does the grooved or flat plates makes any difference with the end result of what you cooking or its all aesthetic?
1306051
It depends on what you are cooking. The grooved plates give a nice grill mark texture to sandwiches, but flat will not. As for actual cooking of the item i find it pretty same on either plates.
436961
It does. It looks a little square when you make it, but, when it cooks it comes out round.
1259308
Yes, both top and bottom plates are ridged, and they are not reversible (IE the backside of the removable plates are not flat and not teflon-coated, so they're not intended as a cook surface.)
1999163
I would say- the plastic and wooden are better, in a case of stainless utensilis- the small scratches are possible.
1564390
It's nice because you can brown/saute things before you start slow cooking them and not dirty another dish. I haven't noticed any excessive sticking, either. There is a "vapor seal" formed from the steam and maybe that has something to do with it. I love mine!
1838286
It does have a straighter edge. However, it pours well. I think it's a matter a preference. To me, the straighter edge works better. I have a complete set of Calphalon cookware and find it's the best. It helps to have good tools when cooking. I hope this helps. Best wishes and happy cooking.
913040
Yes. Done it and it cooks the same. The only thing is that since its less slanted it drains less fat out
512742
Nope, there is no difference. The sides are the same. Either way is fine. Enjoy!
1524274
Mine has ridged plates. It does a good job of cooking but I wished the cooking surfaces were removable to facilitate cleaning.
466426
Yes it can with no problem, in fact I use the groove side for meats and the flat side for everything else.
1814844
Not exactly sure of the question. The surface is somewhat uneven but it does not affect the cooking aspect for the griddle.
938419
Not really. But if you're going to use it to griddle eggs, for example, or pancakes for more than 2 people, you might just want to go ahead and invest in that 2nd flat plate. Also, I'm kind of sorry we invested in a 2nd griddle plate. Pannini's don't require griddle marks on both sides. Hope that helps. This appliance is commercial grade if you ask me. So glad we bought it!
785626
It is the same pattern, but the cups are larger and the plates are slightly thicker. We use them together and have not had anyone notice a difference unless you are looking closely. I actually prefer the new thickness.
1002489
both the top and bottom are the same and yes they are ridged.......its not flat at all and it is easy to clean ............
2177542
No the outside is the shinier part of the dish, and on the inside its that rougher type of material that makes the dish. the inside is like a ivory color and the ouside is the bright wihite. I love this dish becuase my grandma used this for her pies and I can keep up the tradition now. It is so hard to find a good dish at big box chain stores but i absolutely love this dish! Hopefully this helps and you iwll love it as much as I do!
2093471
There really isn't much of a difference. If you cook something a long time in plain cast iron you might detect a bit of a mineral taste but it's barely noticeable. Beside that, iron in your diet is a good thing. ;-)
148137
They are kind of rounded. You can cut meat on it, but more towards the center. The food does tend to meet in the middle of the plate. I generally do not put more than a meat and one side on the plate and use the bowl for an additional side. Hope that is helpful.