284111 Mon Mar 27 01:24:38 -0800 2006 8 31 Home Cooking 0 1518101 Looking to buy a Panini press/ Grill, was looking at the Cuisinart models but some run over $100, does anybody have any recs? Any price point is fine. Thanks!! Mon Mar 27 01:24:38 -0800 2006 0 bboba 1 1518112 Cuisinart is worth the $. Mon Mar 27 05:00:43 -0800 2006 1518101 0 Karl S 1 1518114 I bought the Cuisinart at Best Buy for $129. We use it all the time and I think it is worth the money. Mon Mar 27 08:12:22 -0800 2006 1518101 0 Tugboat 1 1518168 I'll chime in with a resounding YES to Cuisinart. I have "The Griddler" model. It has temperature controls, comes with two sets of plates (grill and flat) and they are dishwasher safe. It's worth every dime! Mon Mar 27 12:26:05 -0800 2006 1518101 0 cbauer 1 1518171 I've been happy with the Australian Breville press. The model I have only has flat plates, but I can control the height of the top plate. Besides sandwiches I use it to grill stuffed mushrooms. paulj Mon Mar 27 12:30:47 -0800 2006 1518101 0 paulj 1 1518174 The difference between the Cuisinart and the other cheaper models is the removable grill plates that are dishwasher safe. I wish I had realized this before I bought one of the less expensive ones that is more difficult to clean than I'd like. In retrospect, I would not hesitate to buy the Cuisinart and would use if more often than I use my current one because of the ease of use/cleaning. Mon Mar 27 12:36:54 -0800 2006 1518101 0 MAH 2 1518211 My Breville plates are not removeable, but they are flat and nonstick. So I don't need anything more than a couple of paper towels to clean them. paulj Mon Mar 27 14:23:48 -0800 2006 1518174 0 paulj 1 1518281 Took the plunge, went out and bought the Cuisinart Griddler. Just had a mushroom, spinach, caramelized onion Panini, and am in heaven! Thanks to all for your recs. If you have any recipes, please post them! I'm sure I'll be using my Cuisinart daily. Mon Mar 27 19:03:01 -0800 2006 1518101 0 bboba 2 1518352 Congrats on your purchase - don't forget it also opens all the way up so the whole things is flat for double the cooking space! Have fun! Tue Mar 28 07:37:57 -0800 2006 1518281 0 cbauer