what are all those bowls and things in the pic? Do I get all of them with this steamer or is it some kind of trick?
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The structure of the steamer is like a double boiler steamer that you use on the stove-top. You get four parts to your unit: 1) The bottom "pan" is where you put just an INCH of water. The idea is to get this small amount of water boiling. I start with hot tap water to get things rolling faster. 2) The insert "pan" (just a bit smaller than the water holding pan) has holes through the bottom so the steam can get through to do the cooking. 3) There is an insert "shelf" for the pan with the holes, so that you can put two layers of veggies in--say potatoes in the bottom and something that needs less heat or cooking time on the shelf. One thing that I do all the time is put veggies in the bottom and poach a salmon fillet on the shelf. 4) The fourth piece is the lid. All in all, this is a great item. I eat steamed veggies from it all the time and they cook in less than half the time that a steamer on the stove does. Cut up potatoes or broccoli cooks in 4-6 minutes. Frozen peas are ready in a minute (the water has to get boiling to make steam!) Of course time increases with the amount of stuff you load in! Mine are single servings. If you are cooking for a family, just do it in a stove-top steamer! PS: Cleans with a quick rinse under the tap. Just the thing for a busy single person like me!
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Our kitchen is being re-done, so for a week our steamer is packaged, but the other 2 answers seemed right. We love ours and use it all the time, and have given a couple as gifts. Good luck.
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it comes with a small pamphlet with 6 recipes and a table of cooking times for basic foods (various vegetables, fish fillet, chicken breast). the table was useful in adapting my own recipes. you can find many recipes if you google "parchment paper recipes", "en papillote recipes", or "packet cooking recipes". i found them to be equivalent to the way the Lekue Steam Case works. good luck and have fun!
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I was asked to answer your question as a reviewer. The steamer bowl is optional. I don't even use it to cook the rice. I have used it with just water in the rice cooker part and steamed veggies. Get out your info that came in the box and contact Black & Decker directly if you need a replacement steamer bowl. You don't even need it to just cook rice tho.
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The paddle whisk and dough hook and the clear bowl cover thing that's in the picture
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You can steam anything in it, but it takes too much time to set up, steam, and clean. I gave it away.
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All the attachments are in the kit. And everything for ravioli is included as well. I did font it helpful to buy a pasta hanger to hang the freshly made spaghetti. But you can also spead it out on parchment paper if you make a lot.
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It comes with all the displayed stuff: carrot, cheese, egg, loaf of bread, mushrooms, pizza, plates, forks, knives, pots, pans, lids. It is an awesome deal!
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The steamer comes with a set of directions that has step by step pictures. It really makes the process painless.
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Comes with everything needed; so yes, I now have 2 fully functional bowls. I usually have on full of water in the fridge so once they finish the first bowl, I swap them, clean the first one and then its in the fridge full of water.
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It does say in the manual (last page I think) that you have to purchase a separate steamer bowl to steal veggies.Page 12 "1. To steam veggies or fish, place 2 to 4 cups of water in VitaClay, then place veggies inside a steam tray or bowl; press "Slow cooking" key, followed by pressing "minute" key for 30 minutes, continue pressing "Hour" key until "0" hour, press "Start/Cancel" key to start steam. "
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it comes with everything. except the shisha and coal. personally I didn't like the hose because they are plastic and the bowl is a little small so I bought separate ones. other then that if your interested in it its really a great hookah at its price.
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No cook book comes with the steamer. Free recipes can be found in online and in the cookbook section of your public library.
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My KitchenAid came with the standard mixing paddle, the whisk (for whipping cream, meringues, etc) and a dough hook, standard stainless steel bowl and manual, which includes recipes. I use it a lot and I love it.
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It comes with everything!! You will love it!! If your doing it at home then make sure you have a shower head with a hose connected to it. =D
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3 large bottom trays you put water in then 2 half trays each for the top for a total of 6 smaller trays (steam table pans). Make sure you put the water in the lower section before you light the warmers. Ooops! stupid human forgot the water in the first pan.
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The glass bowl, and 3 beaters (one for whipping, one for batter mixing and one for mixing bread that looks like a hook). If you check the current rebates from the kitchenaid site you might be eligible to print them from there and redeem them as well. I bought from amazon but printed the rebate from kitchenaid and a few months later I got another glass bowl with a lid for FREE. Pretty sweet deal and the color is gorgeous!