I bought this cooker a couple of months ago and I love it. I have always had Crock Pots but never one that can do as many things as this one can. I have to admit I was a bit sceptical about how this would perform. It has more than met my expectations. Plus it's non-stick! I have browned & slow cooked but have not steamed. No reason to believe the steaming won't work as nicely as everything else. Cuisinart has never let us down with our small appliances.