This thing is fabulous. I keep saying, "it's more than I ever expected". It steams vegetables in minutes, chicken, fish you name it. Haven't tried pasta or soup yet, but just to have a small counter steamer with a large basket is a plus. I steamed 2 chicken legs and a bunch of vegetables in less than 15 minutes. Easy clean up, but as the instructions say, don't submerse the electric pot, just rinse and wipe it clean.. you will see after the first or second use a white ring on the inside where the heating element is, this is caused by using hard water out of the tap. It can be cleaned and info is in the instructions so not freak out. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Go to Costco or Sam's and stock up on vegetables, you'll be using it every day.. great for studio condos, dorm rooms, camper.. even your 10 bedroom/6 bathroom mansion.