What is cooker: Definition and 200 Discussions

I have a customer that wants to know if she can cook spagetti in a micro cooker. I told her it would seem like no, since you have to get the water to a rolling boil before putting in the spagetti. Any thoughts on this???

My niece is going off to college. I sent my sister a file w/ ideas for products for dorm rooms. She's thinking of getting some of the things that are featured on the outlet (bar board and knife). So, I'm trying to decide what to get her. Microcooker or Rice Cooker? Can she use the rice...

I had a guest at a show last night ask me about a cake that she saw demonstrated at a past show where the consultant made a cake in the rice cooker (I'm assuming in the microwave). She asked if I had that recipe. All she really mentioned about it (other than what it was cooked in) was that it...

"Does the Rice Cooker Plus make rice sticky enough for making Sushi?" I've had a customer ask me this question. I don't eat Sushi and haven't made any rice in my cooker that was not instant? Anyone???

So - I rarely have cooking disasters...but tonight - Wowwie! I don't believe I've ever used the Rice Cooker to make rice before - I just do it on the stovetop, because I am usually adding a bunch of stuff to it when I cook it. But for dinner tonight, I just wanted to make plain brown rice...

When a recipe says as a tip to toast sliced almonds, put nuts in the microcooker and to cook them 1-2 minutes...does it mean with or without the lid?

Good Morning, Last night, at our cluster meeting, we used the micro cooker to cook chicken in the microwave. I've never done this before, and I was wondering if there was an actual difference in the chicken (end result), when you use the micro cooker vs. the DCB. I have always used the...

I have a consultant who has a customer asking the following: I have a customer who is trying to use her rice cooker and says it always is runny on the sides and a big lump in the middle. What can I tell her that she is doing right or wrong? Must admit I do not use mine very often so I...

I have a customer asking if our Rice Cooker is BPA safe? Does anyone know the answer to this? Thanks!

I have a host who wants to use the Rice Cooker Plus to make Minute Rice. Has anyone tried this? I always use Uncle Ben's long grain converted rice. Thanks for the help,

Oh my goodness!! I had picked up a box of Orange Supreme cake mix (Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker, now I can't remember which one) a few weeks ago because it sounded good and wanted to give it a try. This weekend I picked up some frosting to make it in the Rice Cooker Plus. If you like the...

Sorry if this info is already out there...time crunch and I can't find it in my files.... anyone know how to do mac and cheese in the rice cooker? Water and noodles together with amount of water listed on box? How long? Is it faster? Should I just do it on the stove instead? I'll just do it...

I have a show tonight and want to do rice with the Pork Tenderloin in the DCB. I do not have the Rice Cooker Plus. How do you do the rice in the Large Micro Cooker? I have lots of customers tell me they do this, but I've never tried it. Please Help!!!! Thanks in advance!

Okay, so dealing with the never-ending stomach flu in my house (different person each day), I'm just doing ramen noodles for lunch for fear that I'm next. Is there a way to cook them in the rice cooker or micro cooker or something, so I don't have to do it on the stove?

This is probably a dumb question, but can you use the Lg. micro cooker to make that lava cake or is it only for the rice cooker? What's the difference between the 2?

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I can cook Mac and Cheese in it right? I thought I read that here somewhere. Do you know the cooking power and time? The box says to boil the water in the micro first, but is that true with our rice cooker?

I just got an email from a customer. It is below. Does anyone know the answer to this question? Merry Christmas! I just got off the phone with my mother, and I had sent her the small and large microwave cookers. She wanted to know if she could cook pasta in them, and if so, how to do it...

I just got the rice cooker today and was wondering if I can cook brown rice in it? We only eat brown at home. I was looking on my bag of brown rice and there were no microwave directions. Also, can I cook pasta in it?

I just bought a slow cooker and I need some good recipes;)

I have a customer who is looking for the Micro Cooker Combo off the Outlet ... she meant to place an order and wasn't able to before it disappeared.... Does anyone have these??? TIA

I'm compiling a list of things the microcooker can do. I've attached it as well as listed the items below. Can anyone think of others? I never use it so just am not that creative. Thanks. Bee  Microwaving my leftovers.  Microwave smaller portions of veggies for me. Just add some water...

I had customer at a show last night who bought the micro cooker to cook steel cut oats. I have a couple of customers who use theirs for regular oatmeal, but I have no idea of a cooking time for the steel cut oats, I'm told they take much longer to cook than regular oatmeal. Does anyone know...

I need to make lots of rice for a function tomorrow - spanish rice. Can I cook Mahatma rice in the Rice Cooker? Just throw in the seasoning and veggies? Tips? Water, how much? Help!

I have been working on this booklet to go with the RCP I am giving my niece. I am now going to e-mail a copy to any customer who buys one. I "borrowed" info from a bunch of posts on CS, so I wanted to share.

Has anyone made mashed poatoes in the rice cooker? I was talking to my SED this morning and she said that she heard about this. I don't have all the details, but you put raw peeled potatoes in the rice cooker - nothing else. Microwave on high for @ 15 mins. Then mash them with butter. She...

Hi. I need help. I now have the recipe for the Lava/Volcano Cake to be made in the Rice Cooker Plus, but my question is can I mix the cake mix with my electric hand mixer inside the Rice Cooker, or should I do it in a mixing bowl. I don't know if this might scrape the Rice Cooker or not...

I FINALLY used my RC and made a Cake - LOVED IT! Tried mashed potatoes tonight - followed the recipe - and it was TOO SOUPY! What did I do wrong - any tips/suggestions? :(

I have someone who wants to know the dimensions of the rice cooker. I know the book says 3 qt capacity, but she wants to know how deep and wide the cooker is. I do not have a rice cooker and was wondering if one of you cheffers could get the measuements for me. She wanted me to get back with her...

So which size do you use the most? I'm wondering, if I'm going to get one, which one would be the most utilized.