I bought theLe Creuset square grill pan last winter to provide the same type of low fat, high heat cooking that can be achieved on a outdoor grill. The pan heats up fast and thoroughly and maintains the high temperature necessary for grilling. Meat (primarliy fish and chicken) is sealed and develops the brown striations of a real grill. I've now tried other grill pans: the lightweight ones are not nearly as good as this one, although other heavy ones work just as well.