Cuisinart STM-1000 Digital Cook Fresh Digital Glass Steamer, Stainless Steel

Bought this steamer 5 years ago (and it is still working) and bought another one for my mother this Christmas and she loves it.This is a kitchen essential for anyone who wants to multitask while you're cooking and since this will have a off timer, your food wont be burned or soggy because you forgot you turned off. It is very convenient, stylish, and good for healthy cooking. You can re-heat your food with this and it wont be dry (But of course, it all depends on the type of food you're reheating. Juts keep in mind that the food can be soggy if kept steaming for a long time). I usually put my vegetables and eggs for 12 minutes while I cook the meat or do something else on a side, be more productive and finish all at the same timePros:- It has a modern design and combines well with the kitchen- Very user-friendly controls and it has pre-programmed settings for the type of food you're cooking- Has a lot of space for the food you want to cook- You can cook/steam a variety of ingredients simultaneously (Rice, potatoes, vegetables, even meat or any type of seafood!)- Very good quality and will last a very long time (so far 5+ years)Cons:- The price is a bit high compared to other steamers (Keep in mind though that this is a very good quality steamer that will last long).- Need to be careful that the glass surface wont fall to prevent potential breakage.- I'm a bit lazy on this but its a necessary step to do of cleaning all the steamer once you're done with it (You wont leave your plates and dishes dirty once you're done, so stand up and go clean it!)To be honest, the cons are really not that bad once you use it, it will definitely make your life much easier!

I was recently visiting a friend's place and discovered this beautiful Cuisinart Cook Fresh digital glass steamer in stainless steel. I'll be honest, I've owned various kitchen appliances before and some that were my top favorite but this product blew me away completely as it has my motto for life to eat healthier. I am able to cook grains(rice,buckwheat, oats and quinoa), seafood(shrimp, lobster, scallops, mussels), poultry (chicken), vegetables (broccoli,corn,zucchini, carrots, potatoes, green beans, asparagus), and manual mode(for pasta). I love the digital display that is easy to use and navigate through, not to mention the cooking book included(so helpful and fun for a mom of 3 boys who loves to cook!!). I love that all I have to do is pour clean water in the tank and place it in the back and turn it on. It's incredible smelling all the spices, garlic, onion, chives (if you place it on the bottom of the glass dish and in the tray placing the poultry or seafood) my kitchen smells amazing during the cooking process. In addition, steaming the variety of items I have tried is not only healthy, quick to make, no need to stand over the stove to cook (which means more time with my boys!!) and extremely easy to clean the glass lid and glass container as well as the stainless steel tray. I do wish the stainless steel tray was thicker in size and less bendable( just something I've noticed while hand washing it). My husband's favorite part is that the steam doesn't release up in the air and doesn't ruin our kitchen cabinets but instead the steam cooks inside leaving the protein or vegetables very soft and flavorful. In addition, we are able to easily reheat anything when needed. Doesn't take much space and easily clean up and put it away in the cabinet or leave it on the counter as my friend does. It's a classy, modern, and elegant piece! I honestly loved this so much I ordered a few for our family and highly recommend it for all our friends. It makes a great holiday gift or a special occasion! The only thing I would be considered with this machine is the plastic valve that is connected to the water reservere how long that would last (maybe needs a new design for just that portion). Something I have noticed after taking out the water reserve is that there is a tiny bit of water still in there and you must make sure to pour it out or it would cause mold and be far from a healthy option. Overall, Cuisinart you've managed to bedazzle me with this new invention!

Don’t hesitate! This is hands down the best kitchen gadget to buy! Especially if you meal prep and eat healthy! I can layer all my veggies in the pan and then the chicken over the top and this steams it and everything stays moist! No more dried sheet pan veggies or dried chicken! I also never leave reviews but I just can not believe how under rated steamers are! Tonight I cooked broccoli on the very end, then the mixed veggies (including potatoes cut up) and then the chicken on top. For veggies I cut them up, mix them in a bowl with a little olive oil and seasoning first. Then lay the chicken breast and or thighs over. The broccoli was done perfect! Not crunchy and not mush!

I have been thoroughly enjoying this steamer. With the ease of use, I have been steaming everything in sight. My veggie intake has skyrocketed since purchasing the steamer which is what I wanted due to ease of use and quickness and easy cleanup.