Another Way to Cook With Your Mini-Maker Griddle By Dash

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024
  • Today I demonstrate another way to cook using a mini-maker griddle.

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  • @offairhead
    @offairhead 3 года назад +34

    *I am still in S&B but I am disabled and it’s hard for me to stand at the stove. On good days I do my prep at the table then cook on the stove. On bad days I would order out before I saw this video. After seeing your video last year I bought three dash mini makers. Now on bad days my 2 girls and I sit at the table each with a mini maker and make our own food. They think it’s great fun to all cook together and I appreciate being able to still have homemade meals.*

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  3 года назад +9

      I'm glad you found value in my video and it warms my heart that I had a role to play in bringing a family together. Thanks for visiting my channel and leaving me such a heart-felt comment.

    • @TheFrugalMombot
      @TheFrugalMombot 3 месяца назад

      i have similar issues. i also have an instant pot and i can sauté in it, so cook a lot, and add stuff for a one pot meal. it allowed me to be able to cook at the sofa and not get up. hugs
      i love that you got some for your girls to help along. it’s time well spent together and they’re learning something from you while spending valuable time together.

  • @libbylandscape3560
    @libbylandscape3560 Месяц назад +1

    Ingenious, I never would have thought of that. Thanks!

  • @offairhead
    @offairhead 4 года назад +9

    I love when people think outside the box. You're my kind of lady. Thanks for the review.

  • @passinthru9757
    @passinthru9757 2 года назад +11

    Tip, to reduce tender cook time, place chicken a plastic bag and pound with a 16 Oz can of food to flatten for quicker and even cooking.
    I also cut my tenders in bite size pieces and it only takes 2 minutes on each side. I like flattening the pieces because it helps keep the white meat juicer.

  • @4evrcurious
    @4evrcurious 5 лет назад +8

    I love the griddle for hotel cooking, so this idea is a game changer! Thanks for sharing.

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Jendaya.....I use the mini-griddle for so many things...I love it! Thanks for stopping by to watch the video and leaving a comment.

    • @hokudadog7637
      @hokudadog7637 4 года назад +1

      Oooh, same! English muffin, Canadian bacon, and egg sandwich in the hotel room, cause sometimes I just don’t wanna eat at the hotel restaurant for breakfast

  • @theresedignard4267
    @theresedignard4267 2 года назад +4

    The Dash egg and rice cookers have a more even heat. This mini griddle cycles on and off and in the process draws more electricity on the cycling start ups. But, nice video. You can also use your pan in the rice cooker with water placed in rice cooker and pot set into water.
    Thanks for sharing. Looks delicious.

  • @PamRosenquist
    @PamRosenquist 2 месяца назад +1

    I had been wondering is this would work so thanks for answering my question!

  • @gingerblack4528
    @gingerblack4528 2 месяца назад +1

    Great idea! I think I'll go ahead and maybe purchase one!

  • @marciabrainard9837
    @marciabrainard9837 2 года назад +16

    Quicker cook time if you put those tenders right on the grill with no extra pot..even a frozen tender. Close lid for faster time, turn at intervals… pots convenient for canned items

    • @wardrobelion
      @wardrobelion 2 года назад

      I agree

    • @marciabrainard9837
      @marciabrainard9837 2 года назад +1

      Agree, just fry on griddle, use mine usually 3x’s a day, great scramble egg n cheese or 2sl of bacon 1st, then omelet

    • @InVinoVeritas.
      @InVinoVeritas. Год назад

      @@marciabrainard9837 Looking to get one of these. Question, does both top & bottom of griddle heat up? If so, probably missing out on half the cooking power cooking with lid open. But good to know if you want to boil water.

  • @josieharrison839
    @josieharrison839 2 года назад +4

    I really like your cookware, good find.

  • @JG-tk7cn
    @JG-tk7cn 4 года назад +5

    good video. i have the mini maker but never thought of putting a pot over it! you are very creative!

  • @leonagrant61
    @leonagrant61 2 года назад +11

    Why the pot ? Just cut the tender in half if need be and put it directly on the griddle,close the griddle down and it cooks really nicely.

    • @pequena_ninera
      @pequena_ninera Год назад +1

      That's what I was going to comment. The tenders can cook right on the griddle without having
      to wash a pot for it. Plus she can use shake n bake and make breaded tenders using the griddle.
      A small air fryer would work okay too. She could do so many meals in an air fryer or electric skillet.

    • @JNante
      @JNante 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@pequena_ninera she could but that would use more wattage I assume.

  • @KatjaGotYa
    @KatjaGotYa 5 лет назад +2

    Omg I love this!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @SamIAmJam
    @SamIAmJam 6 месяцев назад +9

    You could have just put that tender straight on the dash. I have the 8 inch dash and i cook all kinds of dishes on iy

    • @jimmiepatrum
      @jimmiepatrum 3 месяца назад

      I do the same. I cook chicken, pork, beef right on the Dash. Much quicker and the meats are very tender. Diane

    • @caryw8636
      @caryw8636 3 месяца назад +1

      @@jimmiepatrum I also agree with cooking the chicken (maybe even ALL 3) directly on the griddle, however, I think the macaroni & cheese (and soups etc.) was a good example for using a small pot.

  • @semi-living3407
    @semi-living3407 5 лет назад +2

    What a brilliant way to improvise and make what you have work for you!

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  5 лет назад

      Thanks, Semi Living.....Im glad to have another way to cook if I need it. I will probably just use this method to cook sides for the meal and cook the main dish in the rice cooker.

  • @comfeefort
    @comfeefort 5 лет назад +7

    I have the dash grill, I use at work, I cook an egg in the Morning, Tilapia fish for lunch and chicken tender coated in shake and bake, for dinner. Obviously you have to cut it to fit on grill. I'll try this with a pot

    • @caelidhg6261
      @caelidhg6261 5 лет назад

      I wonder if you couldn't just use the waffle maker as a grill?

    • @comfeefort
      @comfeefort 5 лет назад

      @@caelidhg6261 I'm sure You could, if it's a thick piece of meat, you might have to move the pieces around

  • @Lilbittv150
    @Lilbittv150 4 года назад +5

    Omg you should do another cooking segment I would love to see different recipes! 😃

  • @howardlangford8087
    @howardlangford8087 2 года назад +2

    Wow great info on the great little machine. 👍🏻

  • @Tracywhited2
    @Tracywhited2 4 года назад +2

    Really love these cooking vids on those things !!!! Just got mine yesterday and ready to play too. Lol.

  • @ebizzychris1780
    @ebizzychris1780 5 лет назад +2

    I love that little griddle. I use mine all the time

  • @HobbsHorror
    @HobbsHorror 5 лет назад +3

    Great addition to the series

  • @shirleyswitzer
    @shirleyswitzer 7 месяцев назад +5

    It will cook much faster if you cut the chicken in half. And then do not use a pot. Just grill it.

  • @brianmi40
    @brianmi40 5 лет назад +5

    Great idea to use the Dash with a pan, but besides one of these I picked up a Hot Logic Mini, which draws only 45 watts, and will let you put about anything from uncooked chicken to soup in a 6 cup container and cook it in a few hours!
    Between those two, I'm pretty much set for cooking, although do carry a mini rocket stove and a alcohol stove. -- no explosive gases in my van! (propane...)

    • @privateprivate8366
      @privateprivate8366 5 лет назад

      B Miller yep, other than the Dash waffle maker I got for cheap, I bought a Hot Logic Mini. ❤️ that thing! I bring healthier lunches to work, save money, and not only cooks my food in my glass container until its piping hot, right on my desk next to me, but as I eat and get to the bottom, my food gets hotter, instead of losing heat. It’s just a good idea to make sure that you loosen clamps on lid tops as, the steam heat will pucker the top a bit. But, it really is TJ best thing since sliced 🍞!

  • @MelindaGilman
    @MelindaGilman 3 месяца назад

    thats great information. thanks for sharing.

  • @sherylldupuis6323
    @sherylldupuis6323 3 года назад +1

    Wow. You are brilliant there girl. 🌹. Wonderful idea. I love my griddle , but never thought of using a pot..so glad l caught your video..nice video. Tfs. Have a great day. ❤️

  • @paulettehilk4884
    @paulettehilk4884 5 лет назад +14

    Couldn’t chicken be cooked directly on griddle.

    • @comfeefort
      @comfeefort 5 лет назад +5

      Yes! But if you want to stew it, You would use this method. Like if you wanted to cook the chicken in a broth with veggies.

  • @ambitiousbeauty1013
    @ambitiousbeauty1013 3 года назад +5

    I see lil cute small pots like that all the time in the thrift store.

  • @TheGramaLady
    @TheGramaLady 2 года назад +5

    I totally get this for something like Mac & cheese, clever. For a chicken tender, what’s the advantage of the pot than directly on the griddle?

    • @kimkacer782
      @kimkacer782 2 года назад +2

      One I can think of is easier clean up.... another might be I suppose, if you were also doing a sauce.

    • @wardrobelion
      @wardrobelion 2 года назад +2

      I wondered the same thing. I’d just use the griddle to grill it…

  • @theresedignard4267
    @theresedignard4267 3 года назад +4

    The Dash 8 inch let’s you regulate temps I heard. Are you familiar with the slightly larger one? You are using it as their other higher end ones were in Japan. Very cool that you found this out. Great tip. Thanks for sharing.

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  3 года назад +2

      I did see the larger one at a garage sale a while back and now I wish I would have purchased it. The only downside I saw was that I believe it uses 650 watts which at the time I thought...nah!...that's too much wattage for what I would use it for.

    • @theresedignard4267
      @theresedignard4267 3 года назад +1

      Good point on the power drain vs. RV life. If I ever buy the larger one, I think I will look into a step regulator. You can set how much power is drawn that way. It is often used on industrial equipment to regulate speed by adjusting current/wattage drawn. I always thought that if I ever return to sailing or go van life that maybe it good regulate a smaller AC, or heater. Though the camping excursions I went on, I just brought one of the reptile heating lights. It was enough to take the bite of the cold off. Bulbs are 50 to 100 W. Ah, love experimenting. There is a technical term for a step-regulator, but the name eludes me.

  • @aworkinprogress2642
    @aworkinprogress2642 7 месяцев назад +6

    Why would you not just fry the chicken on the griddle.

  • @theresedignard4267
    @theresedignard4267 3 года назад +3

    Dash has a small pot for soup, stews, rice, etc. it has a steamer basket to. The temperature is more constant on those. Do you ever slice your chicken into smaller pieces? If so, does it cook faster? Do you know how much Wattage it uses?

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  3 года назад +1

      Hi Therese, Thanks for checking out the video and leaving me a comment. I've never cut the chicken smaller but I would think it would cook faster if you did. Also, I believe that it uses 200 Watts when the blue light is actually on (so not consistently). Thanks again for checking out the video.

    • @theresedignard4267
      @theresedignard4267 3 года назад +1

      Items that cycle on and off use up more power than a constant one. I wonder if a step regulator device would level your surge draw? Ahhh, something to investigate, eh?

    • @howardlangford8087
      @howardlangford8087 2 года назад +1

      Wow this is so great, I love all the info that you give on this incredible machine. 👍🏻

  • @pamelaklemp5615
    @pamelaklemp5615 6 месяцев назад +1

    When Van Camping PERCENT OF TOTAL WATTS USED becomes important between charges... How many Watts was your PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY, or did you plug it into a REGULAR WALL AC OUTLET? What was the TOTAL PERCENT OF WATTAGE USED? Total time cooking was appropriately 10 minutes (mostly without a lid covering the pot).

  • @semi-living3407
    @semi-living3407 5 лет назад +3

    You dear lady are a *GENIUS*

  • @josieharrison839
    @josieharrison839 2 года назад +2

    I see you fridge is small. Is it sufficient for one? Does it have a freezer part?

  • @tinabeane
    @tinabeane 2 года назад +1

    I'll have to give that a try, have a little camping pot. Genius!!!

  • @jenwang7187
    @jenwang7187 3 года назад +1

    such a clever way to use the griddle to heat up like a stove !

  • @AnnsTinyLife
    @AnnsTinyLife 5 лет назад +1

    Oh man I really want one of those mini griddle's. I'm trying to decide which cookware I'm going to take with me. I love cast iron. I have two pieces that together make a little oven. But man they're big and heavy. I almost moved in this weekend but am still working on a couple of things.

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Ann, I'm glad I got one of these. It has proved itself to me as a valuable addition to my van kitchen. As you know, I'm a big chicken when it comes to using propane in my van so I found it necessary to look for alternative ways to cook. Now I know that while I'm cooking my main course in the rice cooker or in some other way (like on a fire) I can cook the side dishes using this. I'm a very happy camper....lol

    • @AnnsTinyLife
      @AnnsTinyLife 5 лет назад

      @@travelinggypsie2085 i will probably use a lot of solar, but I still wanted another kind of energy for cooking if my battery bank is dead. I have a butane single burner and will have it sitting right by a window which I can open while cooking. It opens from the bottom not the top so it will be ok even if it's raining. I got one of those mini grills on my amazon wish list and may get one this week possibly.

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  5 лет назад +1

      @@AnnsTinyLife It's very smart to have a secondary cooking solution.....I figure I'll just come knock on your door if my battery bank runs dry....lol...just messing! My only back up is a propane stove that I will use outside and, of course cooking on the open fire....I do have a couple video ideas on some purchases I made for use in a backup cooking situation. As soon as the weather gets better I will be posting those so keep a look out for them.

    • @AnnsTinyLife
      @AnnsTinyLife 5 лет назад

      @@travelinggypsie2085 looking forward to it!

  • @swone6349
    @swone6349 3 года назад +1

    Great video! What brand refrigerator is that?

    • @jimastro67
      @jimastro67 3 года назад +1

      looks like a Wagan Cooler (Refrigerator). Not sure of the model

  • @teresa5590
    @teresa5590 5 лет назад +2

    I have the mini waffle maker but will be getting the griddle also i love your little refrigerator is that a 12 volt

  • @kmm291
    @kmm291 3 года назад +2

    Very interesting video

  • @brianmi40
    @brianmi40 5 лет назад +1

    Also, keep in mind that as a safe alternative to 165 degrees, cooking at 145 for 8 mins. at that temperature is also rated safe. It essentially changes the quicker safety of reaching 165 internally, to reaching and holding at 145 for several minutes... whichever comes first!

  • @deo1124
    @deo1124 4 года назад +1

    Where can I buy the exact cookware that you were using. I need that for my mom.

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  4 года назад +2

      I am not sure where you can find it now. I bought mine a few years back at a garage sale for $5.00. The name of the set is the "Coleman Peak 1 Cook Set". You could probably google it to find where you can get it if they still make them.

    • @sof3377
      @sof3377 4 года назад +1

      bed bath and beyond, amazon, target, and kohl’s

  • @wardrobelion
    @wardrobelion 2 года назад +3

    When you make Mac n cheese, if you use the express Mac or microwave packs they should cook a lot faster for you. The noodles are thinner than regular boxed elbows and boxed Mac n cheeses. They may even precook and dehydrate them so they cook faster, I don’t know 🤷‍♀️. I love your nesting pots. Great find. Thanks for the video.

  • @lct7192000
    @lct7192000 Год назад +4

    If you put the pot cover or a piece of aluminum over the pot, it'll contain the heat and cook quicker.

  • @josieharrison839
    @josieharrison839 2 года назад +1

    Where did you get your fridge?

  • @KetogenicKim
    @KetogenicKim 5 лет назад

    That's awesome about the pots! 👍

    • @KetogenicKim
      @KetogenicKim 5 лет назад +1

      I'm still watching older videos, do you may have done so. I'll bet it would cook a perfect little hamburger .

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  5 лет назад

      I agree...I haven't tried it yet but it's the perfect size for it!

  • @peggywoods4327
    @peggywoods4327 Год назад +6

    The only problem I see with this is that the little pans will scratch the coating on the Dash griddle 😢 thus rendering it unusable for cooking on its own...

    • @jim0311
      @jim0311 Год назад +4

      Put parchment paper or aluminum foil down first

  • @TheBookOfRoo
    @TheBookOfRoo 2 года назад +2

    I tried this it did not work for me

    • @jamiehershon
      @jamiehershon 2 года назад +1

      same here. it didn't insulate the metal cup for me enough to make anything.

  • @realChocolateDiamond
    @realChocolateDiamond 5 лет назад

    Hi, what power unit are you using?

    • @travelinggypsie2085
      @travelinggypsie2085  5 лет назад +2

      I have a Kodiak Inergy solar power generator. I did a video on it if you are interested in checking it out.

    • @brianmi40
      @brianmi40 5 лет назад

      I just have a 400 watt inverter hooked to the vehicle battery. As long as you're running just a few mins. you'll be fine, for longer, just let the engine idle after about 5 mins. of cooking.

  • @gwendolynmeredith5779
    @gwendolynmeredith5779 4 месяца назад

    I have a George Forman Griddle..

  • @Melonlord85
    @Melonlord85 5 лет назад +2

    YOOOO THIS IS SO SMART

  • @jaysasso4392
    @jaysasso4392 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fish would even be faster, if you like fish :) shrimp in few mins too...

  • @joanshealy1662
    @joanshealy1662 3 года назад +1

    The problem with that method is that it turns on and off as you said so it’s a very long cooking process for cooking meat but good for emergency use I guess hope it didn’t shorten the life of the dash cooking for so long it’s not intended for extended cooking time use though

  • @privateprivate8366
    @privateprivate8366 5 лет назад +1

    Nice. I just picked up the waffle maker for $7.99 @ Marshall’s.

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 4 года назад +1

    I have the bit larger dash griddle. This is ingenious!!

  • @edieboudreau9637
    @edieboudreau9637 8 месяцев назад

    If you touch the back of the dash to the pan side, it will assist the heating of your pot a bit faster.

  • @alicemcg2163
    @alicemcg2163 5 лет назад +9

    are you not afraid that the cloth hanging nearby is a fire hazard ???

    • @brianmi40
      @brianmi40 5 лет назад

      I think the camera angle is deceiving, as it doesn't look like it's that close. Since it's not an open flame, being even 5" away (not directly above, but to the side) from a not surface like that will prevent a fire.

  • @onlyone266
    @onlyone266 4 года назад

    I would use an aluminum pot that would actually heat better that the thicker metal. Just an idea.

  • @wardrobelion
    @wardrobelion 2 года назад

    A way to make use of the other hot plate while you’re cooking is to clamp your bread to it or biscuit dough for toast or biscuits…cool use of your griddle…

  • @Becauseimme
    @Becauseimme Год назад

    Are you a Tyson Fury fan?

  • @natashasbathgate4188
    @natashasbathgate4188 2 года назад

    You go lady. ❤

  • @logothaironsides2942
    @logothaironsides2942 2 года назад

    clever. I suppose the 40 minutes to do mac and cheese is not taking full power constantly.

    • @jim0311
      @jim0311 Год назад

      They're low wattage

  • @girlnextdoorgrooming
    @girlnextdoorgrooming Год назад

    I would melt the butter, put the seasonings in it and stir them in then toss the chicken tenders

  • @raffinataonline
    @raffinataonline 11 месяцев назад

    👍👏