor, and you know what that means, don’t you? it means grilled food whenever you want without being bound to the seasons. during summer, you can get the party going at your backyard and when spring/winter arrives, you can keep the party going indoor. the best part is, it can just sit on your kitchen countertop or any table of your choosing, or built into the countertop. the choice is yours. but we would think the former will be a better option as it allows the flexibility of outdoor and indoor uses. after all, that’s the whole idea of acquiring this, isn’t it so? however, you have to be quite a serious grilled food fan to be investing in one as it does come with a rather hefty price.

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The Kenyon City Grill is in good company in todays Gear Patrol Daily gear roundup:

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Living in an apartment that doesn’t allow smoky grills shouldn’t mean you can’t enjoy great grilled foods — and neither should the impending cold weather. With the Kenyon City Grill you can grill no matter your situation, whether it’s snowing outdoors, or you just live in a place without a porch or yard. Built from marine grade stainless steel, these grills will last a lifetime, fending off weather and rust. And because they run purely on electricity, you don’t have to worry about them smoking up your place. So go ahead, grill fish, burgers, steaks, and more, all from the comfort of the great indoors.

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Residence Inn has recently redesigned their suites and included our 2-burner Mediterranean ceramic cooktops.  Take a tour of the suite in this video:

January 20th this year is National Cheese Lovers’ Day, and of course that was something worth marking in our calendar! There’s a reason grilled cheese is so popular – grills and cheese are a match made in heaven. Our last blog post was all about fresh, healthy foods, but the calorie-conscious should probably avert their eyes now because we sought out the most delicious and cheesy grilled food recipes for this list.

We understand that many people avoid putting overly-cheesy foods on the grill because of the mess it makes and the possibility of dangerous, food-ruining flare-ups if the cheese or any grease drips from the food. With a Kenyon All Seasons™ grill, there are absolutely no flare-ups and the grill plate or griddle are easily-removable and dishwasher-safe. No mess, virtually no cleanup, and no danger! You can even feel free to grill these cheesy masterpieces indoors. Visit our line of Kenyon Grills here.

Grilled Cheesy Peppers

We chose this first recipe because it is so versatile and it’s actually not too unhealthy. From OhSweetBasil.com comes these cheesy peppers:

While she uses queso fresco inside of mini sweet peppers, there are plenty of possibilities for this recipe. For peppers, we also recommend jalapenos, poblanos, and bell peppers. As far as the cheese goes, the sky is the limit (use whatever you have leftover in your fridge!), but we recommend trying a mix of goat cheese and cream cheese. If you like peppers on your cheeseburger, try making these ahead of time and using them as a burger topping instead.

Cheesy Grilled Corn

This next recipe is from the guys at GrillinFool who are experts at creating great grilling combinations. This Cheesy Grilled Corn is fantastic, whether for a summer cookout or a side for an everyday dinner.

The best part is that it’s not any more difficult than grilling the corn and topping it with a few ingredients. If you know how to grill corn, you’re golden! If you don’t, don’t worry, it’s ridiculously easy.

The guys at Grillin’ Fool give their directions for grilling corn here.

Grilled Cheesy Apple Pie Chicken Burger

Next up is an incredible chicken-burger creation posted by Missy T. on KeyIngredients.com, the “Grilled Cheesy Apple Pie Chicken Burger.” (A mouthful – both in speaking and eating!)

This recipe is far easier than it seems and has incredible depth of flavor with sharp cheddar cheese, chopped apples, and a small amount of cinnamon and nutmeg. To make it a ‘Cheese-Lovers celebration food,’ top with an extra slice of cheddar cheese. We recommend filling your Kenyon drip pan with apple juice in order to infuse even more of the great apple flavor into the burger.

For the full Grilled Cheesy Apple Pie Chicken Burger recipe, click here.

Cheddar Bacon Grilled Pull-Apart Bread

Of course we couldn’t go through all our favorite cheesy recipes without including something with bacon. This pull-apart bread was created by the genius minds at Grillin’ Fool, (yep, same creators of the cheesy corn!) and we adore them for it.

The pull-apart bread is extremely easy to make. Just slice into a large, round loaf of bread (being careful not to cut all the way through), then load it up with cheddar cheese and shredded bacon, topping it with melted butter mixed with ranch dressing powder mix. The result is melty, delicious bits of bread that you can pull off and eat one-by-one. It’s great to share at a party! Or eat by yourself. We won’t judge.

The pull-apart bread begins wrapped in tinfoil in order to let everything melt and bake evenly, but finishing it on a Kenyon grill is the key for making this bread perfect.

View the GrillinFool’s full recipe for the Grilled Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread by clicking here.

100% Cheese Grilled Cheese

Our final cheese recipe is extra-indulgent. Go big or go home, right? Nick at Dude Foods had a stroke of genius when he created this 100% cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich.

Yes, it literally is 100% cheese. Evidently, there is a product (in Wisconsin, at least) called “Bread Cheese” which is basically just cheese with a bread-like consistency. When Nick saw this, he knew what had to be done. This 100% grilled cheese is extremely simple to make- the only difficult part is in finding the bread cheese. For those of us who don’t live in Wisconsin, Halloumi cheese is another option that grills well without melting.

For the full 100% cheese Grilled Cheese recipe, click here.

If the above recipe is a little bit too much cheese for you, check out our board of incredible grilled cheese recipes and combinations that can’t be beat. There’s a grilled cheese for everyone!

We’ve all heard the ‘New Year, New You’ line before… and most of us have tried to live up to it. If your New Year Resolution this year was to eat healthier or lose weight, you’re not alone. In fact, losing weight is America’s number one most popular New Year resolution in 2014.

To help facilitate your ‘New You’ ambitions (and ours!), we’ve sifted through hundreds of grill-ready recipes and picked out our favorites to share.

Why grilled foods? Grilling your proteins is a fantastic way to cut out unnecessary fats and oils while still adding great flavor. As an added tip, adding a juice or another beverage to your Kenyon grill drip pan is a great way to infuse flavors into your food without slathering on extra calories (for instance, we recommend apple juice with pork chops!)

Remember that the winter months are no excuse to stop grilling! Any of Kenyon’s smokeless, electric grills (like the Revolution or City Grill™) are safe to use indoors or out, making grilling in the winter easy and painless. Why should we wait for summer for amazing meals like these? Click the picture below to check out the amazing products we offer (don’t worry, it opens in a new window!)

Here are our top 5 Best Healthy Grilled Food recipes for 2014. If you try them out, please share your results with us on Facebook orTwitter, or by emailing us at Hello@nullcookwithkenyon.com. We’d also love to see your own grilling creations!

5. One of the first diet foods that comes to mind for most of us is “salad” – or more specifically, “salad with grilled chicken and low-fat dressing.” Not exactly appetizing when it’s put like that. Part of the reason so many people dread living off of salad is that they haven’t perfected the art of making one! Salads can be incredibly versatile and tasty if you’re willing to put a teensy bit of thought and effort into them beforehand.

This recipe comes from MenuMusings and is only one of unlimited salad possibilities. We chose to feature this “Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad” because it’s jam-packed with flavors to help hit all your sweet and salty cravings in one fell swoop. Unlike other recipes we feature, this one does take some prep time for marinating the chicken – but it’s completely worth it in the end.

Click here for MenuMusing’s Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe.

4. There are thousands upon thousands of “grilled vegetable” recipes on the internet because there is no ‘right way’ to grill a vegetable. But we loved Rebecca Crump’s recipe at Ezra Pound Cake because of her fantastically simple (and delicious!) balsamic vinaigrette marinade.

Not a huge veggie fan? Grilling vegetables brings out the natural sugars and adds caramelization which changes the flavor completely. Give it a try!

Click here for Ezra Pound Cake’s Grilled Vegetable with Balsamic Vinaigrette Marinade recipe.

3. From The Jolly Tomato we have something that’s more of a great healthy grilling idea than a recipe. Grilled Fruit! The concept and execution are simple- Slice up some fruit, throw it on a medium hot grill, and as soon as the grill marks appear, flip over.

Grilling fruit brings out the natural sweetness without having to add any extra sugars or additives. Whenever you’re craving something sweet, this is a great (maybe even tastier!) substitute for all of the bad-for-you desserts out there. For an extra dimension, try adding a little bit of fresh granola, honey, yogurt, or homemade whipped cream. Below are Gina Homolka’s grilled peaches, topped with honey and honey-flavored yogurt.

Some of the more popular fruits to grill are pineapples, bananas, and peaches – but feel free to get adventurous! There’s no messy risk involved if you’re using a Kenyon grill, where cleanup is only a dishwasher away.

This next recipe comes from Gina Homolka of skinnytaste.com and involves shrimp, avocados, and cheese… need we say more? These Shrimp Quesadillas with Tomato Avocado Salsa seem decadent, but weigh in at only about 300 calories for an entire quesadilla that is packed with nutrients and amazing flavors.

Gina recommends grilling the shrimp and quesadillas in a skillet, but using a Kenyon grill is a great way to infuse extra flavors into the shrimp and tortillas without having to use any oil or butter.

Click here for the Shrimp Quesadillas with Tomato Avocado Salsa recipe.

1. Our top pick for the best healthy grilled food this new year comes backed by scientific evidence of its health benefits. Salmon is high in protein, amino acids, Omega-3 fats (those are good!), tons of vitamins, and additional nutritional benefits are still being discovered. Being that salmon is also one of the staples of the grilling world, it’s no wonder that this recipe topped our list of healthy grilled foods.

There are infinite possibilities for preparing salmon on a grill. Sweet or salty, lemony or smokey, tons of different marinades, sides, and sauces to choose from… choosing just one recipe to highlight was difficult. The recipe we chose is great because it includes grilled asparagus on the side which compliments the flavor of the salmon while providing its own ‘superfood’ benefits (it actually used to be used as medication for arthritis because its inflammatory properties are so great!)

Martha Stewart’s recipe for Grilled Salmon Steaks with Mustard Sauce and Asparagus is top-notch and takes minimal prep with only a handful of ingredients.

Click here for the Grilled Salmon Steaks with Mustard Sauce and Asparagus Recipe