Good for microwave steaming
I have had this microwave steamer for a few years now and it has held up great. Love that it is dishwasher safe. The only downfall is that it is closer to boiling your veggies rather than steaming due to the fact that the veggies will sit in the cooking liquid. Also, smaller bits can fall out while draining liquids from the gap at the top where lit fits on. Since I have had it for some time, I no longer have the instructions. Cooking times vary and while this is called a rice cooker in this section, I have never once used it to cook rice. Maybe I should do an internet search and give that a go. I am sure there are some archived recipes using this cooker from Pampered Chef (or maybe some savvy chefs with a blog)!! Overall, I would say this item is definitely worth its price. I have cooked carrots, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and potatoes in this. Hmmm, reviewing this item has given me renewed interest in pulling this out of my cupboards and doing more experimentation. :-)
jessica77
Chico, CA