There's a reason why the Cuisinart Griddler has been popular for a long time. It's well-built, reasonably easy to clean, does the job well, and is covered by at three year warranty. So, as contact grills to it's a good choice from a reputable company.
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One of the things we do most often with our Griddler is cook meats, and my Mum sometimes does fish (I'm not a seafood fan!).
Typically we'll do burgers, which might be homemade burgers that we have prepared and frozen or we sometimes get frozen burgers from the grocery store. Either way, we go for burgers that are based on lean meat with no preservatives or other odd ingredients! If we find boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs on special that makes a really nice treat -- done on the grill they will come out quite tender as long as you don't overcook them.
Sausages done on the grill are also nice. And pork loin chops are good, too. With any meat done on a grill you have to learn how to time your food, because it does cook quite a bit faster than it would in a pan. If you're preparing other dishes, it's best to wait till everything is almost ready before putting your meat in the grill. That way you can take it out at just the right time and serve everything while it's hot.
You can also use the grill flat and do your breakfasts on it. Cook bacon & sausages on one side and put eggs or pancakes on the other (that would be a Sunday brunch treat for us!).
If you like fish it can be cooked very quickly on a grill. You have to treat it gently, especially if you have a delicate fish. You can actually try brushing the fish with a wee bit of oil and a use a sprinkle of lemon juice for extra flavor, then wrap it in aluminum foil and put it in the grill. It will "steam-grill" it's own juices.
If you put the fish directly on the grill I recommend brushing the plates first with a good light-flavored oil like grapeseed oil so that your fish won't stick. I do this with meat, too, using a silicone pastry brush because it can stand the heat. You only need about half-a-teaspoon of oil to do both plates when they are warm.
Other than that, play around with spices or marinades for your meat and fish. Sometimes a new flavor can be really delightful. Try adding some sliced onions and peppers to the grill just a minute or two before the meat is done -- they will roast in whatever juices are there but still have some "crunch."
