I have never heard of this. Is it worth getting? I have a steamer, griddler, crock pot, wok, and roaster. Do you think this i worth getting? Thank
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oh yeah, I have all of those things plus some and The Boss is by far my favorite.
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Absolutely a fantastic buy. One can even toast bread slices within seconds.Your imagination is your limit.Good luck.
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This is a must. I am single and use it almost everyday for dinner to make chicken, fish, pork, steak, hamburgers. It cuts cooking time in half. I recommend that you place aluminum foil on the bottom of the bowl to catch all the grease and juices from the food. Never turn back the timer after you set it. You will love it! Its the new faster, cleaner, more efficient way of making a meal.
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It does fry your food without the oil, I let my daughter use it and she loved it.
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It takes some getting used to, but over=all. I love it. I cook as much as i can in it. It can't replace most of those items, but if you cook lots of meat, it will do as claimed. Locks in the flavor.
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Yes . It works great for items that a meant to be fried but cooks with any need for oil and taste good.. I try this with French fries and taste great without the oil.. Works great on chicken, Pork chops, mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders.
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I have the Pro2X and have owned it for about 4 months. I really like having the two canisters, since I tend to make food and then freeze it. I like being able to steam two foods at once. Makes the whole process go that much faster. One thing, you can't blend/mix on both sides, just on one, so you steam the food then blend one after another on the primary side. The blending works well. I have been able to get the smooth consistency needed for babyfood, so no complaints there. My opinion is if you want/need to save time, the second cansiter in the Pro2X is definitely worth the money. I estimate it saves you 20 minutes of overall time per two foods you are planning to cook, since you are steaming both foods at once. If you don't care as much about saving the time then it's not as worth it. BTW - my opinion is the larger canister in the PRO is definitely worth it over the std so you can make food and then freeze the rest and don't have to be making food all the time.
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Get this wok, you'll like it. Balances well for me on my gas range, but I do intend on getting a ring for it, and you would benefit too as well. It heats somewhat slow compared to other woks, but this flexible cast iron pan is thin too, so your oil gets smokin' hot in hardly any time. Make sure you scrub it good with soap and water to get the protective coating off, then season the wok using whatever method you might prefer.
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Hi. Real life customer here. I had one of these in Australia for about a year (they seem more popular there and you can buy them at most appliance retailers). We loved it so much we hunted one down in the US when we moved there earlier this year. It does a brilliant job of giving you the taste and crispiness of fried food without any of the oil. It really works. It is good for frozen fries, chicken nuggets and other types of frozen oven bake style fried foods. Heating in an oven gives a good result but this is much faster and is just like it has been freshly fried...with zero oil. It is also brilliant at reheating takeout. No more yuk cold McDonald's fries when you get home with your burger. It is not a straight replacement for a deep fryer though. I sometimes use it to cook fried chicken, but I coat the chicken pieces in seasoning, then shallow fry in a frypan for 2-3 minutes each side just to get some oil into the pieces and then put in the air fryer for 10 minutes. They come out perfect. My mum skips the shallow fry step but just sprays some oil (Pam) on them then air fries them. They come out pretty good but I find them a little dryer - not quite golden KFC style. I've not tried baking with it, though I have done nachos in it which turned out well. Also anything you want to cook in a batter will still need to be 'sealed' by shallow frying it first before moving to the air fryer. To be honest, we mostly use it for frozen fried foods (fries, chicken pieces) because it is fast and gives a perfect result...and it is worth it just for this!
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If the only thing you want to do is steam veggies, it may not be the best appliance. I use it as a pressure cooker for beans, a rice/grain cooker, a soup pot (great because you can saute right in the pot before you put in water or stock) and a slow cooker. I really love this appliance and use it regularly. That being said, I usually steam my veggies on the stove top in a stainless steamer pot.
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Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar.... » Read More Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) « Show Less
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Sorry I didnt see your question before today. I see your question has been answered. I hope you enjoy the steamer as much as I enjoy mine. Happy holidays.
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It depends on your cooking passion and style. It is pretty helpful for some microwave recipes. I have used it to cook Briyani Rice and some stews. The last time I used it, I did Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish - I literally threw all the necessary ingredients in with a few tablespoons of stock, and then put on the cover and microwave. It turned out delish! If you are planning to get rid of it, I hope that you would pass it to someone else as a gift, perhaps?
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I just bought mine a couple months ago, and, as it sounds, you are a kitchen gadget lover, too. I had a Cuisinart that I used it to death in less than 2 years. I hoped by the Kitchen-Aid reputation (and you can't beat nearly half price) that it will take the use at least as well if not better. There's a bit more to this set, too. I'm thrilled with it so far, and I'll bet you would be, too! Happy Holidays!
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I agree with Seppi below. Great wok. We only use the lid if we are steaming vegetables or to keep the finished meal warm, so it doesn't get crazy hot. It is metal, so you may need a pot holder, but it is a nice shape to grip with a hot pad.
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I am a pretty handy guy, so warranty and service was not an issue for me.- What WAS important was how many round items can I cook at one time, with great browning, and a solid warming feature for longer parties.Commercial - Based on what I have experienced with this company's product, I would recommend this Hot Dog/Taco/Corn Dog/Egg Roll/whatever else you got Roller-Cooker without reservation, except minor observations that I wrote in my original review. . . . .My Advice?BUY IT IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY.It's pretty low maintenance. Just follow my cleaning instructions mentioned earlier and you will be happy as long as you can use one in your life.- And for me, that's a long time.Solid THUMBS UP PRODUCT.JGL I am a pretty handy guy, so warranty and service was not an issue for me.- What WAS important was how many round items can I cook at one time, with great browning, and a solid warming feature for longer parties.Commercial - Based on what I have experienced with this company's product, I would recommend this Hot Dog/Taco/Corn Dog/Egg Roll/whatever else you got Roller-Cooker without reservation, except minor observations that I wrote in my original review. . . . .My Advice?BUY IT IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY.It's pretty low maintenance. Just... » Read More I am a pretty handy guy, so warranty and service was not an issue for me.- What WAS important was how many round items can I cook at one time, with great browning, and a solid warming feature for longer parties.Commercial - Based on what I have experienced with this company's product, I would recommend this Hot Dog/Taco/Corn Dog/Egg Roll/whatever else you got Roller-Cooker without reservation, except minor observations that I wrote in my original review. . . . .My Advice?BUY IT IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY.It's pretty low maintenance. Just follow my cleaning instructions mentioned earlier and you will be happy as long as you can use one in your life.- And for me, that's a long time.Solid THUMBS UP PRODUCT.JGL « Show Less
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I'm not really sure how their current offer works--there was a small leaflet only-no cookbook in with this small steam case when I ordered it via Amazon. I really like the steam case! I did not hear of an actual cookbook until recently and actually saw a copy of it that a friend received when she purchased the larger steam case in a retail store. She told me it was available separately for purchase. The cookbook is not super-large, but it's more than a pamphlet and as I recall had some decent recipes.
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Yea we had the same problem. I think there's a problem with the seal, so it won't steam. We just returned it and gave up on it. If you've got a pressure cooker or even just a steamer + a blender you can make your own without baby food without this overpriced piece of defective garbage.
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I have to agree with Michael...I sent mine back as it was scratched up, looked used and every time I plugged it in the controller smoked (I tried 8-10 times). Was afraid to even give it a whirl, so wouldn't recommend. My suggestion: invest in a 1600 watt portable induction cooktop and use your own clad induction ready cookware. With those you can use them as a slow cooker. It's the solution I finally came up with.I never took the opportunity to measure volume since, as I said, the controller smoked, even after leaving it plugged in for 30+ minutes 8-10 times. It did look to hold 4 qts. to the top, but would advise using only 2-3 qts., just in case it boiled over. I have to agree with Michael...I sent mine back as it was scratched up, looked used and every time I plugged it in the controller smoked (I tried 8-10 times). Was afraid to even give it a whirl, so wouldn't recommend. My suggestion: invest in a 1600 watt portable induction cooktop and use your own clad induction ready cookware. With those you can use them as a slow cooker. It's the solution I finally came up with.I never took the opportunity to measure volume since, as I said, the controller smoked, even after leaving it plugged in for 30+ minutes 8-10 times. It did look to hold... » Read More I have to agree with Michael...I sent mine back as it was scratched up, looked used and every time I plugged it in the controller smoked (I tried 8-10 times). Was afraid to even give it a whirl, so wouldn't recommend. My suggestion: invest in a 1600 watt portable induction cooktop and use your own clad induction ready cookware. With those you can use them as a slow cooker. It's the solution I finally came up with.I never took the opportunity to measure volume since, as I said, the controller smoked, even after leaving it plugged in for 30+ minutes 8-10 times. It did look to hold 4 qts. to the top, but would advise using only 2-3 qts., just in case it boiled over. « Show Less
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I really like mine and it does a wonderful job of cooking everything I've tried. The lid is a little hard to get off but with patience it is easily removed and is easy to get back on. You will really enjoy this product if you purchase it and it is very well made. Be sure to purchase the cook book by Bob Warden Great Food Fast. It really helps you to understand how to run the cooker and has great recipes. It is worth the money. I hope you enjoy the cooker as much as I do, if you purchase one. It will not be a mistake. Good luck!
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I have only used my silicon rice cooker once with less than stellar results. However, I think that with a few tries it might work well. The silicon steamers are the ultimate for veggies, potatoes, or an occasional chicken breast. I couldn't live without it, but the jury is still out on the rice cooker. Ann mcD
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That is correct. I have to be honest, this system is completely modular and great to use if you have the space. I was able to boil shrimp, rinse, fry food, rinse, add water, steam my veggies, rinse and then deep fry my turkey on Thanksgiving without much mess or hassle. This machine does it all. So yes, solely steaming vegetables is great in this machine.