The Zojirushi - Multicooker EL-CAC60 is quite a Marvel.and truly is a Multi Cooker..Its got a large heating and cooking surface, which means you can sear a roast,and cook it all in one pot..Its got a steamer attachment, which means you can steam rice, dumplings,and vegetables..You can actually make yogurt,or cook grains in this, or just use it as a slow cooker..This pot does it all! If you can only have space for some cookware,this should be included in that.