Things You Didn't Know You Could Make In A Rice Cooker (Slideshow)

Risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enhanced by the addition of a variety of ingredients. Making risotto in a rice cooker reduces this hassle, so you can get creative with your seasonings.

Poached Fruit

You think we're joking, right? Nope. You can easily make this light and delicious dessert or cocktail garnish in a rice cooker. 

Frittata

This classic Spanish dish can be easily made in a rice cooker. 

Oatmeal

This hearty breakfast meal can easily be made using a rice cooker. 

Lentils

Lentils are a healthy, high-protein meal option for anyone on the go. A rice cooker can be easily used to make your next lentil meal.

Chicken

Even your favorite meat options, such as chicken, can be made in a rice cooker

Cake

Who knew it could be this easy? Making a cake in a rice cooker is easy. 

Goulash

This classic 'Old World' stew, and many other slow-cooked meat stews can be made easily in a rice cooker. 

Beans

After soaking your dried beans, they're very easy to prepare in a rice cooker, which can then be added to larger dishes or mixed in with, you guessed it, rice!

Polenta

Creamy polenta is another delicious dinner dish that can be made with little trouble in a rice cooker.