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On 20/10/13 6:39 AM, dsi1 wrote:
> On 10/19/2013 4:26 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> I use it for a lot of things, sauteeing veggies, steaming veggies (mine
>> has the steamer that attaches) some packaged mixes that dh likes like
>> stovetop stuffing etc.
>>
>> Cheri

>
> It works great for packaged mixes. I've used it for stuffing mixes. It's
> very helpful when making a bunch of dishes at a time. Sometimes, I wish
> I had two.
>
> I use it for instant mashed potatoes. You can also boil potatoes and
> eggs, warm up soups, steam veggies, and even make cornbread. For the
> cornbread, I use a small packaged mix in my small rice cooker. I have to
> finish if off in the microwave for about a minute. When I make it, it
> puzzles my wife because it doesn't look like I'm cooking anything at
> all. The cornbread appears like magic out of nowhere.
>
> Our small rice cooker is also great for single packages of instant
> ramen. Every college student that dorms should learn how to use one of
> these cheap devices.


Only if you want to live on Ramen noodles. Personally, I'll pass!

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