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Rice Cooker Revival: Surprising Recipes to Make in Your Rice Cooker (and Multicooker or Instant Pot®)

Kathy Moore (Goodreads Author),

Roxanne Wyss (Goodreads Author)

3.60 · Rating details · 15 ratings · 15 reviews

Go beyond rice with 80 recipes that work with both the multicooker functionality and a stand-alone rice cooker.

Whether using a fancy multicooker or a multifunction rice cooker, most people think the rice function can only make rice. But rice cookers can do so much more!

The rice cooker is able to do everything from baking a cake to cooking chili, from making soups to steam ...more

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Published November 17th 2020 by Tiller Press

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Jul 13, 2020 MissBecka Gee rated it really liked it

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Perfect hard boiled eggs in a rice cooker?
Yup.
No more standing at the stove to make tapioca pudding?
Yup.
This brought many more uses to my poor underused rice cooker who has sadly only been making rice and corn on the cob for years.
Don't worry my little rice cooker, you will be fully abused going forward ;)
Favourite recipe I tried: Steamed Asian chicken dumplings
Thanks to NetGalley and Tiller Press for my DRC. ...more

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Jul 09, 2020 Tamar overwhelmed by work, but forging on.... rated it liked it

Thank you NetGalley and Tiller Press for an ARC of this book by Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore. I always try to say something nice about a book, even if I don’t enjoy it, so my initial review was simply –

The photos were nice.

But then I would have had to qualify and add – most of them.

Being a little more thorough means, in this case, that I have to get my hands dirty, which I hate.

The word “surprising” in the title is a paradox (or maybe oxymoron?). I was surprised that anyone would make more tha ...more

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Jul 05, 2020 Alicia Bayer rated it it was ok

This book was a bit of a disappointment for me. First of all, you need to have a fancy rice cooker to make the vast majority of the recipes. I don't have a saute, steam or porridge setting on my rice cooker, just a button to push down. Secondly, it often felt like one of those gadget cookbooks where it tells you a hundred dishes you can make with a gadget that would be more easily made with a different gadget or just in your oven or on your stove. One of the recipes doesn't even use a rice cooke This book was a bit of a disappointment for me. First of all, you need to have a fancy rice cooker to make the vast majority of the recipes. I don't have a saute, steam or porridge setting on my rice cooker, just a button to push down. Secondly, it often felt like one of those gadget cookbooks where it tells you a hundred dishes you can make with a gadget that would be more easily made with a different gadget or just in your oven or on your stove. One of the recipes doesn't even use a rice cooker. It tells you to saute the ingredients (beef) in a pan and then they're put on hummus. There's a hummus recipe following it that can use a rice cooker on the next page, but struck me as odd as it was the first recipe in that chapter and I read it three times trying to find where the rice cooker was supposed to be used.

Many of the recipes have alternate instructions to use your Instant Pot instead. Many others are basically crock pot recipes. Almost none of them actually seem well designed for a rice cooker, unless it's one of those $200 rice cookers that sings you a song when it finishes (my best friend has one so I've heard the song a lot). But if you have one of those, you probably also have an Instant Pot and you're better off using that instead. Many of the recipes tell you use one or another setting for 2 hours or it says at the bottom you can just do it in the instant pot in 15 minutes.

Lastly, just because you can make a frittata or a cake in a rice cooker doesn't mean it is the best way to do so. How hard would it be to get a frittata out of the bottom of a rice cooker? If you live in a dorm and your rice cooker is your only appliance then this could be a good option, I suppose, but you'd better have an expensive one or you're still out of luck.

No nutritional information is provided for the recipes.

Bottom line -- if you have a fancy rice cooker and don't have an Instant Pot, this might be a fun resource to make the most of it. If you have a regular rice cooker then it won't be much use other than the recipes that include Instant Pot directions, and if you have an IP then you might as well just get an IP cookbook.

Two stars for me, for "it was okay."

I read a temporary ARC of this book for review. ...more

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Sep 13, 2020 Becky rated it really liked it

This book has directions for a rice cooker and directions for a multipurpose cooker (like an instant pot, which is what I have)

Hummus and white bean dips look absolutely amazing and a great way to make a frugal recipe that uses pantry ingredients.

I love that there is a vegetarian chapter. Couscous chopped salad is one of my favorite things and I'm so happy to see pearled couscous featured! I plan on sharing the middle eastern rice with my kids, it seems like a nice way to introduce new flavors f ...more

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Jun 26, 2020 Cozy Book Spot rated it really liked it

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There are so many recipes that you can make using your rice cooker! This book has so very good recipes and i'll be trying some soon. I used to use my rice cooker to cook rice only and sometimes I used to steam veggies there too. It's a nice book and most of the recipes are stuff you already know how to make but they're made in the rice cooker. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review ...more

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Feb 19, 2021 Crystal rated it it was ok

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I enjoy reading cookbooks. I have a lot of dietary restrictions, but I can still draw inspiration from the recipes I read, ways I could substitute ingredients, or use the spice combination on ingredients that are safer for me. I realize that a lot of cookbooks won't be perfect fits for me, and that's OK. I think anyone who has to restrict their diet can tell you that they're aware their versions probably don't taste as good as the original, but but they taste good, and some days that is enough.

T I enjoy reading cookbooks. I have a lot of dietary restrictions, but I can still draw inspiration from the recipes I read, ways I could substitute ingredients, or use the spice combination on ingredients that are safer for me. I realize that a lot of cookbooks won't be perfect fits for me, and that's OK. I think anyone who has to restrict their diet can tell you that they're aware their versions probably don't taste as good as the original, but but they taste good, and some days that is enough.

That's why the section on page 11 (in the advanced digital copy) of It's That Simple/ The Rice Cooker Revival is so jarring. On one hand, I prefer cooks and authors being honest about cases where substitutions won't work. But in this case, the authors Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore specify that results will not match theirs if you do not follow their recipes exactly. As in, if you do not use the same size eggs as they do (size large only!), the same unsalted butter, the same whole (dairy) milk, or the same kosher salt for cooking and table salt for baking. They discourage non dairy or egg substitutions. Perhaps this demand for specificity has to do with the format of cooking (with a rice cooker) that this book features. I don't know. because I don't know much about using rice cookers, which is why I requested an advanced digital copy of this book, so I could find out more and see if one would work for me. But all I'm left with is a feeling that either the authors or the cooker are not open to substitutions, and it's probably just best for me to carry on cooking as I do, as someone who frequently has to make substitutions for dairy, eggs, meat, and gluten. The authors are very detail specific in their instructions on how to use the rice cooker in general, and call for a lot of extra accessories/ a fancy and complicated rice cooker. But this doesn't clarify the question of "is this their preference? Or a requirement for this cooker?"

Since the recipes are heavy in ingredients I can't eat, from the gluten in bread pudding and in salmon cakes to the eggs in a frittata or deviled eggs, to the dairy in Mexican style corn on the cob or in herbed parmesan rice, to the oodles of meat and seafood dishes, I don't feel particularly motivated to try to figure this puzzle out. So instead I'll move on to more flexible cookbooks for inspirations and/or recipes. Thanks anyway to #NetGalley and Tiller Press for sharing a free digital #advancedcopy of #RiceCookerRevival with me in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Jan 31, 2021 The Candid Cover (Olivia & Lori) rated it really liked it

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Aug 31, 2020 Meredith rated it it was ok

**I received and voluntarily read an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

If it weren't for the variety of recipes, this book would barely qualify for one star. I chose to read this book because of the title "Rice Cooker Revival: Surprise Recipes to Make in Your Rice Cooker (and Multicooker or Instant Pot)". It wasn't until I received a copy of the book for review that I learned that my rice cooker (and probably the rice cookers of countle ...more

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Sep 15, 2020 Annie rated it liked it

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Rice Cooker Revival is a tutorial guide and recipe collection to getting the most out of a rice cooker (or Instant Pot/multi cooker) with recipes developed by Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore. Due out 17th Nov 2020 from Simon & Schuster on their Tiller Press imprint, it's 176 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

The authors have decades of experience cooking and writing about cooking and it shows. This is a very well organized book with a good introduction of the various ma Rice Cooker Revival is a tutorial guide and recipe collection to getting the most out of a rice cooker (or Instant Pot/multi cooker) with recipes developed by Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore. Due out 17th Nov 2020 from Simon & Schuster on their Tiller Press imprint, it's 176 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

The authors have decades of experience cooking and writing about cooking and it shows. This is a very well organized book with a good introduction of the various machines as well as a thorough treatment of different rices, methods of soaking and cooking, rinsing or not rinsing and other background info. It should be noted that most of the recipes developed for and included in this book are really mostly suited to a multi-function rice cooker (or instant pot or similar cooker) and not for the basic "one button" basic rice cooker.

The layout is accessible and progresses logically from the introduction. The recipes are grouped roughly thematically: Breakfast & Brunch, Appetizers Snacks & Bites, Vegetarian Dishes & Grains, Fish & Seafood, Meats & Main Dishes, Steaming, Soups & Stews, Rice & Risotto, Side Dishes, and Desserts. The recipe ingredients are listed in a sidebar. Measurements are given in American standard only (with a conversion table in the back of the book for metric). The recipes don't include nutritional information or serving size/yields. Extra tips and variations are provided in a sidebar. The recipe ingredients themselves are (mostly) easily sourced and will be available at well stocked grocery stores. There are a very few ingredients which might be a little more difficult to source, but definitely nothing that is 'way out there'.

The photography is well done but roughly half of the recipes are not illustrated. The photographs which are included are clear and attractive. I wish there had been more photographs and serving suggestions, but I do understand that extra photography increases the price of book projects very quickly and the lack is not crippling because most of these recipes are fairly simple. My other quibble with the book is that although there are a wide variety of world cuisines represented and they're well written and tasty, a majority of them could be -much- more easily prepared on the stovetop or in the oven, skipping the necessity of a multifunction rice cooker or instant pot altogether.

Three stars. The recipes themselves are tasty and well written.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes. ...more

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Jun 30, 2020 Janet rated it it was amazing

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When life for the entire universe and planet turns on its end and like everyone else you "have nothing to do" while your place of work is closed and you are continuing to be in #COVID19 #socialisolation, superspeed readers like me can read 250+ pages/hour, so yes, I have read the book … and many more today. And it is way too hot to go outside, so why not sit in from of the blasting a/c and read and review books?? BTW - stay home and save lives!!!!!!!! No tan is worth dying for.

I requested and re When life for the entire universe and planet turns on its end and like everyone else you "have nothing to do" while your place of work is closed and you are continuing to be in #COVID19 #socialisolation, superspeed readers like me can read 250+ pages/hour, so yes, I have read the book … and many more today. And it is way too hot to go outside, so why not sit in from of the blasting a/c and read and review books?? BTW - stay home and save lives!!!!!!!! No tan is worth dying for.

I requested and received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley, the publisher and the author in exchange for an honest review.

From the publisher, as I do not repeat the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it as they do it better than I do 😸.

Experience the full potential of the rice cooker—which can poach fruit, simmer soups and stews, and more—and is ideal for those with tight spaces, tight schedules, and tight budgets.

Many people have purchased or already own expensive multicooker gadgets. And while these tools are fun and engaging, they are often complicated and can be intimidating for a beginner. But one thing many people miss out on is the rice cooker functionality. Whether using a fancy multicooker, or the humble, functional rice cooker itself, most people think their rice cookers can only make rice. But it can do so much more!

The rice cooker is able to do everything from baking a cake to cooking chilli, from making soups to steaming meats. Best of all, it does each task without any fuss or stress. Whether home chefs want to get all they can out of their multicookers or find new ways to use their trusty rice cookers, Rice Cooker Revival has the perfect solution for any meal of the day.

I love my kitchen gadgets, and I actually wore out my rice cooker but do use that option on my InstantPot all the time. This book shows how versatile a rice cooker can be --- and the recipes are stellar. A cake? Wow ... anything that stops me from turning on the oven and making it hotter inside works for me and this book will convince you to buy a rice cooker and make some amazing food. The recipes are well written and inherently yummy so this book is definitely worth a read.

As always, I try to find a reason to not rate with stars as I love emojis (outside of their incessant use by "🙏-ed Social Influencer Millennials/#BachelorNation survivors/Tik-Tok and YouTube Millionaires/etc. " on Instagram and Twitter... Get a real job, people!) so let's give it 🍚🍚🍚🍚🍚
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Sep 05, 2020 Sharon rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Tiller Press and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Rice Cooker Revival: Surprising Recipes to Make in Your Rice Cooker. I voluntarily chose to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.

The beginning of this cookbook is what you might expect, namely explanations of the reasons to use a rice cooker, different types, step-by-step instructions, and tips from the professionals. This cookbook is mainly for the multifunctional rice cookers, not the traditional ones. I wish the ...more

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Jul 02, 2020 Johanna Sawyer rated it really liked it

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Revival... I think not because I never saw fit to own an appliance that made one thing. However I do have an instapot and they’re pretty interchangeable apparently. The recipes themselves were unique, and seemingly complicated by such detailed notes.

What did I like? The versatility.... I know the instapot makes rice along with a ton of other recipes but it’s not a bad thing to have more instapot recipe books. You can tell the author has given you a assortment of recipes with a macabre of detai ...more

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Sep 07, 2020 Celestemcolon rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed this cookbook as it was showing me how to use a device multiple ways, which as many know is the ultimate. I never thought about using the rice cooker in the many ways suggested. I now want to have one in my home just to try them all out. The color photos are plenty which is another must have in a cookbook. There is a great introduction to using the rice cooker and the parts you might have included. Then we have a break out into each type of meal from breakfast to dessert. If you ...more

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Nov 06, 2020 Liz rated it really liked it

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An interesting cookbook!

Rice Cooker Revival is full of recipes and guidance about how to get more out of your rice cooker. There are even variations for using a multicooker, such as an InstantPot. The recipes are varied and cross a selection of different dish types, from meat and seafood to sides to dessert.

I will definitely be trying out some of the recipes since they seem really easy to follow! Maybe some poached pears? :)

Thank you to NetGalley and Tiller Press for providing an advanced copy ...more

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Aug 20, 2020 Witch-at-Heart rated it it was amazing

I found the recipes in this book to be a fantastic way to utilize your rice cooker for more than just basic rice. Plus the recipes are fantastic! This is a great way to toss your ingredients into your rice cooker and let it do it's magic! The layout is nicely done and the recipes are easy to follow. I highly recommend this cookbook.

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review. ...more

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