Inspired by a trip to Europe, where warm, melty menus year 'round. Building from the design principles of your stove top waffle pan with two interlocking hinged halves. Preheat both sides, then place your sandwich inside and squeeze the handles together to cook from both top and bottom. The result is dramatically reduced cooking time, and when it comes time to flip the sandwich prevent messes and burned fingertips! Ribs on the inside of this pan sear sandwiches with flavorful grill marks. So simple to clean and store compared to a cumbersome electric counter-top model, plus American made!! Not surprisingly, this product also works wonderfully for quickly searing steaks, chops and chicken, oven safe up to 400 degrees. Nordic Ware is family owned and proudly made in the USA for over 75 years. Famously known for the Bundt Pan Nordic Ware also manufacturers other high quality kitchenware products which include; everyday Bakeware, Cookware, Grilling, Microwave and Kitchen Accessories. We pride ourselves in exceeding customer expectations, so when you purchase from Nordic Ware you are buying direct from the manufacturer and any questions or concerns with your purchase will be handled directly.