I just made chili and cornbread in my rice cooker. Buy 2 cans Hormel Chili and one box Jiffy cornbread mix. I put 1 can Chili in rice cooker. Then made the Jiffy batter and put ONLY 1/2 batter on top of the chili. Cooked one cycle. Delicious! Used other 1/2 Jiffy batter and other can of Chili to make it again the next day. 😋 ... LOVE these new ideas. Thank you!
This is perfect. I just told my mom yesterday that I want to buy a rice cooker because Im tired of cleaning up my rice "mess" on the stove. Low and behold I found a new one for $5. at Goodwill today!! Im excited to use it now!!
I have just purchased a rice cooker for the first time in 78 years and delighted to find your video as I am finding very difficult to cook for myself. I will definitely try your recipes. Look forward to your next videos. Thank you. 🥰 from Newfoundland 🇨🇦
You can find these for cheap in thrift stores. I have a much larger one. I made the tortellini and sausage one today, and it was great. All ingredients from Aldi's. I used a full package of tortellini, 2 sweet Italian sausages cut up, fresh spinach and instead of spaghetti sauce, two cups of chicken broth that I made yesterday. My rice setting is 20 minutes and the tortellini came out a bit mushy, so next time I will shut the cooker off after 15 minutes. If you use spaghetti sauce like she did, the rice cycle will probably be fine. My version tasted great and I will get a second meal out of it tomorrow . You should try these recipes. Beats frozen burritos for taste and nutrition.
As a chef,I enjoyed your video. Whatever you can steam and cut to portion size so fit will usually work. I obviously wouldn’t try anything like pulled pork. As you know are basically steaming but you can brown or colour / color ( 😊) anything beforehand. All the very best from Scotland. Rab xx
I’ve made spaghetti and meat sauce… mac and cheese… chicken noodle soup.. a giant pancake… boiled potatoes and eggs for potato salad. Using the steamer insert, I’ve made rice with steamed shrimp and broccoli…
This is genius, I watch a lot of cooking videos and this is the first time I see good looking meal being cooked completely in a rice cooker. I like your use of spinach. Ordering one now. Thank you. subscribed!
I sauteed small bits of an onion a couple garlic gloves in butter, added a cup of cooked hamburger meat and 3 eggs. Stir and cook on low until done. A great breakfast that kept me going all day. Easy peasy. Oh I did this when camping. Used my EcoFlow River 2 power bank to power it.
I make really good rice on top of the stove so I always thought a rice cooker was just another single use appliance. BUT, this is a game changer. I'm a senior who lives alone and having something healthy to quickly put together is great. One dish meals are my favourite - just give me a bowl and a spoon and I'm happy. Great ideas and I hope you post more of these for us "less creative" cooks. Thanks.
Claire, you rocked the rice cooker cooking I must say. As a Cantonese I cook rice almost everyday, but your recipes are so easy to prepare, offers so much inspirations besides a traditional four-dishes meal. Thx for sharing!
As a single person I was on the hunt for a small crockpot and ran across a rice cooker for $12 at Ross. I had a roast that I broke down into 3 smaller ones and made it with vegetables and all. I have made mac and cheese and a few other dishes. I have yet to make rice in it 🤭I love it🥰
Really? My little rice cooker has a steamer attachment too. And I’m exhausted and stressed from work - really needed this. And I have all the ingredients in my apartment already. ❤️❤️❤️
My rice cooker didn't come with a steamer, I don't think. My mom gave it to me a long time ago. I only remember it coming with the little paddle and the measuring cup. I still use it often, but I've only ever made rice in it.
I'm super excited to watch this video. I love my dash rice cooker. My NYC kitchen doesn't have room for anything bigger and since I live alone....this will be great
Wow, I cook for one also. I never thought to use my rice cooker. What a time saver! Thank you so much for these recipes. I hope you'll be adding more in the future.
Apart from cooking rice, I’ve made different casseroles, cooked porridge, soups and curries. It gets used at least twice a week. I would recommend everyone to have a go.
. happy to run across this. We have been in a challenging situation. I broke my femur last this year had a hip replacement then dislocated it 3 weeks later. It's been fun (ugh!) Hubs isn't experienced too much in his kitchen but is trying. I'm trying to look for a variety of easy budget friendly ideas to help as much as I can. . We had some because I had his big rig set up for simple meals but he tends to be a meat and potatoes kind of guy. I a variety and cooking is one of my love languages..He's doing a great job I'm just trying to make things easier, it's cool to see how start to learn techniques and to begin to enjoy and us connect as we budget, meal plan and I teach him to cook! We will enjoy and grow as we learn. Blessings Mary and David
Coincidence: I went on Amazon to compare rice cookers and ordered a black-decker like yours '2 days ago, 2 days before i saw your video!!!' ... it's on it's way! Talk about timing ... so glad I saw your blog today, it confirms what I hoped for. I like your meal ideas too.
Hi, Claire: Thank you for an enjoyable video. Thank you also for reminding me that I need to bring my rice cooker out of hiding, and get busy making one pot meals. They are a life saver, aren't they? To be honest, right now I am in the process of healing from both a depression that had kicked my butt to the curb, and having survived, by God's Intervention and Grace, a wicked case of Sepsis Shock. It's a miracle I'm alive. So, a rice cooker that can make one pot meals, that I can customize? Girl friend, you have inspired me. By the way, there was something so home-like about your video. I felt "invited" into your kitchen for coffee and recipe sharing. I'm sure a lot of other people who see your videos feel the same way. Nice job!
So interesting!! Thank you! I can see that a little creativity goes a long way. I have a slow cooker, but don't always plan far enough ahead to use it. Setting it up and cooking for less than 30 minutes is an excellent way to cook at the end of the day!
Things I've cooked in a rice cooker: - quinoa - wash it, use "1 cup quinoa to 1 3/4 cups water" ratio, cook just like rice. You can use it in a salad or maybe as substitute for the rice in those recipes - hard boiled eggs - steam them in the steamer basket for 20 minutes, use external timer, not the one from the rice cooker. I take mine straight from the fridge. Awesome recipes :)
My sister sent me your video since I am live alone and have had many rice cookers…I started with a small rice cooker and now 30 years later have big one that “sings” when starting and finishing 🤭 in fact after watching you, I’m going to get up and make oatmeal in it…so delicious and so easy…yummy yummy after it’s done I use brown sugar, raisins and milk…you’ve got me now as a new subscriber…
Hey, great recipe ideas! I use my rice cooker to make ramen meals. I just throw a bunch of veggies, water, sesame oil and a block of good quality ramen and let it cook 1 cycle. ❤ the rice cooker!
Oh my, all of look delicious! I love mustard and soy sauce but never thought of combining them. Guess, what I'll be trying this weekend? 😀By the way, I have a tiny version of that same rice cooker; I've had it for about 10 years and love it. I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel and this video!
I never used my rice cooker like these recipes before but will try 3 out of 4. I’m not crazy about fish flavor rice. But I do make the rice up for me and my sister and heat up a can of soup like hearty type kind and put it over the rice to stretch out the soup. One can for two or one can for each if your are really hungry. Soup like Cambell’s chunky soups. Get them when they are on sale. Can make it over noodles.
These are great recipes, very easy to veganize! I've been thinking about getting a rice cooker. I had one years ago and used to enjoy making meals in it. I didn't have the basket but that didn't stop me from adding all kinds of things into it. So glad you shared the link!
Since I have the basket, I'm tempted to steam soy curls instead of soak them 8n water to hydrate them. Then half way through, rinse them and put them in the rice mixture or pasta.
Yes! The rice cooker is a really versatile appliance. I use mine to cook rice, steam sweet potatoes, make soups and cook noodles in it. It's a good travelling companion too.
I definitely agree the rice cooker is such a great tool for healthy eating!!! I bought some edamame today so I can start throwing a handful of that in too 🙂
I've made a couple things in a rice cooker but because I'm always cooking for my family I never really used it. When my oldest moved out I gave it to her. These look absolutely delicious! I'm going to send it to my college kid for inspiration.
everything you cooked looked delicious, i have a rice cooker for the microwave, next time you do rice though, add a little more water or broth which ever you want to use. That will help things not get stuck on the bottom. i never just do the 1 to 1 ratio i always add more water plus it comes out more moist and fluffy
Learned adding extra water so helps. And with brown rice it's extra important. Learned that the hard way the first time i used the cooker. Also, there are little silicone liners that should help with the burnt issue in both the rice cooker and ipot
I drop a frozen Impossible burger patty on top of my carb and veg. After everything is done, I pull out the patty, break it up in the bowl, dump everything still in the pot over it and stir. I've done this with rice, quinoa, pasta, and various combos of spice and veg.
I had a trusty rice cooker for years! It made PERFECT rice every time. Sadly, it was aluminum and I noticed the metal was eroding ( into my food😱)I searched high and low for a food safe stainless steel one and finally found one, but the rice burns on the bottom🤦♀️. Persians put oiled thin potatoes slices on the bottom to crisp and someday I might try that 😂🤣. I never thot of trying couscous. I also am going to try to find a steamer basket to fit in mine!Thx!
I was half-listening to your introduction because l was distracted by your lovely looking kitchen. The cabinet color is pretty and nice gold handles, open shelving and "accessories". It all has a stylish and homey feel. I was trying to look around you to see the rest. 😂😊
Ahh thank you so much! The cabinets aren't in great shape but we painted them and tried to fix them up the best we could! I'm definitely a DIY girl so I LOVE to hear nice comments like this!
Excellent! My bestie gifted me her unused rice cooker. I used it for rice and steamed veggies... until now. I'm sooo tired of cooking for one, and will be trying all of these easy to make recipes. Thank you ❤
I have made soup, eggs,oatmeal…almost anything really that you can cook in a pot but have the advantage of set n forget. I have not tried a cake but I will definitely try that.
Great, thank you, it was very inspiring. I got my baby rice cooker out of the back of the closet, it is probably the smallest one on earth, and made some soup. Threw in a package Cup Of Soup, added water and deep and frozen broccoli, plus curry powder and herbs. That’s what I could think of at the spur of the moment, after reading your post. I let it cook and simmer and ended up actually very good. Since I try to lose weight the best thing is portion control. Also having one item to clean! Thought I try and use it as a cooker to boil eggs. I am totally ready to experiment and looking forward to my next meal 😊 Thanks again, be safe!
New sub from Scotland. Interesting find, a rice cooker, who new! Especially in Scotland.... I will have to try these.... Amazing.... And cheap, we like cheap in Scotland..... Cheerio
8:51 oh my gosh. Look at your dog’s face! They just keep looking, the eyes moving along with your fork 🤣 I cracked when I saw that. He/she definitely approves of that meal and wishes you would share 😂
😂❤love it... I've been using my rice cooker since it's just me, you think like me I've made Mac n cheese among many strange things I boiled spaghetti 🍝 in mine there's a trick to it when stirring use a fork to keep it separate amazing what you can do
I’ve baked a cornbread in my rice cooker once and it came out really well. But I’ve got a multi-cooker with pressure option fancy shmancy one, although I’m pretty sure you can bake simple recipes in any rice cooker. Thanks for such an interesting video. I’m a freshly new subscriber btw ❤❤❤
Great recipes 👌🎉 Why have I not yet used my rice cooker for meals other than rice ? 😋 lol. Very creative meals. I can't wait to try these. Especially, the sushi rice and salmon. Yum, it's like eating unwrapped sushi 🍣 snacks. Love it ❤❤❤😊😊
Hi love your video I had my rice cooker for about 3 years now I got it on sale for black Friday,I have tried ramen noodles in it and tuna noodles in it,but they all came out really good,tfs your Rice cooker recipes
Wow! Thank you for sharing all these recipes looks so yummy😊 and to think my hubby told me not to use the rice cooker for anything else just rice😮😄but I had my doubts just never looked into it can’t wait til I cook something in my rice cooker and show my hubby 😁thank you!❤..new subscriber😊
loved your channel! I was surprise of all the things you can do in it. Please show me how to make Mac and cheese, soup, cake and other meals using rice. That was awesome. We don't eat seafood but I was using mine just for rice. So I love the idea of you teaching me other ways of using the. rice cooker. I also bought the small rice cooker. thank you so much.
During Covid l moved to a studio on a piece of land...a bit far out of town. At one point all l had is electricity. It was than l got creative with my rice cooker...it was amazing 🎉😊
When you were talking about sesame oil I couldn’t tell from the bottle you were using, but if you haven’t tried “roasted” sesame oil, run. 😅 The roasted is so much better than just plain sesame and smells delish when you open the pot. Thanks for all the great ideas using the rice cooker.
@@ClaireRisper I hope you love it as much as I do. I’m sorry it’s actually called Toasted, I called it “roasted” by mistake. LOL, sorry for the confusion. 😆
Here are a couple of my go to options that are very consistent for me. 1) Yellow instant rice mix 1 rice cooker cup with any or all of the following: Sausage bits or even hotdog pieces Frozen corn, peas, and/or carrots Canned, jarred, or fresh mushrooms Diced onion or spring onion Dried herbs of your choice Mix everything and then add your water to the line, moisture in your ingredients will contribute to the final product Sometimes I'll place a whole onion in the center of the pot first that I've sliced almost all the way through like I'm going to dice it and surround it with everything else, then put some seasoning or sauce on top and break up the onion into pieces at the end of the cooking time. I think you can do something similar with a tomato. 2) 1 rice cooker cup of jasmine rice 1 small diced potato A tiny sprinkle of chicken bouillon powder Herbs of your choice A couple of pats of garlic herb butter A little extra water, usually to the next in between measuring line on the pot. The potatoes need it. This makes a very simple pot of rice and potatoes with a bit of scorched buttery rice at the bottom. I leave the butter on top to melt instead of mixing it in. I usually salt the rice slightly on the plate and/or cover it with a sauce that comes from the meat I'm fixing in my air fryer. I love air fried bone in pork chops with this. Some corn or broccoli goes excellent with it. Mushrooms have to be my favorite addition that I mentioned. They hold up so well and never mess with the cooking process. I've just made white rice with sausage, corn, and mushrooms that was delicious.
I just made chili and cornbread in my rice cooker. Buy 2 cans Hormel Chili and one box Jiffy cornbread mix. I put 1 can Chili in rice cooker. Then made the Jiffy batter and put ONLY 1/2 batter on top of the chili. Cooked one cycle. Delicious! Used other 1/2 Jiffy batter and other can of Chili to make it again the next day. 😋 ... LOVE these new ideas. Thank you!
Sounds yummy!
This is perfect. I just told my mom yesterday that I want to buy a rice cooker because Im tired of cleaning up my rice "mess" on the stove. Low and behold I found a new one for $5. at Goodwill today!! Im excited to use it now!!
We loooove a thrift find like that! 🙌
What a great price!
What a good find. Sometimes being a global shopper ( looking in a variety of stores) pays off ! $$❤
I have just purchased a rice cooker for the first time in 78 years and delighted to find your video as I am finding very difficult to cook for myself. I will definitely try your recipes. Look forward to your next videos. Thank you. 🥰 from Newfoundland 🇨🇦
A rice cooker is usually one of the few appliances allowed in a dorm, so full meals in them are excellent.
Love this! Especially when college kids are just learning how to cook, this would make it so easy!
Me not either, but that's a great idea.What she does
Great for seniors...or on your own !
And teenagers. I know one who got burnt recently this will be a dream come true
And to think - I never used my rice cooker for anything but rice. Thanks for these ideas!
😂 thanks for watching!
Same here
Me too
Hello single man here. A rice cooker? I didn't even know those existed. I'm tired of frozen burritos so I decided to watch a few cooking shows.
That is amazing I hope you fell down the UA-cam rabbit hole and have tons of new ideas!! Although, I do enjoy a frozen burrito from time to time :)
You can find these for cheap in thrift stores. I have a much larger one. I made the tortellini and sausage one today, and it was great. All ingredients from Aldi's. I used a full package of tortellini, 2 sweet Italian sausages cut up, fresh spinach and instead of spaghetti sauce, two cups of chicken broth that I made yesterday. My rice setting is 20 minutes and the tortellini came out a bit mushy, so next time I will shut the cooker off after 15 minutes. If you use spaghetti sauce like she did, the rice cycle will probably be fine. My version tasted great and I will get a second meal out of it tomorrow . You should try these recipes. Beats frozen burritos for taste and nutrition.
So nice to see someone using something other than an air frier for a change -- thank you!
I do love my air fryer lol, but sometimes I just want soft and tender textures instead of crispy lol! Thanks so much for watching ❤️
I've made spaghetti 🍝
@@user-di2on5gl2d - I’ve made Mac n cheese
@@marims.6667 I’ve heard air fryers aren’t good for our health.
@@indranidasgupta8982 ...Why is that? I'm curious, as I have not heard that before.
I love seeing one-item appliances, used for other things. Great idea, especially for dorms or small spaces.
As a chef,I enjoyed your video. Whatever you can steam and cut to portion size so fit will usually work. I obviously wouldn’t try anything like pulled pork. As you know are basically steaming but you can brown or colour / color ( 😊) anything beforehand. All the very best from Scotland. Rab xx
Great looking meals. Please do more rice cooker videos.
Thank you! 😊
I’ve made spaghetti and meat sauce… mac and cheese… chicken noodle soup.. a giant pancake… boiled potatoes and eggs for potato salad. Using the steamer insert, I’ve made rice with steamed shrimp and broccoli…
Omg a giant pancake?! That is next level I’m obsessed 😁
You should make a UA-cam tutorial that would be helpful 😊
This is genius, I watch a lot of cooking videos and this is the first time I see good looking meal being cooked completely in a rice cooker. I like your use of spinach. Ordering one now. Thank you. subscribed!
I sauteed small bits of an onion a couple garlic gloves in butter, added a cup of cooked hamburger meat and 3 eggs. Stir and cook on low until done. A great breakfast that kept me going all day. Easy peasy. Oh I did this when camping. Used my EcoFlow River 2 power bank to power it.
I use my Jackery 300 Plus
I make really good rice on top of the stove so I always thought a rice cooker was just another single use appliance. BUT, this is a game changer. I'm a senior who lives alone and having something healthy to quickly put together is great. One dish meals are my favourite - just give me a bowl and a spoon and I'm happy. Great ideas and I hope you post more of these for us "less creative" cooks. Thanks.
Claire, you rocked the rice cooker cooking I must say. As a Cantonese I cook rice almost everyday, but your recipes are so easy to prepare, offers so much inspirations besides a traditional four-dishes meal. Thx for sharing!
Thanks so much!!
As a single person I was on the hunt for a small crockpot and ran across a rice cooker for $12 at Ross. I had a roast that I broke down into 3 smaller ones and made it with vegetables and all. I have made mac and cheese and a few other dishes. I have yet to make rice in it 🤭I love it🥰
We love a bargain 🙌🙌🙌
I would never have thought of doing a meal like this. Thanks!
Really? My little rice cooker has a steamer attachment too. And I’m exhausted and stressed from work - really needed this. And I have all the ingredients in my apartment already. ❤️❤️❤️
Yay! I’m glad I could inspire you!
You must be a nurse.
My rice cooker didn't come with a steamer, I don't think. My mom gave it to me a long time ago. I only remember it coming with the little paddle and the measuring cup. I still use it often, but I've only ever made rice in it.
Never contemplated buying a rice cooker. Until now!
I'm super excited to watch this video. I love my dash rice cooker. My NYC kitchen doesn't have room for anything bigger and since I live alone....this will be great
Definitely perfect for small spaces!
Wow, I cook for one also. I never thought to use my rice cooker. What a time saver! Thank you so much for these recipes. I hope you'll be adding more in the future.
Apart from cooking rice, I’ve made different casseroles, cooked porridge, soups and curries. It gets used at least twice a week. I would recommend everyone to have a go.
. happy to run across this. We have been in a challenging situation. I broke my femur last
this year had a hip replacement then dislocated it 3 weeks later. It's been fun (ugh!) Hubs isn't experienced too much in his kitchen but is trying. I'm trying to look for a variety of easy budget friendly ideas to help as much as I can. . We had some because I had his big rig set up for simple meals but he tends to be a meat and potatoes kind of guy. I a variety and cooking is one of my love languages..He's doing a great job I'm just trying to make things easier, it's cool to see how start to learn techniques and to begin to enjoy and us connect as we budget, meal plan and I teach him to cook! We will enjoy and grow as we learn.
Blessings
Mary and David
Coincidence: I went on Amazon to compare rice cookers and ordered a black-decker like yours '2 days ago, 2 days before i saw your video!!!' ... it's on it's way! Talk about timing ... so glad I saw your blog today, it confirms what I hoped for. I like your meal ideas too.
lol it’s destiny 😂
Hi, Claire: Thank you for an enjoyable video. Thank you also for reminding me that I need to bring my rice cooker out of hiding, and get busy making one pot meals. They are a life saver, aren't they? To be honest, right now I am in the process of healing from both a depression that had kicked my butt to the curb, and having survived, by God's Intervention and Grace, a wicked case of Sepsis Shock. It's a miracle I'm alive. So, a rice cooker that can make one pot meals, that I can customize? Girl friend, you have inspired me. By the way, there was something so home-like about your video. I felt "invited" into your kitchen for coffee and recipe sharing. I'm sure a lot of other people who see your videos feel the same way. Nice job!
True true
So interesting!! Thank you! I can see that a little creativity goes a long way. I have a slow cooker, but don't always plan far enough ahead to use it. Setting it up and cooking for less than 30 minutes is an excellent way to cook at the end of the day!
Definitely a lifesaver after a long day!
Things I've cooked in a rice cooker:
- quinoa - wash it, use "1 cup quinoa to 1 3/4 cups water" ratio, cook just like rice. You can use it in a salad or maybe as substitute for the rice in those recipes
- hard boiled eggs - steam them in the steamer basket for 20 minutes, use external timer, not the one from the rice cooker. I take mine straight from the fridge.
Awesome recipes :)
Amazing! So many ideas running thru my head right now on how to use my cooker!
I’m so glad this gave you some ideas!
My sister sent me your video since I am live alone and have had many rice cookers…I started with a small rice cooker and now 30 years later have big one that “sings” when starting and finishing 🤭 in fact after watching you, I’m going to get up and make oatmeal in it…so delicious and so easy…yummy yummy after it’s done I use brown sugar, raisins and milk…you’ve got me now as a new subscriber…
Welcome!!! Also, oatmeal is genius I’m absolutely going to give that a try!
Great ideas for a quick hot lunch. I have used it for warm nacho cheese at a party.
Ooo cheese dip is a great idea!
I don’t have a rice cooker, but I love my Instant Pot! ☮❤🐾
I can't get the hang of my instant pot. Love my rice cooker. Haven't done complete meals.
I need to learn how to use my instapot!😢
@@natrlchallenge instant pot. they are the best. THink slow cooker on steroids. Basically the same, just much less time.
it looks all of those recipes are instapot compatible, you just need to figure out the timing :)
Hey, great recipe ideas! I use my rice cooker to make ramen meals. I just throw a bunch of veggies, water, sesame oil and a block of good quality ramen and let it cook 1 cycle. ❤ the rice cooker!
Thanks for sharing these easy peasy rice cooker meals. I love them because of portion control for weight loss. #Thanks
You are a very good presenter! It feels like your best friend telling you how they make their favorite dish very effective.
Thank you!!! I’m definitely an off the cuff kind of girl, using scripts feels so unnatural to me lol. Glad you like it 🙂
Oh my, all of look delicious! I love mustard and soy sauce but never thought of combining them. Guess, what I'll be trying this weekend? 😀By the way, I have a tiny version of that same rice cooker; I've had it for about 10 years and love it. I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel and this video!
Oooo I love to hear that your cooker has lasted so long! What a great bargain!!
I love how when you made the tortellini and sausage, and you sat down to eat,your dog looked offended that you didn't make a helping for him.😄
The dogs always steal the show 😂
I never used my rice cooker like these recipes before but will try 3 out of 4. I’m not crazy about fish flavor rice. But I do make the rice up for me and my sister and heat up a can of soup like hearty type kind and put it over the rice to stretch out the soup. One can for two or one can for each if your are really hungry. Soup like Cambell’s chunky soups. Get them when they are on sale. Can make it over noodles.
These are great recipes, very easy to veganize! I've been thinking about getting a rice cooker. I had one years ago and used to enjoy making meals in it. I didn't have the basket but that didn't stop me from adding all kinds of things into it. So glad you shared the link!
Since I have the basket, I'm tempted to steam soy curls instead of soak them 8n water to hydrate them. Then half way through, rinse them and put them in the rice mixture or pasta.
@@rosewelsh4634 That's a great idea!
I was a vegetarian for many many years and I will say, you can do a lot with lentils in the rice cooker too!
Awesome video. Just found you! Glad I did. There are just two of us so this is perfect! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for watching!!
I've only used mine to cook rice. I will definitely give this idea a try bc I'm always forgetting and burning my dinner lol. Thanks for sharing :)
😂 the way I burn a quesadilla at least once a week ☠️
That was so interesting, I would never ever thought about cooking anything other than rice. Thank you. I am going to give it a try.
Yes! The rice cooker is a really versatile appliance. I use mine to cook rice, steam sweet potatoes, make soups and cook noodles in it. It's a good travelling companion too.
Amazing for travel!! I have a little external battery that it can be plugged into and we will be taking ours camping!
thank you for excellent volume, & sharing ways to use a rice cooker!
The rice cooker is such a versatile appliance, I use mine on the daily for so many things!
It’s my new favorite appliance!
I love your ideas , practicality plus creativity 💝
Thank you so much!
I love the meals you picked! Interesting but easy to prepare.
I was just talking to my daughter about this using a rice cooker, Thank you for sharing, The food are more better for you than all that frying.
I definitely agree the rice cooker is such a great tool for healthy eating!!! I bought some edamame today so I can start throwing a handful of that in too 🙂
I've made a couple things in a rice cooker but because I'm always cooking for my family I never really used it. When my oldest moved out I gave it to her. These look absolutely delicious! I'm going to send it to my college kid for inspiration.
everything you cooked looked delicious, i have a rice cooker for the microwave, next time you do rice though, add a little more water or broth which ever you want to use. That will help things not get stuck on the bottom. i never just do the 1 to 1 ratio i always add more water plus it comes out more moist and fluffy
I will definitely try that!
Learned adding extra water so helps. And with brown rice it's extra important. Learned that the hard way the first time i used the cooker. Also, there are little silicone liners that should help with the burnt issue in both the rice cooker and ipot
My rice cooker directions say put the cup of rice into the bowl FIRST, and then add water up to line 1 (for one cup rice).
Never heard of using the cooker this way great idea.
Just made the salmon bowl and it is bomb! Thanks so much!
Yay!! I’m glad it turned out good!!
I drop a frozen Impossible burger patty on top of my carb and veg. After everything is done, I pull out the patty, break it up in the bowl, dump everything still in the pot over it and stir. I've done this with rice, quinoa, pasta, and various combos of spice and veg.
just rice, but I had thought about cooking other things, but never did. Now watching you do it, I will seriously think about it.
You should definitely experiment! I have never had anything go terribly wrong lol
Some great ideas 💡😊
I had a trusty rice cooker for years! It made PERFECT rice every time. Sadly, it was aluminum and I noticed the metal was eroding ( into my food😱)I searched high and low for a food safe stainless steel one and finally found one, but the rice burns on the bottom🤦♀️. Persians put oiled thin potatoes slices on the bottom to crisp and someday I might try that 😂🤣. I never thot of trying couscous. I also am going to try to find a steamer basket to fit in mine!Thx!
There are Silicone liners for rice cookers and IPOT. Fits right in the bottom. Real popular in Asia.
Ok I HAVE to try potatoes in it asap lol
I was half-listening to your introduction because l was distracted by your lovely looking kitchen. The cabinet color is pretty and nice gold handles, open shelving and "accessories". It all has a stylish and homey feel. I was trying to look around you to see the rest.
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Ahh thank you so much! The cabinets aren't in great shape but we painted them and tried to fix them up the best we could! I'm definitely a DIY girl so I LOVE to hear nice comments like this!
@@jenhampton1627 I was doing the same lol 😆 very pretty kitchen. I love pretty and airy kitchens. Best room in the house!
Excellent! My bestie gifted me her unused rice cooker. I used it for rice and steamed veggies... until now. I'm sooo tired of cooking for one, and will be trying all of these easy to make recipes. Thank you ❤
I have made soup, eggs,oatmeal…almost anything really that you can cook in a pot but have the advantage of set n forget. I have not tried a cake but I will definitely try that.
How did you cook your eggs?
Great, thank you, it was very inspiring. I got my baby rice cooker out of the back of the closet, it is probably the smallest one on earth, and made some soup. Threw in a package Cup Of Soup, added water and deep and frozen broccoli, plus curry powder and herbs. That’s what I could think of at the spur of the moment, after reading your post. I let it cook and simmer and ended up actually very good.
Since I try to lose weight the best thing is portion control. Also having one item to clean!
Thought I try and use it as a cooker to boil eggs. I am totally ready to experiment and looking forward to my next meal 😊 Thanks again, be safe!
I have that Black & Decker rice cooker also, I love it!
We love our rice cooker but never used it for a complete meal. Ty for sharing I will be doing more than rice
Thanks for watching!
I LOVE my rice cooker! I make cakes, frittata, soups, paella, clay pot rice, steam potatoes and hard boiled eggs. Everything !
Yes! I do use mine for everything and love to see these recipe ideas ❤
New sub from Scotland. Interesting find, a rice cooker, who new! Especially in Scotland....
I will have to try these.... Amazing.... And cheap, we like cheap in Scotland..... Cheerio
Amazing dishes. Now I know what I'll make when I am alone which is quite often.
I like how creative you are with all of the different ingredients. I wonder if you could cook pasta as well. Like the twist pasta.
8:51 oh my gosh. Look at your dog’s face! They just keep looking, the eyes moving along with your fork 🤣 I cracked when I saw that. He/she definitely approves of that meal and wishes you would share 😂
😂❤love it... I've been using my rice cooker since it's just me, you think like me I've made Mac n cheese among many strange things I boiled spaghetti 🍝 in mine there's a trick to it when stirring use a fork to keep it separate amazing what you can do
It’s crazy what you can do in a rice cooker! 😁
This was VERY helpful, thank you! I'm planning to buy one of these and you've helped remove some of my intimidation! Thank you. 😊
I’ve baked a cornbread in my rice cooker once and it came out really well. But I’ve got a multi-cooker with pressure option fancy shmancy one, although I’m pretty sure you can bake simple recipes in any rice cooker. Thanks for such an interesting video. I’m a freshly new subscriber btw ❤❤❤
Thanks so much for watching! I love the idea of a quick bread in it, I am absolutely going to try!
I'm definitely going to try to make something else other than rice in my rice cooker! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration! ❤
Yes I make Mac and cheese so good, and chicken soup. So easy and good, also the best omelette maker Judy mix eggs with your favorite things.
Oooo I’m definitely going to try the omelette! That’s a great idea!
Holy cow, these recipes look so good. I have to get one now.
Terrific
Years ago as i recall a male made me a meal like u did w the Salmon
Great dishes
I can cook rice well on the stove🎉
Great recipes 👌🎉 Why have I not yet used my rice cooker for meals other than rice ? 😋 lol. Very creative meals.
I can't wait to try these. Especially, the sushi rice and salmon. Yum, it's like eating unwrapped sushi 🍣 snacks. Love it ❤❤❤😊😊
I’ve had the salmon one three times now!! Some of my favorite flavors 😊
I love this idea thank you for posting this video.
Thanks so much for watching!
I only cooked rice and quinoa in my rice cooker. I will try cooking other things or your recipes for a busy day. Thank you for sharing! ❤
These look yummy! Would love some of these rice cooker recipes, please & thank you!
It’s so easy to create your own based on the flavors you like, get in there and experiment with some spices!
Hi love your video I had my rice cooker for about 3 years now I got it on sale for black Friday,I have tried ramen noodles in it and tuna noodles in it,but they all came out really good,tfs your Rice cooker recipes
Wow! Thank you for sharing all these recipes looks so yummy😊 and to think my hubby told me not to use the rice cooker for anything else just rice😮😄but I had my doubts just never looked into it can’t wait til I cook something in my rice cooker and show my hubby 😁thank you!❤..new subscriber😊
I got a mini rice cooker last Christmas.
I use it at least 3 times a week
Love it
Great healthy dishes , you are good for ideas thanks
loved your channel! I was surprise of all the things you can do in it. Please show me how to make Mac and cheese, soup, cake and other meals using rice. That was awesome. We don't eat seafood but I was using mine just for rice. So I love the idea of you teaching me other ways of using the. rice cooker. I also bought the small rice cooker. thank you so much.
During Covid l moved to a studio on a piece of land...a bit far out of town. At one point all l had is electricity. It was than l got creative with my rice cooker...it was amazing 🎉😊
OMG Claire! This is incredible! Keep those amazing ideas coming please! (Cute dog too! eyeing that sausage.)
Thank you!!
You’re brilliant! I too have only used my rice cooker for rice 😂
Honestly I saw someone use it on TikTok for a chicken leg and it absolutely blew my mind 😂
When you were talking about sesame oil I couldn’t tell from the bottle you were using, but if you haven’t tried “roasted” sesame oil, run. 😅 The roasted is so much better than just plain sesame and smells delish when you open the pot. Thanks for all the great ideas using the rice cooker.
Omg this is why I love making these videos. I will absolutely be finding roasted sesame oil asap 😂
@@ClaireRisper I hope you love it as much as I do. I’m sorry it’s actually called Toasted, I called it “roasted” by mistake. LOL, sorry for the confusion. 😆
I add whole tomatoes with white rice so good
I will absolutely try this I have soooo many tomatoes from our garden!
I am already a rice cooker convert. It's so effortless... I cook a lot of ramens in it chicken or veggie also soups😋
Those meals looked really good. I have made spag and mac/cheese in mine I love my rice cooker. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Ooo doing Mac in it would be so fast and simple for the kids, great idea!
Really love these ideas! I'm going to have to try them out soon.
Thank you!!
Here are a couple of my go to options that are very consistent for me.
1) Yellow instant rice mix 1 rice cooker cup with any or all of the following:
Sausage bits or even hotdog pieces
Frozen corn, peas, and/or carrots
Canned, jarred, or fresh mushrooms
Diced onion or spring onion
Dried herbs of your choice
Mix everything and then add your water to the line, moisture in your ingredients will contribute to the final product
Sometimes I'll place a whole onion in the center of the pot first that I've sliced almost all the way through like I'm going to dice it and surround it with everything else, then put some seasoning or sauce on top and break up the onion into pieces at the end of the cooking time. I think you can do something similar with a tomato.
2) 1 rice cooker cup of jasmine rice
1 small diced potato
A tiny sprinkle of chicken bouillon powder
Herbs of your choice
A couple of pats of garlic herb butter
A little extra water, usually to the next in between measuring line on the pot. The potatoes need it.
This makes a very simple pot of rice and potatoes with a bit of scorched buttery rice at the bottom. I leave the butter on top to melt instead of mixing it in. I usually salt the rice slightly on the plate and/or cover it with a sauce that comes from the meat I'm fixing in my air fryer. I love air fried bone in pork chops with this. Some corn or broccoli goes excellent with it.
Mushrooms have to be my favorite addition that I mentioned. They hold up so well and never mess with the cooking process. I've just made white rice with sausage, corn, and mushrooms that was delicious.
This is the best comment!!! You are a rice cooker chef!!!
@ClaireRisper Thank you, I just love sharing back! Rice cooker recipes are fun and convenient. Thanks for giving me more inspiration!
Would love the couscous with shrimp
That's a great idea!
My rice cooker is about 15 years old and still works well, but I may have to get a newer model to cook things besides rice. Very good video.
Pure genius. Never thought about that 🤤
I'm glad I waited for the last recipe. 😊
I only make rice, I’m definitely going to make some of those recipes thanks🦘
You’re welcome! Hope you make loads of tasty meals 😊
Nomads use these. It’s such an easy appliance and if using a portable power source, look for one with a lower wattage.
Hi Claire I love my rice cooker,use it often