Hamilton Beach 35135 Meal Maker Multicooker, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)Although this versatile appliance will steam and boil as well as deep fry, it was its frying ability that caught my interest and convinced me to buy it. And am I glad I did for last night we enjoyed some of the best fried chicken ever to come out of my kitchen. And yes, that's saying something. While we don't overindulge in fried foods, through the years I've fried my share of chicken, most of it to positive reviews. This batch was particularly moist and juicy, yet crisp on the outside, a fact which I attribute, at least in part, to the adjustable temperature gauge on the Multicooker. None of my other deep fryers had that feature. With the others, I was forced to rely on the manufacturers' preset temperature which I suspect wasn't really hot enough to prevent the chicken from absorbing some of the oil and becoming somewhat soggy. The Multicooker allows a range of 250° to 375 ° F. I set it at 375° as the manual suggests and the results were mouthwatering.
As for capacity, it's generous. The basket measures roughly 8" long by 7" wide and 3 1/2" deep. I was able to fit 4 large chicken thighs per batch with room to spare. I'm sure I could have added two more but I preferred to err on the side of caution to avoid overcrowding. Because the chicken was boneless and skinless, each batch only took about 10 minutes and was perfectly done. I fried three batches back-to-back and had no problems with the fryer overheating.
Deep frying is usually messy no matter how careful you try to be but my experience in that department was pretty positive too. The cooker is solidly built and simple to assemble. The lid fits the pot securely and the basket is easy to raise and lower with the lid in place, which greatly reduces spattering and the risk of burns.
I have no doubt that I'll use the Multicooker for boiling and steaming at some point but if all it ever did was deep fry, I'd still consider it money well spent.


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Hamilton Beach 1.5-qt. Party Crock - Red (33416) Review

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(More customer reviews)ITEM WAS ESSENTIALLY AS REPRESENTED. POT SITS ON TOP OF ELECTRIC WARMER RATHER THAN IN IT. THEREFORE, IT WILL FALL OFF IF BUMPED ACCIDENTLY. BE CAREFUL!

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Nesco American Harvest 4816-25-30 Non-Stick 6-Quart Roaster Oven, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this roaster to use as a hot pot, because the hot pot slow cookers on the market today cook things to fast...they boil the dickens out of everything...they are just to hot even on the low setting..
this nesco is pretty good,because it has a variable heat knob but.... its quite dangerous..the outside of it gets so hot, could get a nasty burn if your not careful..even when its turned down to slow cook...the outside is really hot.you need to tell the family that she's a hot pot and don't touch... wish they would have put a little insulation or a heat barrier in the side of the unit to insulate it some....other than that it is a great little unit.. so remember she's hot and she'll make you trot, so touch er' not.

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This stainless steel 6 Qt roaster oven can go just about anywhere; the kitchen, covered patio, RV, cabin or anywhere delicious, easy to prepare meals are needed.The full 6 Qt cookwell capacity is large enough to easily prepare meals for up to six people.The exclusive "Circle of Heat" heating element wraps around for moist, even cooking.Food cooks from the sides, not from the bottom, for great tasting results.Conveniently positioned temperature guide displays recommended temperatures for roasting, baking, cooking, steaming, slow cooking and serving.The cookwell easily removes for easy cleaning.Convenient automatic temperature control helps maintain even cooking temperatures.Extra high domed, self basting cover helps ensure moist cooking.

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Salton RA3A 3-Cup Rice Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this rice cooker three years ago as a gift from my mother and it has served me well over the years. It has recently given out, hence my reason for reviewing new ones online, but for the price it did well. I used this rice cooker on the average of two nights a week without any issues at all. I feel strongly that if you are looking for starter appliances for your home, then this would be a good way to go. I now know just how much I appreciate this appliance and I am willing to spend the money on a top of the line model, but like I said, if you are just starting out then this is the one for you.

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* Cooks up to 3 cups of dry rice; use also to steam seafood and vegetables * Measuring cup and serving spatula included * Uses 300 watts of power * 8 inches high to knob of see-through glass lid * 9-1/2 inches in diameter, including stay-cool handlesWith a 3-cup capacity for dry rice (white or brown), this 300-watt electric rice cooker automatically produces up to 6 cups of cooked rice without sticking or scorching. Accompanying the cooker is a separate tray for steaming seafood and vegetables, a measuring cup for rice, and a plastic serving spatula. The cooker's glass lid permits monitoring of the cooking process, and the handles stay cool so you can easily move the cooker to the table for serving. The cooker is 8 inches high to the lid's knob and 9-1/2 inches in diameter, including handles.

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PanSaver Set of 2 Electric Roaster Liners Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a potato casserole recipe that I love to make, but had decided not to make it because clean up of the large roasters had become such a chore. These bags worked perfectly and are more than worth their cost. I will never use my roaster again without one of these.

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140 Sq. In. Indoor Grill with Stainless Steel Accents Review

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(More customer reviews)As a condo owner, we cannot have a gas or charcoal grill due to fire laws. So I really missed my grill, so I took a chance and bought this grill. Although there are bigger grills out there, this one simply works GREAT! And the "flavor enhancer" (which to me works like a mini smoker) really is a great feature. Cooks steaks, burgers, pork, etc. ALMOST as good as gas grills. Only slight drawback is that it DOES produce some smoke in the kitchen. But to me, it's worth it to get a great grill.

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Pomaireware Clay Tortilla Warmer, Small, Review

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(More customer reviews)This product arrived with a lid which grossly did not fit the pan. I finally got it to somewhat fit using a bench grinder. The whole point of clay pots is that you can steam food inside, and this means the lid must fit the pan pretty well. There is always some variation ("character" they call it) in hand made clay pots, but this is too much. The packing boxes gave evidence of having been packed in Mexico or Central America (the nature of the box and the use of woodshavings rather than the more expensive -- and ecologically damaging-- bubblewrap) and the problem is probably quality control at the packing source. You can pick up a tortilla warmer and other clay pots at any Mexican stall market for 5-$10, tops. Some will have good fitting tops, others not. So you look at the wares and bargain. The whole point of buying from an importer and paying a really steep markup (especially since NAFTA) is that you expect that they will do the quality control for you.
Well, not in my case anyway. Other reviewers have found these products excellent. Maybe I was just unlucky. But be prepared to send it back if the lit doesn't fit pretty tight. Otherwise, it is not bad (and lead free), unless you are planning a trip to Mexico. Then buy your own and have some fun haggling.
Update on this review: I sent an email to the distributor regarding the bad fit after I had written the review. They called me within two hours and offered to replace the unit. He said that they did sometimes have quality control problems with the manufacturer in Chile (not Mexico as I had assumed). They sent me a well fittng replacement very quickly, and I am totally satisfied. I would raise my rating to fourstars.


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Montel Williams Living Well 6 Quart Pressure Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this pressure cooker as a Thanksgiving present from a friend who bought this from QVC. He loves to make me a tester of infomercial products. You always take a risk of buying appliances through a infomercial, this product is no exception.
I waited for awhile before writing this review, because I wanted to really use this thing before doing so.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The lid is somewhat difficult to lock down, and pressure will not properly build up. When it did seal, it actually did a pretty good job. It took about 2 to 3 times to get it to seal before it would work. Chicken came out tender. However, it doesn't really brown foods all that well. Then, the digital display flashed a F4 error message. Looking through the instruction manual, it gives absolutely no indication what this is for. So, I placed a call to customer service of Montel (same number as healthmaster) and it was a absolute nightmare. After holding on the phone for over 30 minutes, I got a service rep that had no idea what I was talking about (she admitted she was new) and when I asked for a supervisor, I was hung up upon. I immediately called back, and held for another 20 minutes, this time getting a representative that knew what was wrong. I was told that message means the unit is defective and to send it back, to pay for postage and handling and they would send me a new one. NOT. QVC was fantastic, they accepted the return and refunded my friends account.
I personally would not buy this product, due to cheap construction and difficulty of using the lid to get it to seal. I also did not like the idea of the non stick coating used inside the unit, they should have used stainless steel. The instruction book does not fully explain the display properly, and the recipe book is not clear in some of the recipes. There are plenty of well established name brand pressure cookers that are excellent, and even cheaper than this one. Use your discretion.


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Mario Batali 2-Cup Essentials Pot, Pesto Review

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(More customer reviews)This item was a cute and an easy-to-use item.
However, after using it three times, the coating of paint peeled off.


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Tayama Multi-Cooker 2.2 Liter Shabu Yaki Review

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(More customer reviews)Put boiling broth in the hotpot and it starts boiling again within a couple of minutes. No problem contolling the boiling. Good size for one or two people. My wife and I used it 5 times in the first two weeks.

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Emile Henry Flame Top 2.6 Quart Tagine, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Tagine refers to both the type of cooking as well as the cookware itself in this case. You would have chicken and pine nut tagine, lamb and plum tagine, etc. The tagine cooker is a traditional African item, designed to tenderize the toughest cuts of meat while at the same time imbueing meats, vegetables, and fruit with added herbs and spices. You can put almost any type of food in it that would go into more-recognizable stews, soups, and roasts. Recipes can be found in books and are plentiful online.
The magic of the tagine cooker is the tall cover and the low heat required. The food slowly simmers, and the rising steam condenses on the high sloping slides, marinating, flavoring, and tenderizing the contents for perhaps 90 to 120 minuts, depending on the meat and heat source available. The lid has a distinct handle that dissipates heat, so that the lid can be removed without burning yourself.
The Emile Henry product is of the highest quality. The material is a high-heat ceramic; ours has a terrific matte black finish. It can handle a medium to large size chicken, or several pork chops, or perhaps a 2.5 lb roast, for example, with whatever vegetables available. In this case, the 2.6 quart size can make a nice dinner for 4-6 people, depending on side dishes (couscous, rice, risotto), although the makings really add up to a one-pot meal. Maybe some unusual bread, a little wine, or lemoned water or tea.
You can spice up the recipes as much as your tastes call for, and you'll have an excuse to shop for (or order online) some exotic flavorings, such as preserved lemons (Meyers), saffron, the newly-accessible sea salts, various paprikas, and other old-world cover-ups.
Heat source: In addition to the Le Creuset (about $140) and Emiril (about $100) brand tagines, which are smaller (1.5 to 1.75 quarts), the Emile Henry tagine differs from others in that only these three can be used on any heat source---gas, electric, cooktop, charcoal. Most tagines are very simple clay cookware, generally with some glazing, but tend to be brittle and somewhat delicate and prone to cracking; they cannot take a direct electric coil at all, or high heat from a flame which you might want to sear the meats. The Emile Henry can go from kitchen to table to freezer; it is an incredibly handsome serving piece and versatile cookware item, handling stews, soups, casseroles, even bread baking. Enjoy!

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CorningWare French White II 3-Quart Oblong Dish Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fairly large roaster in the French White pattern. It is approximately 9 x 13" in size, and would work for many baking projects. The CorningWare line is always excellent in quality, and very useful for baking.

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Brinkmann 810-5100-0 All-in-One Outdoor Cooker, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this for about ten years, now. It works great. The only problem is the non-stainless steel parts. I've had to replace the lava rock pan and burner assembly twice, and I've just ordered new ones. the la st ime I ordered them from Brinkmann, it took over a month to get the parts, and customer service was a disaster. I finally had to go throught he parent company(Remington Firearms) in order to get my parts.

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The Stainless Steel All-In-One is the most versatile outdoor cooking system ever offered. It's modular design enables the Stainless Steel All-In-One to be used as an LP gas grill, LP gas water smoker, charcoal grill, charcoal water smoker, or gas cooker/fryer with 170,000 BTU adjustable high/low burner. The body features two chrome plated steel cooking grills for a 50 pound cooking capacity. A heat indicator in the lid eliminates guesswork and the wooden handles stay cool to the touch. Also includes a drip pan/ash guard, porcelain enamel water pan, lava rocks, and gas hose and regulator. Propane tank and pot not included.

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Mario Batali 2-Cup Essentials Pot, Persimmon Review

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(More customer reviews)There were just enough minor flaws (3 or 4 of them)to make me not completely satisfied with the product. I wouldn't have picked this one at a store to buy.
I used a recipe that I read regarding simmering garlic covered in olive oil. Delicious.
I just don't like little pimples/dimples/not fully covered enamel spots on pots such as this.


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Mario Batali 4-Quart Essential Pot, Pesto Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this pot on a Lightening Deal just before Christmas '09. Love the value and the pot. However in order for the cookware to last you must follow the care instructions. You cannot cook on any temperature higher than medium. So if you are boiling water it takes awhile. However, once you get it boiling the pot will retain the heat very well. The clean-up is easy, but keep it out of the dishwasher. I love that it can go in the oven and it is pretty enough to place on the table and serve from in a casual dining setting. I typically store my pans in the cupboard with the lids inverted on top of them. According to the care instructions this will lead to chipping of the enamel on the lid. In order to avoid that they suggest placing the rubber clips that come as part of the packaging around the rim of the pot before inverting the lid on top. So everything takes a bit of extra time and effort with this cookware. Just be aware and be sure you are up for that before you order.
Pet peeve: This pot came packaged in a really, really shelf worn box. Some of the cardboard inserts inside were torn. Still, the pot itself was pristine. If I had ordered this as a gift I would have been too embarrassed to give it. But what if I had ordered it as a gift and had it sent directly to someone else? Yikes.

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Sanyo ECJ-E35S 3.5-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a Christmas present to myself as I have been wanting a micom rice cooker for some time now. I chose this one because of the price, the 3 cup size, the Sanyo reputation, and the features. And a very wise choice it was!! My first impression as I pulled it out of the box was that it was extremely attractive and modern looking; the web site picture does not do it justice. The body is white with stainless steel accents in a very up-to-date style. It is small and easily tucked away if need be, the cord is retractable. The buttons are large and easy to read and access. The menu features a setting for white, brown, porridge, quick cook and a Korean dish called Dol sot bi bim bab. The instruction book is easy to follow, although you really almost would not need it as the controls are very self-explanatory. Included in the guide are some simple recipes, including one for the dol sot bi bim bab.
The main stand out for this model is a bowl that is built like a tank and is titanium nonstick. It is 5 mm. thick--by far the thickest I have seen on any micom rice cooker. It distributes the heat consistently all around the circumference of the bowl. Another plus is that it has separate markings for brown and sweet rice, showing the necessary higher water level needed for those types of rice. Since I mainly cook brown rice, the separate menu selection for brown and separate bowl markings for brown win this cooker very high marks with me. The bowl is a three cup size, but two cups fill it very full. This is the perfect size for a single person or maybe a couple, but a larger group might want to go up to the 5 cup size. (I might get one of those myself....I like this cooker that much!) I believe the 5 cup also has a steam and slow cook function that the smaller unit does not have. Not a big deal for me but for some might be a selling point.
I have cooked brown, japanese white, jasmine, brown basamati, and even Uncle Ben in this and basically had perfect rice each time. I have also used the timer to have it ready when I come home from work! My only gripe is that it takes 1 1/2 hours to cook brown rice, so if I don't use the timer, I have to wait on it. However, the results ARE worth the wait.
Oh, a couple quirks. The condensation cup is on the top of the cooker--empty it each time, or else if you move the unit, it could spash water down the front of it. I learned the hard way. Also, the clock will read 0.00 at noon instead of 12:00--the 0.00 does NOT mean the rice is ready if you happen to be cooking around that time. Also learned the hard way. Clean up is simple, the pieces come off and reassemble without any brain work. More work than a traditional glass lid cooker perhaps, but again, worth it.
Amazon seemed to have the best price and included free shipping for this model Wal-mart and Best Buy also carry it, but they were not in stock (in my area anyway) and had to be ordered--and you pay shipping. The unit has a one year warranty. It is made in China.
In short, this is a very attractive, well-built, well-designed little unit that turns out perfect rice at an incredible price. If you have any thoughts about getting a micom rice cooker, get this one!!

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Multi-Stir Chef; Lower Temp Cooker; Simmer; Brown; Braise; Saute Review

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(More customer reviews)This little jewel is fabulous!! It is my number 2 machine. The number 1 is my microwave!! I was so hesitant about buying a stirring pot, but with my lifestyle it is now permanently on the top of the counter. I'm a farm wife. My husband can come home for supper/dinner at any time between 6PM and 1AM. I don't usually begin cooking until I see the whites of his eyes because food can be soooo unappealing when it has set for hours. Enter the stir pan. I can begin food at any reasonable time--say 5:20 PM. Then I can put it on low and let it stir anytime the heating element begins. This keeps the food warm. Then later, I can add more ingredients. Then if it finishes before he gets home, I can put it on warm again to hold the food with the stirring again on whenever the heating element turns on. I cooked taco meat over the course of 5 hours and it was perfect when I actually served it. Then another favorite of his--chipped beef and gravy over biscuits. The stir pan made excellent gravy, kept it warm, and when he showed up, all it took was a quick temperature adjustment to get the gravy pipping hot. That was one happy man. He thinks I'm nuts to use it all the time, but then he farms, I cook. He's happy about what comes out of it.
I took the little metal filter out of its little place in the lid because I didn't want to mess with cleaning it. My pot came with an extra handle that is long, so it could be a long handled pot. I thought I might like that better, but so far it works fine with two little ear handles. The lid goes in the dishwasher just fine.
I cooked fried potatoes. I kinda big cubed them, put it a little olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and turned on the auto stir. The potatoes tumbled, cooked, tumbled some more. Then they had to be put on warm to hold. Oh, they were tasty and perfect. Cook, hold, serve time--three hours. Normally, they would have been grease soaked disasters. Did it take three hours to actually cook them--of course not, it took that long for farmer guy to get home.
I LOVE not having to babysit food. I can go about other duties and let the stir pot take care of it. And it goes so very low that you can melt chocolate!! Make your own chocolate covered peanuts!
Remember actual homemade cooked pudding? Yup! This is your pan for that. Remember not being tied to stirring something over a hot stove? Course not--you didn't have one of these. Macaroni and cheese? Yup. Wisconsin cheese soup? Yup. No watching. Hours later, turn the heat up, auto stir, and serve in minutes!
It washes like a dream. Nothing sticks to it yet. It does have a non-stick coating that may become scratched so be careful.
I don't know why, but it doesn't seem to get a burned on film on the bottom. I don't care why, but I'm very grateful.
Get this little sucker and play with it. You wont' be disappointed.
The combination of adjustable heat and adjustable stirring is perfect.
I suppose only an idiot would start the thing and leave home, but you can sit and read a book, while this thing is doing your work. It is like a mini vacation where I can let my cares slide away.

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