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The Cook-Zen Microwave Pot Review

The Cook-Zen Microwave Pot
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When considering this purchase, I was a bit put off by the price -- it seemed too expensive. I was having my kitchen remodeled and would not be able to cook in it for a while. I was trying to find ways in which I could still cook and eat healthy. When I saw this item, it appeared to be a product in which I could put all the ingredients into it, pop it into the microwave, and presto -- a complete, healthy, Japanese meal!
So it seemed that this would be perfect for me, so I bit the bullet
and purchase both the Zen Cooker and the recipe book.
The recipes (if you purchase the related book) are good, but unfortunately to
cook a complete meal (rice, vegetables, main dish) you have to cook all
separately and thus have the problem of keeping them all warm, etc.
The Zen cooker works well, the cookbook recipes are good, but for the
money I put out and what I expected to get out of it -- I was disappointed.

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Cook-Zen is a cooking pot designed especially for microwave ovens. The result of 10 years of experimentation by renowned author/inventor Machiko Chiba, this pot will bring out the true colors and natural flavors of all your ingredients. Cook-Zen retains the nutritious vitamins and minerals in your food. For most recipes, there is no need to add excess oil, so your meals are naturally low in fat. There is also no need for constant stirring and fussing while your meal cooks. And as Cook-Zen does not require the use of an open flame, anyone can now enjoy cooking safely, healthily and speedily. Hassle free healthy cooking in the shortest time possible. That's Cook-Zen. Every Cook-Zen comes with two lids, one sieve, one measuring cup, and 30 pages of Machiko's healthy cooking recipes.

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Orka Papillote Silicone Steamer Review

Orka Papillote Silicone Steamer
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I love all of the Orka silicon steamers; this one is large enough for 4 serving main dishes; My only wish is that the enclosed recipe book had more recipes--or a place online to get more. Great product, easy to clean, highly recommended; I sent these out as Christmas gifts.

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Orka\'s 20-ounce steamer helps retain essential vitamins and minerals in meats, fish, and vegetables. Made of 100 percent premium silicone, this personal steamer features easy-grip handles and a convenient nonstick, stain-resistant surface. It\'s heat-safe to 430 degrees F and can be used in the oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Use the included booklet to find recipes for steamed foods that are flavorful, moist, and packed with vitamins. This steamer comes with a matching lid and measures 11 by 4-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches. It carries a five-year warranty.

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Orka Silicone Tagine, Black Review

Orka Silicone Tagine, Black
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I bought two of these tagines--total impulse buy, as we were looking for ways to steam food. They have been an integral part of my kitchen ever since. Spray them with cooking spray, add some fish cut into chunks(we have tried tilapia and salmon thus far), thinly sliced vegetables and spices (I have been experimenting with making my own ras el hanout), put it in the oven at 360, and in 20-25 minutes, dinner is ready!
Comes with a small recipe book that suggests microwave use, but we would rather use the oven. Overall, the tagine makes moist, flavorful low-fat, low calorie meals that don't taste low-fat, low calorie!
Definitely one of my better impulse buys!

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The new Orka Tajine, updated in material (silicone) and technology (ready-made to withstand oven or microwave) takes its influence fron the North African method of cooking one-pot meals to perfection.The tall, chimney-like cover cleverly steams-cooks meats and sides in one covered pot, keeping all the flavors with none of the fat.Orka's Tajine responds to the needs of cooks who are both time-pressed (one-pot meals) and appeals to those seeking a fast, easy way to eat healthy.Add fresh or frozen meats, veggies and side of choice, as desired (potatoes, rice, couscous) - and let the Tajine do the rest.This silicone tajine is perfect for making delicious meals according to old recipes in the microwave or oven.Food cooks in its own juice; no water or fat required.Preserves essential vitamins and minerals.A utensil made out of modern materials for traditional cooking.In flexible and unbreakable silicone.This tajine is easy to store and to clean.27 oz. capacity.

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Nordic Ware Microwave Tender Cooker 2.5 Quart Review

Nordic Ware Microwave Tender Cooker 2.5 Quart
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This is great for busy people. It cooks like a slow cooker in just a half-hour. I had one of these for 4 years and my kids broke the lid. I found I have favorite recipes that just don't taste right cooked in anything else. I highly recommend it.

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The most asked for microwave accessory.Works as a pressure cooker and holds 3 pounds of meat, 2.5 quarts of liquid.Tenderizes, cooks and flavors meat, poultry and vegetables in 30 minutes or less. Requires 8.5 inch clearance in your microwave oven. 9.5 x 9.5 x 8.25 inches.Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.

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Tupperware Smart Steamer in new green color Review

Tupperware Smart Steamer in new green color
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Saw this on the Dr. Oz TV show. Normally I use a basket to steam veggies in a copper bottomed pot on the stove.
On this product, the bottom only allows microwaves in. The big and small baskets and the top don't. Both baskets have holes in them. You put water in the bottom up to a line then pile the one and/or two baskets on top and add the lid. The microwaves heat the water on the bottom and the steam cooks the items in the baskets.
Very easy to clean. Can rinse out or put in dishwasher. It is expensive but looks like it will last quite awhile.
Food can be quite hot so it is recommended you leave in microwave for @5 minutes to let it continue cooking and cool down. Otherwise when you remove the top, a lot of really hot steam is emitted.
It comes with a chart showing best times per food item. Longest time on a single fill up of water is 25 minutes but most anything will be cooked between 10 and 17 minutes.
Nice touch is that underneath the lid is embeded the reminder to fill up to water mark on bottom, don't go longer than 25 minutes, don't go higher than 1200 watts.

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Microwave steamer for whole meals.

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Cuisine Magic Micro Magic Omelette Cooker Review

Cuisine Magic Micro Magic Omelette Cooker
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Features that differentiate this microwave omelette cooker from the opaque white variety include 1) you can see the state of the cooking process without opening the pan, 2) eggs don't stick - even without cooking spray and 3) eggs cook more evenly and faster. Just ordered a second one for these reasons.

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Cuisine Magic Micro Magic Perfectly Clear cookware is made from the highest quality space age TPX plastic that is optically transparent and is high heat resistant up to 400 degrees. Micro Magic Perfectly Clear is stain resistant and virtually non stick.It passes the highest possible US FDA standards for food contact safety. Omelette cooker is one piece with hinged lid for easy folding.

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Progressive International Microwavable Potato Cooker with Lid Review

Progressive International Microwavable Potato Cooker with Lid
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Like most people who have used a microwave, I've experienced food products exploding. Sometimes potatoes do this even with the recommended slitting of the spud and Progressive puts the lid on this problem quite literally with their potato cooker.
The bottom of the dish is not the same as using a typical plate because of raised half-inch plastic spikes along the bottom. These support the spud during the nuking process and avoids the "hot spot" on the bottom so common in using a regular plate for the microwave. This helps the tuber cook more evenly which makes for fewer explosions, a tastier spud consumption experience and easier cleanup.
The lid, apart from preventing a mess in the microwave, works in tandem with the raised bottom spikes to contain the inevitable steam which happen whenever a kilowatt of microwaves are hitting a veggie, while letting the food steam a bit in its own juices. Nobody likes a steamy microwave from a dried out veggie, and this product solves the issue nicely.
It's a bit too big for one potato and about right for two potatoes, and too small for three. It would have been better as a part of a three pack of one the size it is and one smaller, and one bigger. That way there would be a choice of cooking one potato, two potatoes, three potatoes, four.
Groan... that was bad, but the product is one I'd recommend to anyone who likes their baked potatoes.

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Microwavable potato cooker holds up to 4 medium sized potatoes.Base prongs pierce the potatoes to ensure even cooking.1 qt capacity.

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MICROWAVE STEAMER 2 TIER Review

MICROWAVE STEAMER 2 TIER
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The 2 tier microwave steamer has 4 pieces, all of which need to fit together in order to do it's job. However, the pieces do not fit firmly together and are a teetering mess when an attempt is made to place it in the microwave. Very disappointing.

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Steaming your favorite foods in minutes has never been easier. Just pour water into the bottom of this 2-tier microwave steamer, add 1 or 2 food items in to the separate dishes provided, cover, stack and steam!

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Calypso Basics 3-Piece Microwave Steamer Set, Azure Review

Calypso Basics 3-Piece Microwave Steamer Set, Azure
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These containers are great, I am so glad I bought them, I would recommend them to anyone. I really like how they vent the steam and don't burn your hands when you remove them from the microwave.

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The 6 piece microwave container set is perfect for microwaving, storage or freezing.It contains a 16 oz, 28oz, and a 40oz container.They are microwave, dishwasher, and free safe.They all have sealing lids that have an adjustable knob in the top for

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Handy Gourmet 2 Tier Microwave Steamer Review

Handy Gourmet 2 Tier Microwave Steamer
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I found that the Jobar steamer does a great job in steaming vegetables. I used it right away and made some great broccoli and carrots, vegetables were steamed and crisp and full of flavor.
I find that the size is good for large and small microwaves. Likewise, I loved that you can unstack it to a smaller size for storage.

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2 Tier Microwave Steamer

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Progressive International Microwavable Fish & Veggie Steamer Review

Progressive International Microwavable Fish and Veggie Steamer
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First I tried Salmon and asparagus and it came out nasty and dried out. But that is because I followed the directions. You almost have to experiment with lower power setting on your microwave. That's when this product proves it's greatness. The second time I tried Talapia at 4 and 1/2 minutes on power level 4. The steam cooks it fast, so you can now use this thing at the normal microwave temperature. Once you experiment and get the time and temp right, this thing can be great. The talipia came out moist and tasty, due to seasoning it.

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products.This microwavable fish and veggie steamer easily steams fish and vegetables with its adjustable steam control vent.Holds 1 quart capacity.

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Progressive International Microwaveable Rice/Pasta Cooker Set Review

Progressive International Microwaveable Rice/Pasta Cooker Set
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I bought this product almost a yr ago. Its great for cooking in the dorms where your only appliance is a microwave. I couldnt eat the dorm food and this allowed me to cook pasta in my room. I wish i hadnt lost my package insert, that told me the cooking times for everything, so if anyone else goes out and buys this, do us all a favor and post it, eh? I liked that it gave cooking times for steaming veggies, pasta and rice; I LOVED how easy it was to clean. This is a MUST for any one going away to school, and makes a GREAT graduation gift.

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products.Microwavable rice and pasta cooker includes a pasta draining insert, steaming insert, pasta measurer, measuring cups, measuring spoons, rice paddle and a locking lid.12 cup capacity.

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Nordic Ware Microwave Vegetable and Seafood Steamer 11 Inch by 8.6 Inch Review

Nordic Ware Microwave Vegetable and Seafood Steamer 11 Inch by 8.6 Inch
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this is the best steamer i have ever used. Very easy clean up. Holds up to 3lbs. of asaragus. works great, can't live without it. this is my second one

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The Vegetable/ Seafood Steamer has a lid with a steam release vent. The removable trivet raises food for steaming vegetables. Gemstone is more efficient in transmitting microwave energy to the food than most glass or ceramic ware. This means even cooking and baking, less stirring and rotating and fewer hot and cold spots. This durable and chip proof pan will never melt or warp and is designed for freezer to oven to table to dishwasher use. This Vegetable/ Seafood Steamer is a versatile addition to any kitchen.Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.

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Progresso Soup, Chicken & Wild Rice, 15.25-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 6) Review

Progresso Soup, Chicken and Wild Rice, 15.25-Ounce Microwavable Bowls (Pack of 6)
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Progresso makes an excellent soup and this chicken and wild rice soup with vegetables in a microwavable bowl is no exception. The soup is delicious and overall fairly healthy for you.
I like that the soup provides a good deal of chicken and both the rice and the vegetables taste fresh. The broth is also very tasty. Progresso makes a higher quality chicken soup than most other brands because they include more chicken in their chicken and wild rice soups.
One look at the ingredients shows us a few more positives: There are no trans fats and the soup is very low in fat. It is also comparatively low in cholesterol. However, it also contains sodium (900 mg!!!) so if you need to watch your salt intake, consider this before buying this product.
The top lid can be tough to take off and even then you have to handle the bowl very carefully to avoid spilling the soup. The soup is filled up to the brim of the bowl; and that makes it very tough not to spill at least a little! The top lid is actually very clunky and it doesn't really help enough when it's on top of the bowl inside the microwave oven, either. The cover doesn't completely cover the soup bowl in the microwave and some soup may well spill inside the microwave. And you DO need a solid surface on which you can open this container otherwise you are almost certain to have a spill (possibly for the second time) because the soup bowl is filled completely.
Overall, the soup itself is excellent. The packaging, on the other hand, is nothing special. The cover lid is cumbersome to remove and inside the microwave soup can spill out through the cover. The cost of the packaging makes the soup more expensive to buy. The packaging needs to be changed; perhaps Progresso could make a slightly higher bowl so that the soup won't easily spill out when you remove the plastic lid.
I highly recommend this for people who love chicken soup with wild rice and vegetables as long as they don't need to worry about sodium in their diets. If you are bothered by the packaging, however, then try another brand. Five stars for the actual soup combine with three stars for the packaging to make this a four star review.


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Enjoy great-tasting Progresso Soup wherever you are with convenient microwavable bowls. Made with premium ingredients like roasted white chicken meat, wild rice, and plump tomatoes, Progresso Microwavable Chicken and Wild Rice is a rich and satisfying soup, inspected for wholesomeness by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Microwavable Progresso Soup comes in a variety of hearty flavors, including Chicken Noodle, Italian Style Wedding, Minestrone, Chicken Wild Rice, Lentil, and Vegetable. Ready in just two minutes, now lunch on the go can make you feel right at home.

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Ragu Fresh & Simple Smooth Pasta Sauce, Traditional Tomato Basil, 13.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 6) Review

Ragu Fresh and Simple Smooth Pasta Sauce, Traditional Tomato Basil, 13.5-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 6)
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This is good sauce. The packaging is great, a pouch that stores easily upright and takes up little space in your cupboard. No bulky jars to take up space. The heating is also very convenient, just clip a corner and pop in microwave... couldn't be easier. Flavor is good, it's mild and easily doctored with a few spices.
What I didn't like about this is there isn't quite enough for one pound of cooked pasta. And that's how most pasta comes packaged, is in one pound packages. Two of these would be way too much. So, I found I needed to add a little bit more to the mix. Otherwise, really good stuff.

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Juggling a crazy schedule between soccer practices and PTA meetings? Forget to thaw out the chicken before you left for work? With Ragu Fresh & Simple pouches, having a hot, nutritious meal on the table for the family is faster than saying "Drive-Thru."
Introducing the next evolution of pasta sauce, Ragu Fresh & Simple--pasta sauce packaged in a 90-second microwavable pouch, leaving no messy pots to clean or half-empty jars in the fridge. With new Ragu Fresh & Simple pouches, quick, wholesome weeknight meals are as easy as "clip it, pop it, pour it"--simply clip the corner of the pouch to vent, pop it in the microwave, pour the sauce directly onto the pasta, and toss out the empty package.
Like Ragu traditional sauces, Ragu Fresh & Simple pouch products are all-natural with no artificial additives or preservatives. Plus kids still get a full serving of veggies in every 1/2-cup of sauce without any added sugar. Ragu Fresh & Simple pouch products are also good a good source of fiber and vitamins A, C, and E, and have no cholesterol, trans fat, or saturated fat per serving.

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Ragu Fresh & Simple Pasta Sauce, Garden Veggie, 13.5-Ounce Microwavable Pouches (Pack of 6) Review

Ragu Fresh and Simple Pasta Sauce, Garden Veggie, 13.5-Ounce Microwavable Pouches (Pack of 6)
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Very fresh tasting without the "metallic" taste of many of these pre-prepared sauces. It has as many uses as your imagination allows when thinking of a ragu paste. And it only takes a few minutes. Very recommendable.

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Juggling a crazy schedule between soccer practices and PTA meetings? Forget to thaw out the chicken before you left for work? With Ragu Fresh & Simple pouches, having a hot, nutritious meal on the table for the family is faster than saying "Drive-Thru."
Introducing the next evolution of pasta sauce, Ragu Fresh & Simple--pasta sauce packaged in a 90-second microwavable pouch, leaving no messy pots to clean or half-empty jars in the fridge. With new Ragu Fresh & Simple pouches, quick, wholesome weeknight meals are as easy as "clip it, pop it, pour it"--simply clip the corner of the pouch to vent, pop it in the microwave, pour the sauce directly onto the pasta, and toss out the empty package.
Like Ragu traditional sauces, Ragu Fresh & Simple pouch products are all-natural with no artificial additives or preservatives. Plus kids still get a full serving of veggies in every 1/2-cup of sauce without any added sugar. Ragu Fresh & Simple pouch products are also good a good source of fiber and vitamins A, C, and E, and have no cholesterol, trans fat, or saturated fat per serving.

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Amy's Tofu Vegetable Lasagna, Organic, 9.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) Review

Amy's Tofu Vegetable Lasagna, Organic, 9.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)
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This has been a long time favorite of mine & I love getting this every once in a while to take to work. There's just so much that's wonderful about this product.
A warning: this isn't completely dairy free. It is lactose free, but has a milk protein called caseinate in it, so if you are very allergic to dairy or to that specific protein, you might want to skip this dish. (I was just able to squeak by with this meal with my milk allergy.)
Now for the taste. It's awesome. It's got a wonderful mix of sauces, spices, & tofu. If you're weird about eating tofu then rest easy- you'd hardly know it was in here if you weren't looking for it. This is just a wonderfully delicious dish that is not only good for you, but it fills you up & keeps you going for quite a long time. (And for lasagna it's only a measly 330 calories for the entire box.) Plus on top of all of this, it has TONS of protein in it, a whopping 16 grams- something that many heat & eat meals can't claim. (And the ones that can boast that much protein or more is extraordinary high in calories & sodium.)
The only thing I'd warn some about is that like some of Amy's other products, the sodium in this is a little on the high side, taking up 24% of your daily sodium. For regular folks this won't be so bad, but if you are watching your sodium then you might want to exercise a little caution.

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