This cooker is a fantastic appliance! I have sautéed vegetables in it and seared a roast. I've had great success using the slow cooker feature as well as the dough proofing feature. I love that I can put the cooking pot in the oven for a final browning. My only unsuccessful endeavor has been trying to bake brownies in the cooker. It was probably user error so I will try again. The cooker is nonstick and very large (8.5 quarts) so it will be perfect for chili while tailgating. The ladle rests on the lid handle, which is helpful. I am so pleased with my Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a multi-purpose appliance.