Meet the Cook Behind Griddle 101
Hi! I’m Johnny, a former diner-style short-order cook who fell in love with griddle cooking. I am not a trained chef, I am just a guy who worked in commercial kitchens for 20 years including 2 years as a manager at Bob Evans, a diner chain in the midwest. In 2020 when Covid hit, I bought my first residential griddle and started making Youtube videos. Now, after 300 videos and 18 millioin views I am lucky enough to have turned griddle cooking into a full time career. Whether you’re brand-new to cooking or just fired up your first griddle, you’re in the right place.
What Griddle 101 (this site) Offers You
Griddle 101 is all about keeping it simple and realistic. Whether you’re just getting started or figuring things out as you go, this is the place for the basics—setup, maintenance, and the kind of tips that actually help. The recipes are made for regular folks cooking for their families, not chasing viral food trends. No 5-pound burgers here—just real food that works.
If you want all the beginner info and 101 recipes in one place, check out my eBook Griddle 101: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Flat Top Grilling. It’s everything I wish I had when I got started.
Join the Journey to Griddle Greatness
I’m on a quest to discover and share the 101 best recipes you can make on a griddle. Together, we’ll explore everything from diner-style classics to backyard hibachi! These recipes are perfect for your next family meal. I’d love for you to join me on this tasty adventure—fire up your griddle, and let’s get cooking!
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This also comes with 5 recipes and a copy of my temp chart which I think is the most helpful thing for new griddle owners.
