Sometimes you just doh't want to fire up the outdoor barbeque (or the weather's inclement) or go through the extra expense of electricity or gas for the oven or stove. At times like these the simplicity and ease of this nonstick reversible grill pan and griddle come in really handy. Parts are dishwasher safe, easy to switch out and clean and the machine itself is so versatile you'll wonder why it took you so long to buy one. While we've only tried it on a few simple items -- panini, breakfast sausage and pancaked, we're already thinking of other meals to prepare using it. So glad we bought it. Highly recommend it to others.