The invention provides cooking systems that improve control over condensate generated from vapor and steam during cooking and storage. Further, the system according to the disclosure contained hereinwith provides easy user control over whether such condensate is discharged outside or inside the cooking chamber, or both.

An outdoor cooking/grilling apparatus comprising at least one cooking/grilling surface, a removable pan disposed below the cooking/grilling surface(s), and a heat source disposed above the cooking/grilling surface(s), all of which elements are contained within an enclosure. The heat surface being disposed above the cooking/grilling surface(s) avoids flare-ups that would otherwise result when secretions from a cooked foodstuff would come into contact with the heat source. Instead, such secretions are collected in the pan and may be used to enhance the palatability of the foodstuff prior to consumption. A heat shield may be provided for retaining and redirecting heat from the heat source in the enclosure, a safety mechanism may selectively activate and deactivate the heat source, and the heat source may be adjustably positionable with respect to the cooking/grilling surface(s). A method for cooking/grilling is also disclosed.

An outdoor cooking/grilling apparatus comprising at least one cooking/grilling surface, a removable pan disposed below the cooking/grilling surface(s), and a heat source disposed above the cooking/grilling surface(s), all of which elements are contained within an enclosure. The heat surface being disposed above the cooking/grilling surface(s) avoids flare-ups that would otherwise result when secretions from a cooked foodstuff would come into contact with the heat source. Instead, such secretions are collected in the pan and may be used to enhance the palatability of the foodstuff prior to consumption. A heat shield may be provided for retaining and redirecting heat from the heat source in the enclosure, a safety mechanism may selectively activate and deactivate the heat source, and the heat source may be adjustably positionable with respect to the cooking/grilling surface(s). A method for cooking/grilling is also disclosed.

A kitchen utensil or device, specifically a strainer, is constructed and adapted to attach removably to the side of a pan, pot, or bowl, to provide a convenient means to allow for the separation of solid food product from liquid. The strainer includes a generally planar top surface, having a plurality of small gauge holes, slits, or openings in its surface. The holes are effective to allow a liquid to pass through the surface of the utensil while retaining the solid food product. The device is attachable by a clip to the rim of an existing pan, pot, or bowl.

A kitchen utensil or device, specifically a strainer, is constructed and adapted to be removably attached to the side of a pan, pot, or bowl, to provide a convenient means to allow for the separation of solid food product from liquid. The strainer includes a generally planar top surface, having a plurality of small gauge holes, slits, or openings in its surface. The holes are effective to allow a liquid to pass through the surface of the utensil while retaining the solid food product. The device is attachable by a clip to the rim of an existing pan, pot, or bowl.

A baking tray assembly includes a tray having a base, a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the base, and an open upper end defining an interior volume. A splatter guard is removably securable to the tray, wherein the splatter guard is configured to cover the open upper end of the tray when secured thereto. At least one pour spout projects upwardly from the perimeter wall of the tray, such that a tip of the pour spout is positioned above an upper edge of the perimeter wall. The splatter guard may include cut-outs that define a pour spout opening for excess liquid to flow to the pour spout from the interior volume of the tray even when the splatter guard is secured to the tray. The baking tray assembly may include multiple pour spouts to easily drain excess liquids from the tray as needed.

A baking tray assembly includes a tray having a base, a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the base, and an open upper end defining an interior volume. A splatter guard is removably securable to the tray, wherein the splatter guard is configured to cover the open upper end of the tray when secured thereto. At least one pour spout projects upwardly from the perimeter wall of the tray, such that a tip of the pour spout is positioned above an upper edge of the perimeter wall. The splatter guard may include cut-outs that define a pour spout opening for excess liquid to flow to the pour spout from the interior volume of the tray even when the splatter guard is secured to the tray. The baking tray assembly may include multiple pour spouts to easily drain excess liquids from the tray as needed.

The nestable cookware with detachable handle is a kit. The nestable cookware with detachable handle is cookware. The nestable cookware with detachable handle incorporates a plurality of cooking pans, an accessory kit, and a handle structure. The plurality of cooking pans are nestable structures. The plurality of cooking pans includes a collection of individual pan structures. The accessory kit contains cooking accessories that are stored within the plurality of cooking pans. The handle structure forms a grip that detachably attaches to any individual pan structure selected from the plurality of cooking pans.

The nestable cookware with detachable handle is a kit. The nestable cookware with detachable handle is cookware. The nestable cookware with detachable handle incorporates a plurality of cooking pans, an accessory kit, and a handle structure. The plurality of cooking pans are nestable structures. The plurality of cooking pans includes a collection of individual pan structures. The accessory kit contains cooking accessories that are stored within the plurality of cooking pans. The handle structure forms a grip that detachably attaches to any individual pan structure selected from the plurality of cooking pans.

A cookware system which includes a pan and a strainer lid to safely and efficiently drain hot liquids without removing the lid is disclosed. The strainer lid comprises a transparent disk with a heat-resistant peripheral rim that seals to the top of the pan, preventing spillage. A central twist knob is rotatably mounted on the lid and connected to a pivot arm positioned beneath the disk. The pivot arm extends to a cavity within the rim, where the pivot arm controls a strainer cover that aligns with or blocks a set of strainer holes embedded in the rim. By rotating the knob, the user can selectively open or close the strainer to control liquid flow. The system enables controlled draining of liquids, such as water or grease, while retaining food inside the pan, thereby improving user safety by minimizing contact with steam or splashing liquid during cooking.