I wanted my husband to bring our gas grill into the garage and he refused saying it wasn't safe.  I bought this grill in the spring, replacing another grill that did not work for us.  I left it in the box for months.  Eventually we bought chicken wings and my husband said this is the perfect time to use the Ninja.  I found a recipe, seasoned the wings and we have been hooked ever since.  Everything I cooked on this grill has turned out great, with the exception of the pork tenderloin I overcooked.  I didn't have my glasses on when I read the recipe so I cooked it for 30 minutes instead of 20.  I would recommend purchasing the thermometer.