Associated Press
Surrender no more to the seasons of the sun, for you can enjoy delicious food, cooked to absolute perfection, any night that you wish to stay inside, writes author Jamee Ruth in "Grill Pan Cookbook." The basic rule for using a grill pan is to preheat the pan over medium heat until it is very hot, and Ruth advises using a pan with a nonstick finish. The recipes are relatively simple, most with a half-dozen or so ingredients, and use contemporary flavors like wasabi paste and citrus-raspberry vinaigrette. Aside from the obvious indoor-outdoor differences, cooking delicate food is one are where the grill pan can set itself apart from the traditional grill. With no slats for the food to fall through, small or flaky items like artichoke hearts or mussels can be tossed on the grill without worrying about them feeding the fire instead of your family.


Health
Grill without grime, even after Labor Day, with the Grill Pan Cookbook, by Jamee Ruth. You'll need a stovetop grill pan, with its foodsearing ridges and fat-trapping valleys, but you'll be rewarded with 50 light dinners. Try Garlic Chicken Kabobs on Rosemary Skewers, Mahi Mahi With Citrus-Raspberry Vinaigrette, and Grilled Radicchio and Endive Salad.


Book Description
A new essential in the kitchen, the grill pan is a wonderful tool cooks everywhere are falling in love with. It's great for low-fat cooking and is a must-have for rainy days and city dwellers who dream of grilling but don't have the outdoor space. Delicious, healthy meals happen in minutes with chef Jamee Ruth's easy techniques and recipes. With the Grill Pan Cookbook, home cooks will never be at a loss for an enticing recipe that maximizes the grill pan's amazing potential. Including scores of ideas for lean meats, shrimp, chicken, and succulent vegetables, this fun and inviting cookbook makes whipping up beautifully grilled dishes a snap.


About the Author
Jamee Ruth is a culinary expert who also specializes in useful tools for the kitchen. She has been a guest chef on such national television and radio shows as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee and AM Los Angeles. She lives in Newport Beach, California. David Roth class is a Los Angeles-based photographer whose work has appeared in Shape, Travel & Leisure, Outside, Bon Appetit, and elsewhere.

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