BBQ Grill Pan

Rain has cancelled the backyard cookout, but the burgers don’t need to know. This BBQ grill pan brings the cooking indoors, using your gas or electric stovetop instead of a separate grill. It makes sense for the apartment cook who wants to grill shrimp, chicken or vegetables without planning dinner around access to a patio.

The useful bit is the drip pan underneath the cooking surface. It catches excess fat and grease, and adding water helps reduce smoke and splattering. That’s a more practical selling point than pretending your kitchen has become a barbecue joint. You can also fill the drip pan with marinade to help add moisture and flavor while food cooks above it.

The stainless steel grill has a double-coated nonstick surface, so cleanup needn’t become the evening’s second activity. It’s dishwasher safe, though hand washing is recommended. A useful gift for someone with a stovetop, a burger craving and absolutely no interest in standing outside in the rain.