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Take the guesswork out of cooking rice, beans, and other grains.

That’s the appeal of the new appliance KitchenAid just launched today:Grain and Rice Cooker.

A black square rice cooker with a silver top and a clear water reservoir on the right side.

Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham

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The best part?

It’s a kitchen hero for those of us who rely heavily on these pantry staples.

BUY IT NOW:KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker($299.99)

KitchenAid Rice and Grain Cooker

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An overhead shot of the KitchenAid rice cooker with the lid open showing cooked farro, next to four sweet potato halves topped with farro and crumbled feta.

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