A rice cooker might seem like a one-trick pony, but it's a multi-functional tool that's great for cooking much more than just rice. You can use it to steam vegetables and eggs using the steamer basket ...

A good rice cooker may make better rice than you can on the stove, all while doing most of the work so you can focus on cooking your mains and sides. Having one in your kitchen is therefore vital, ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...