I love living in New York City, but one of my frequent laments is not having any outdoor space. I crave even a small balcony on which to plant a grill. Grilling is just such an easy, delicious way to cook. Just this Memorial Day in New Hampshire, we grilled up asparagus, chicken satay, hot dogs, burgers, and more -- feeding a crowd of 15 in no time at all.

This all leads me to my latest fixation -- indoor grills. Even though living in New York also means that I have barely enough counter space for such an appliance, it might be worth it for the summertime to make room. William-Sonoma's new All-Clad grill is rather expensive ($300) but it looks pretty fantastic and the two dials allow you to heat different foods at different temps.

The George Forman Grill is more reasonably priced, but I'm concerned about losing the flavor of the meats. Using a grill pan is another option -- a Chowhound user recommends one for grilling lamb chops, making paninis, and cooking bacon so it doesn't sit in the fat. Good points, but still doesn't satisfy that mysterious feeling of grilling satisfaction. I think I might just have to stick to this recipe for broiling steak in the oven.

Does anyone have any first-hand experience with indoor grills or great recipes for the grill pan?