My cousin recommended the Cuisinart Steam Oven to me. I could not remember her recommendation and purchased another oven from my favorite brand. Got it. Hated it. Sent it back. I love this oven!! I can do so many cooking styles. Whether I am steaming Shu Mai, Bake/Steaming chicken or toasting bread the Cuisinart Steam Oven is a champ. I like my snacks to come from the oven vs the microwave. So snack time is a snap. If your family is large or small the Cuisinart Steam Oven can handle all accommodations. The easy to read dial is user friendly.