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4 Quart Food Steamer Review

4 Quart Food Steamer
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This steamer works fine and I feel better about using a steamer that is BPA free however the plastic is so flimsy that I am scared to put it in the dishwasher and since we use it every night this is a major inconvenience. It does the job well right now but I don't expect it to be super durable.

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ST-24P Features: -Plastic, polycarbonate and aluminum construction. -Clear trays and lid. -400 watts of power. -60 minute timer with auto shut off when tank is empty. -Dishwasher safe trays and lid. -Capacity: 4Qt. -Assembly required. -Manufacturer provides 1 year warranty. -Overall dimensions: 8.5'' x 10.5'' W x 10.5'' D.

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Rival FSD201 8-Quart Digital Food Steamer Review

Rival FSD201 8-Quart Digital Food Steamer
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I bought this for my father for Father's Day. I own one, but it's not this brand. This is an exceptional product. Because of the 2 layers, you can steam an entire meal in minutes. It's wonderful and my parents are eating healthier because of it. HIGHLY recommend!

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Rival 8 Qt. Digital Food Steamer

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Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stainless-Steel Stack Steamer with Lid Review

Calphalon One Infused Anodized Stainless-Steel Stack Steamer with Lid
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An avid home cook that is a collector of both cookbooks and cooking gadgets writes this review. I use this steamer insert most days. I purchased the insert after continuing to read that steamed vegetables retained more of their vitamins and minerals. I did not want to go the bamboo steamer route, as I was afraid the wood could harbor bacteria. This product is now a must have in my kitchen. I have summarized my observations of this product below:
Pros:
1.Allows me to retrain more vitamins and minerals in the vegetables I feed my family
2.Easy to clean
3.Fits well in four or five of my Calphalon pots
4.Easy to store since it does fit inside other pots
5.Handles stay cool
6.Glass on lid is extremely thick
7.Glass lid fits snuggly which keeps steam from escaping
8.Large enough to steam a pound of haricot vert at one time
9.Excellent for making dim sum (steamed dumplings)
10.Reheats chicken breasts without drying them out
11.Can be used to refresh slightly stale bread
Cons:
1.Price
Overall I highly recommend this product to anyone that owns Calphalon or Calphalon One products.


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So what is the new buzz from Calphalon? An exciting hybrid which combines qualities of both traditional metal and non-stick cooking surfaces, that's what. Now not only can you brown, sear, and reduce sauces as the recipe intended, but you can also breathe a sigh of relief as you won't have a battle removing food and stains from the pan following use. How did this happen you ask? CALPHALON ONE INFUSED ANODIZED is manufactured with a revolutionary anodization process. Both interior and exterior surfaces are infused with an advanced release polymer which actually penetrates below the surface of the metal, into its very pores, offering superb durability and versatility. The intrinsic properties of aluminum ensure fast and even heating, as you've come to expect from Calphalon. Expand your technique repetoire with this accessory steamer.

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Toastess TVS-347 Silhouette Stainless-Steel Programmable Food Steamer and Rice Cooker Review

Toastess TVS-347 Silhouette Stainless-Steel Programmable Food Steamer and Rice Cooker
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We had out-grown our old steamer and were looking for a larger one for our family. This more than exceeded my expectations. It is large. A single level is almost as big as the old steamer. I thought I would have to use all three to exceed my previous capacity. Another plus is the shape. The circular design of some steamers is limiting. Putting in fillets or things like asparagus is easier to arrange now. I think the asparagus actually turns out better since it's in the center of the dish and not around the edges conforming to the shape of a circular container. Also, the oblong shape allows more efficient use of space to arrange items like fillets, thus more fits. There is also more surface area on the bottom. While the volume of some steamers may be large, a lot of this volume is consumed vertically. The design of this tray has more surface area along the bottom and is not as deep compared to other steamer trays boasting the same capacity.
Steamed foods turn out fine in the automatic modes as well as manual. I find myself sticking mainly to manual, since there are lots of variables the preset programs can't account for like personal preference on 'doneness', quantity - which can affect circulation, type of food which a handful of presets cannot possibly prepare to everyone's personal preference, etc.
PROS: Lots of steam- fast. Easy to read display. Easy to use functions. Nice to have a water refill port that can be accessed while in use as well as easy to clean after use. Nesting feature of the trays is a great space-saver.
CONS: One major drawback, the manual setting cannot be used with a delay. The presets are cute, but unnecessary. Event the manual itself recommends varying times from the recommended preset times to conform to your preferences. I'd trade all of those presets to be able to use the delay feature with button eight - the manual mode. Did it take extra effort to not allow a delay feature with one out of the eight modes? Seriously.
Great product with one key item for improvement. If you want more capacity than your typical steamer, this has it and is up to the task of steaming all those levels.

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Cooking and eating healthy doesn't have to mean leaving the kitchen a mess and the sink full of dirty pots and pans. With this convenient food steamer and rice cooker, an entire meal can be prepared quickly and easily. The unit features a 1.1-liter water reservoir that delivers over an hour of steam, along with a rice bowl and three transparent steaming bowls for cooking vegetables, poultry, fish, and more. The steaming bowls come in 3-4/5-, 3-3/5-, and 3-2/5-liter sizes and provide removable partitions for cooking larger items. There are eight programmable settings to choose from, and the digital timer and LCD display make it simple to set the cook time from 1 to 60 minutes. Other highlights include a "power on" indicator light, an instant-steam function that produces steam in under a minute, the ability to add water without removing trays for additional steam time, and a timer with automatic shut-off and an audible signal. The rice and steaming bowls stack inside each other for compact storage. Attractively housed in stainless steel, the food steamer and rice cooker measures approximately 8 by 9 by 15 inches.

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Nesco 4-Quart Food Steamer, Black Review

Nesco 4-Quart Food Steamer, Black
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This steamer was the ONLY BPA Free steamer I could find for my family. I found that it is very small, even with both tiers and takes a long time to steam the vegetables when compared to the other steamer we had (which did contain BPA). So I guess that is the trade off but I'm going to continue to look for a better, faster model.

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Improve your health by steaming your food. Steaming helps retain valuable nutrients that are often "cooked out" by other cooking methods. The NESCO ST-24P 4qt Food Steamer not only improves your health by steaming your food but you can feel comfortable knowing it is made of BPA free plastic. The ST-24P has a 4 Quart capacity and 400 Watts of Power to steam in an hour or less. It features a timer that goes from 0 to 60 minutes and an automatic shut-off when the water tank is empty. The ST-24P has a black base with two clear trays and a clear lid with trays and lid being dishwasher safe. Trays are break resistant and have indentions for soft or hardboiling eggs. You can cook all types of food including grains, vegetables, fruits, seafood, meat and poultry.

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Black & Decker 1-Tier Food Steamer/Rice Cooker Review

Black and Decker 1-Tier Food Steamer/Rice Cooker
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When some friends gave this little steamer to my husband & me almost 10 years ago, we thought it was a dumb idea! "What do you need a whole separate appliance like this for?" we laughed. After all, we assured each other, we had a complete set of pots & pans, running water, etc. We thought this was just a silly affectation. We were wrong. We finally decided to use the steamer when our friends were coming to dinner, cooked some broccoli in it and....had our revelation. That night the broccoli was crisp, bright green & "al dente" after 12 minutes of steaming. In other words, "perfect." So was the asparagus we steamed the next night, the rice we steamed the night after that, and so on.
1001 nights later, having used this handy little appliance almost each & every night, we finally had to admit that we'd been wrong, completely wrong, totally wrong! This is no affectation! Not only did our vegetables, rice, couscous, etc. come out perfectly every time, steaming preserved their nutrients & this little steamer was incredibly easy & convenient to use. I've even used it to sterilize my younger child's bottles & to steam foreign stamps off envelopes for my son's collection. The only small appliance we all use more frequently is our electric kettle! This steamer's compact size, however, makes it easy to store & all of its plastic bowls/covers/baskets fit easily in the diswasher for easy after-dinner clean-up. After nearly 10 years it still works as well as it did that first night!
You need this steamer. You may not realize it till after you've owned it for a bit, but if you don't find yourself discovering multiple uses for it, well, your imagination is lacking!

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For healthy delicious meals in minutes this countertop appliance can cook rice while simultaneously steaming vegetables, meat or seafood. It provides a large 4 quart steam basket and an 8 cup rice bowl; as well as a divider that separates foods, an egg holder for cooking eggs, and a drip tray. Simply set the adjustable countdown timer by turning the knob to the right for up to 75 minutes of cooking time. It will automatically shut off and signal when the cooking time has ended. The units water window makes it easy to check the water level at a glance, and an external water fill inlet allows for conveniently adding water anytime during operation. Even more, a unique built in flavor scenter screen provides added versatility, add herbs and spices and their flavor will infuse into the food. Other highlights include a water measuring guide, durable construction, and dishwasher safe parts for quick cleanup.

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Breville BFS600XL HealthSmart Food Steamer Review

Breville BFS600XL HealthSmart Food Steamer
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this steamer. It works awesome. The only bad thing is that it is a number 7 plastic and does have BPA in it. If it was BPA free it would be 5 stars all the way for me. If you dont care about the #7 plastic than this is a very nice steamer. I for one tossed mine, because of the plastic. So now I am on the hunt for a new steamer.

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The Breville Health steamer allows the health-conscious cook to steam a variety of foods at the same time in order to serve a complete meal. Three stackable cooking trays allow you to cook different items at the same time. The stackable steaming trays conveniently nest inside one another for effective storage. A keep warm function automatically activates to keep food the right temperature up to one hour after the set steaming time. During Steaming additional water can be poured into the water reservoir through the pull-out spout. For safety, the steamer detects when the water reservoir is empty and automatically turns off the heating element.

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Deni 7550 Digital Food Steamer Review

Deni 7550 Digital Food Steamer
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I love this steamer. I got it to replace a two-tiered steamer I'd gotten over ten years ago. It heats up quickly and steams evenly, even though the baskets are large. I love the timer - no more winding and turning - and it's easily cleaned. The baskets nest so that they only take up the room of one basket while it's in the cabinet. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product. I'd purchase it again, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good steamer.

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Streaming is a healthy and easy way to prepare a variety of foods.The Deni food steamer does it all from steaming vegetables, rice, seafood and meats to hard boiling and poaching eggs. It's equipped with a digital timer, LCD display and exterior water level indicator, so food will be steamed just perfect every time. Its large 9 quart capacity and removable bases allow for ease in steaming larger items.

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Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer Review

Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer
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I saw this steamer in an ad in Runner's World and just had to have it. Since going on the South Beach Diet, I've upped my intake of eggs, fish, chicken, and vegetables tremendously. And because I live an extremely active lifestyle, I never have time to wait for things to thaw before cooking. I was defrosting frozen meat and nuking scrambled eggs and frozen vegetables in the microwave everyday when I did some reading and found out that microwaving destroys over 90% of the healthy vitamins and nutrients in foods. Researchers have found that steaming is the best way to preserve nutrients if you have to cook a food.
This steamer gets the job done better than I'd ever hoped. While it does take a little longer to cook with steam than in the microwave or on the stovetop (add 5-15 minutes of cook time), it is a more hassle-free way to prepare food. You don't have to constantly check your food to see if its burning or stir it. No more exploding eggs in the microwave or rice stuck to the bottom of the pan. Just load it up, set the timer, and leave it to cook. For example, I stuck a couple of frozen chicken breasts and a cup of brown rice in, set for 45 minutes, and left to do something else. Halfway through I poured in frozen vegetables and seasoned the chicken and rice. The chicken cooked through perfectly, the vegetables were tender, and the rice was perfect. Hard boiled eggs are easy too.
Clean up afterwards was a breeze. The plastic containers are easy to wash off, but the drip pan fills up quickly and when full is hard to get to the sink to pour out without spilling. Cooking directions and times are approximate, so there is some trial and error involved. But since I love it so far, I will definitely be using it several times a week and get lots of practice. I highly recommend.

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Oster's tiered food steamer is equipped with instant steam so you can start cooking immediately. It has a combined, 6-qt. capacity (3.8-qt. and 2.3-qt. bowls) and comes with fully collapsible steaming trays for easy cleaning. The large bowl includes eight egg holders for making soft or hard cooked eggs. It also has an external water fill system with a see-through reservoir: monitor the water level and you'll never run out of steam. The LCD display has a 95-minute timer. Cooking can be delayed for up to 12 hours, and with the Keep Warm setting, your food will stay warm while you prepare the rest of the meal. About Oster... in 1946, the first Osterizer?? Blender was introduced to kitchens across America. With its popularity came new products: the portable mixer, deep fryer, meat grinder and citrus juicer, each offering ease and convenience to people's busier than ever lifestyles. Does not use BPA free Plastic.

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Black & Decker HS1000 Handy Steamer with Flavor Scenter Screen Review

Black and Decker HS1000 Handy Steamer with Flavor Scenter Screen
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I've used the Black & Decker steamers every other day for 14 years. They last about 7 years of heavy usage. Unfortunately, I tried my new one with a new design. How do I get water into the little spout, it's really tough. I asked my wife and she said, no big deal, then proceeded to spill water all over the place and had to mop the water up. Why go backward in a design? And the the water tray was empty before I did a minimum amount of rice. That's never happened before on my older model, even for double the amount of rice. Do I have to stand and watch it now? I have to work and watching a steamer steam is not cost effective and boring. The instructions say I can add more rice to the cup, but it doesn't tell me the time. The timing is different than my old one so do I have to guess the time? I never use the flavor scent so I toss it immediately. I can't on the new one since the basket won't fit if removed. There were two nice finger holds under the older version to easily lift the entire unit. They disappeared and I can't get my fat fingers under the unit now. How am I supposed to pick it up? The plastic steamer basket is really flimsy now. I don't think it's going to last 7 years of every other day usage this time. The clear plastic unit is flimsy as well.It did the steaming ok, but I burned myself trying to get the unit to the sink and the top off. If you have a perfect design, why go backward? That's why very popular car companies stick with the design that works and only modify slightly with improvements. They don't leave cup holders out of the new models and forget to include power stearing.
I've purchased many of these units for friends over the years and highly recommend them. What happened?

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For healthy, delicious meals in minutes, this countertop appliance can cook rice while simultaneously steaming vegetables, meat, or seafood. It provides a large 4-quart steam basket and a 5-cup rice bowl, as well as a built-in egg holder for cooking eggs. Simply set the adjustable countdown timer by turning the knob to the right for up to 75 minutes of cooking time. It will automatically shut-off and signal when the cooking time has ended. The unit's water window makes it easy to check the water level at a glance, and an external water-fill inlet allows for conveniently adding water anytime during operation. Even more, a unique built-in flavor-scenter screen provides added versatility; add herbs and spices and their flavor will infuse into the food. Other highlights include durable construction, a drip tray, and an easy-to-clean design. The food steamer measures approximately 12-1/5 by 9-1/5 by 10-2/5 inches.

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