ebay has some good secondhand ones! Mine is a slimming world one - morphy richards and I am very happy!
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loving my new steamer
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Posts: 15087 (24/06/2008 21:20:08) Administrator |
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countrywoman |
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Posts: 2721 (24/06/2008 23:54:58) |
Well. I have progressed from an electric steamer to a handy gizmo which I use in the microwave for steaming all vegs. It can also do fish, etc etc, and cost me
the princely sum of £5 brand new at one of those brilliant hardware stores that sells everything but EVERYTHING. Really worth it, the vegs are lovely and it
saves so much on power.
I have also taken to cooking meringues on top of the wood-burning stove [ when no-one is around, of course LOL]. Yes, I know, going a bit doolally! Judy C |
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Ginger |
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Posts: 7416 (25/06/2008 08:07:11) |
I love my steamer...I'm not a cook...but this is one of my best buys....much better than waiting for vegies to boil.....just switch on and walk
away......My kind of cooking!!! Lol!
love Sheila xx |
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matildasmum |
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Posts: 2003 (25/06/2008 08:15:03) |
i have a pan steamer n a microwave one which i use for fish n it's great,
i have always steamed my veg, i do love broccoli in micro though-the colour is so vibrant, it appeals to me crafty side,lol. chell x |
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chrisb |
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Posts: 2174 (25/06/2008 08:18:40) |
If you get frozen veg out in the morning before going to work they steam just as well as fresh when coming in from work.
Also does a gorgeous rice pudding and chocolate steam pudding with a choccy sauce...mmmmmmm! Christine xxx |
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craftyann |
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Posts: 4034 (25/06/2008 09:20:55) |
I use one constantly and have done for about 15 years now - I wouldn't cook veg any other way any more, the flavour is so much better. I put a recipe on
the recipe board the other day for chicken fillets in a foil parcel and this works just as well in a steamer as it does in the oven.
Ann x |
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kittikat |
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Posts: 3037 (25/06/2008 09:56:40) |
I have to admit that our steamer is the most used pan in the house - wouldn't be without it
Kate x |
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Chris171 |
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Posts: 314 (25/06/2008 11:58:21) |
we must be on our third steamer now. it is used everyday and we love it!
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Rosie.realgardeners |
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Posts: 66 (25/06/2008 12:02:25) |
Yes, i love my steamer too. Use it all the time for potatoes & most veg....but not cabbage! Tastes awful steamed
Another kitchen gadget i couldn't do without is my George Forman grill. After hubby's heart attack i have to cook low fat & it's great for steaks, burgers etc. Rosie xx |
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PuppyAnn |
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Posts: 277 (25/06/2008 12:14:24) |
I know this sounds yuk, but chicken comes out really moist and tasty done in the steamer. Also good for Xmas Pudding etc.
Annx |
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scrappy nan |
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Posts: 1696 (25/06/2008 12:25:27) |
I love my steamer as well the flavour of veg is so good, also very good when all the family come round for a meal as it has 3 tiers and frees up the cooker and
so easy to wash up.
luv Nancy 
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Jenny Parkes |
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Posts: 379 (25/06/2008 14:03:40) |
Very good and healthy and I use sometimes (when I get it out) for veg. but you can't beat a steak and kidney pud or bacon pudding .
I can imagine them now! Love Jenny X |
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orcadianprincess |
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Posts: 753 (25/06/2008 17:07:49) |
I got mine streamer second hand with no instructions. i have only used it for veggies, will have to go and have a look on Tin'ternet and see how to cook
rice and other stuff. Anything to save standing at the cooker.
Caroline x |
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GlitzyBitz |
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Posts: 1863 (25/06/2008 17:32:49) |
We use our steamer a lot too, they are a fabulous way to cook and so healthy as well.
I love rice steamed in it as ours has a little rice bowl you can use in it. Love steamed chicken in it too, comes out really moist and juicy, mmmm Great for fish and veg as well. Saves on a lot of washing up too. Andrea xx |
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scottsgran |
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Posts: 484 (25/06/2008 18:24:11) |
What a great thread, I too have a steamer but only use it for veg- never thought of cooking salmon or chicken in it but I will try now.
It has been great reading what you all cook in yours. I cook rice in my rice cooker in the microwave always has great results and done in 7/8 minutes. Have to start planning recipes for next week, I do enjoy cooking but will enjoy it even more now I can experiment more. Thanks Joanna for starting this thread. Helen X |
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Lonnie |
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Posts: 2772 (25/06/2008 20:30:14) |
I love steamers - I never use anything else, I have a Sacchi one which goes on the hob and has 4 tiers (I prefer this to the electric versions), also fantastic
at Xmas, as you cook 4 veg on one hotplate, leaving the other 3 free
L x |
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