George Foreman's Knock-Out-the-Fat Barbecue and Grilling Cookbook [Paperback]

George Foreman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 1996

For all his one-liners about big-time eating, George Foreman is a symbol of great food coupled with great nutrition. That his 45-year-old body has been able to endure boxing matches with fighters half his age is a tribute to hard work and careful nutrition--especially low-fat cooking. In his new, user-friendly cookbook, George explains how to prepare hearty, wonderful meals that won't stress the waistline. Illustrations.

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For all his one-liners about big-time eating, George Foreman is a symbol of great food coupled with great nutrition. That his 45-year-old body has been able to endure boxing matches with fighters half his age is a tribute to hard work and careful nutrition--especially low-fat cooking. In his new, user-friendly cookbook, George explains how to prepare hearty, wonderful meals that won't stress the waistline. Illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Villard; 1 edition (May 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679771492
• ISBN-13: 978-0679771494
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #313,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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371 of 373 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Has nothing to do with the Foreman Grill, January 26, 2000

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Joseph M. Siegler (Garland, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: George Foreman's Knock-Out-the-Fat Barbecue and Grilling Cookbook (Paperback)

This book was a major disappointment for me. I bought a Foreman Grill, and was looking for a cookbook that has recipes just for the grill. I suppose part of the blame is mine, because I should have looked at the publication date (this book came out in 1996; the grill a few years later). This book makes no mention of his own Foreman Grill, and has a bit about what grill you should use.

If you're looking for a cookbook specifically for the Foreman Grill; look elsewhere - this isn't it.

85 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love the grill! The book is not bad either., July 13, 2001

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Snowy Chloe "snowychloe" - See all my reviews

This review is from: George Foreman's Knock-Out-the-Fat Barbecue and Grilling Cookbook (Paperback)

I was surprised by comments that this book isn't relevant to the George Foreman grill and that it doesn't tell you how long to cook on it. I don't think this is true at all. Equipment aside, grilling mostly involves a good rub or marinade for the meat and grilling it for the right length of time. I have this book and every recipe clearly tells you how to prepare the rub/marinade and how long the preparation and grilling times are! In fact, the preparation and cooking times are printed in orange ink and are hard to miss since the ingredients and recipe steps are in black ink. It should be noted however that these preparation and cooking times are printed at the *end* of each recipe, not the beginning.

There are two cooking times listed for almost every recipe - one for cooking on a charcoal grill, AND one for cooking on an electric grilling machine (obviously, the G.F. grill.) These grilling times are repeated within the recipe steps and there are tips on how to watch/test for doneness. Only four recipes aren't suitable for the electric grill (Texas Beef Ribs, BBQ Drumsticks, Roasted Garlic and Roasted Red Peppers). So don't think this book doesn't have instructions for the G.F. grill, it does.

This book has about 35 pages of general grilling and healthy eating information and about 130 pages of recipes. There are recipes for burgers and sandwiches, kabobs, steaks, spareribs, pork and lamb chops, chicken breasts, seafood and vegetables. I haven't tried all the recipes but my husband and I enjoyed the ones I've made so far. The recipes are relatively easy to prepare even if you're not a gourmet chef. [ I'm not! ;) ] As with any recipe, you just need to have the right ingredients on hand, most of which you probably already have if you like to cook (herbs and spices, vinegars, honey, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, wine, soy sauce...) There are a few fancier recipes that require a bit more time and effort, but the majority of the recipes are simple and can be done in 15-30 minutes (not counting marinade time.)

PS: The grill was made by Salton in 1994 and George Foreman started endorsing it in 1995. This book came out later in 1996, and I do think it was written with the grill in mind. (In fact, my copy of the book came free with my jumbo grill!) I think they just made the book more general so that people without the G.F. grill can use it too. I'm happy with this book but if you're unsure, check it out first at the library!

85 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TKO for Foreman, January 26, 2000

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James Ruff (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: George Foreman's Knock-Out-the-Fat Barbecue and Grilling Cookbook (Paperback)

I am very disappointed with this book. I expected specific instructions on how to use his grilling machine. Instead the bulk of the book contains general rules about healthy eating: 1. Avoid fat 2. Avoid fast food restaurants 3. Use of low fat substitutes 4. Substitute veggies for meat 5. etc. All of which most of us already know and have many books on these subjects.

Here and there in his book, he refers to using a grilling machine. (the reason I bought the book). However you have to hunt for this information. I was looking for specific ways to use his machine. Instead I got generalities.

I would suggest to anyone who has not bought his grilling machine, DON'T DO IT, unless you want to experiment on your own to find ways to use it. So far, I have used it to cook a hamburger which I overcooked because I didn't know how long to cook it. As long as I have the machine I will experiment with it. Maybe I will learn how to use it. His book certainly hasn't helped very much.