As most of you know, I’m a super busy mom that works outside the home as well as carts kids around for soccer practice and games all week long. Dinner is usually planed on my Menu Plan but as everyone else, thing sometimes tend to change and we may not eat the meal I had planned because we have no time or whatever the reason. Yup… newsflash… we aren’t a perfect family we are just like every family in America… busy, busy and crazy…
I got an opportunity to check out a new cooking system from Ninja; yes.. the company that makes an amazing blender; they now have a cooking system that will help mom’s all over the US to dish up an amazing dinner in no time at all; very little prep and one pot that gets used for everything! I loved the sound of that and couldn’t wait to get it into my kitchen.
The Ninja Cooking System is an amazing concept and someone must have listened to my dreams, because this system has everything I ever wanted and then some. Trust me when I say “I’m in LOVE and this is a MUST have in EVERY kitchen!!!”
Why I love the Ninja Cooking System? ….
The list goes on and on and on…. It’s an incredible machine that will replace many appliances in my kitchen and will save me time over and over again. The Ninja Cooking System is about the size of a Family Crockpot; looks almost the same but will do so much more. Cleanup is a breeze as well and you will not believe how fast and even it cooks Spaghetti in less than 30 minutes of time.
I came home from the office the other day after a 9 hr. day at work; usually my amazing hubby cooks dinner for all of us but some days he is way too busy and I try to help him out. That day the entire family was super tired and everyone opted to order a Pizza or run to McDonald, I soo wanted fries, BUT I just did not want to spend $50 to eat out just because we are all exhausted and tired. I looked over to my counter and remembered that Ninja has many recipes on their website and I knew they had a Spaghetti in no time recipe and all the ingredients are a stable in our home anyways, so why not. I gave it a try and ….OMG is all I can say.
One Pot Meal in under 30 Minutes
This is what you need for a quick and delicious Spaghetti dinner:
This is how you cook with the Ninja Cooking System… watch carefully, you may blink and your dinner will be done…!!! *SMILE*
Walk away!!!!!!!!!!
After 25 minutes the Ninja Cooking System will turn to heat, keeping your food warm but no longer cooking; I totally trusted the Ninja Cooking System and did not even taste it before I dished it up. My time after 25 minutes was up… dinner was ready!!! To my surprise… it was!!
I couldn’t believe that as tired as I was and everyone else was we had a home cooked meal on the table in no time at all; no mess in the kitchen and only one single dish to wash! I was truly impressed.
I gave everyone their plates and we ate dinner as a family; soon I heard my Teen say “Mom… pasta isn’t done”… My jaw dropped, I never checked if dinner really was done… Totally trusted the machine… OMG… How will I fix that.. ?? Was all I could think… I grabbed my bowl and tasted it… Guess what…. It was cooked perfect; the pasta was al dente and couldn’t have been any better. The reason my Teen said it wasn’t cooked, he was used to mushy pasta…hahahah… I was super happy that I was able to put the burden of cooking dinner off of me and hand it over to Ninja Cooking System.
I cannot brag enough about this system, I’m in love. The crockpot feature is just like any other crockpot, you can set it on high or low cooking and walk away; the nice feature, you can brown your meat in the same pot before you set it to slow cooking; again.. Only ONE dish being used for all!
The Oven Feature is just like your convection oven; you can bake cakes in half the time with half the amount of oil; making them moist and delicious in no time at all.
How does it all work you ask???
Heat from the Bottom & Sides
Now you can sear and sauté right in the bottom of the pot before slow cooking. With the Ninja® Cooking System, it’s like having a stovetop built right into your oven! And direct heat from the sides means foods cook with a delicious golden brown crust. Plus super-heated steam for juicier, healthier meals made up to 50% faster and with less fat!
What a wonderful addition to any kitchen and I can’t imagine being without mine. If you need more information or are looking for recipes, be sure to visit Ninja Cooking Systems on the Web, friend them on Facebook or Tweet along on Twitter. You can purchase your very own Cooking System Amazon or directly through NinjaCooking.com or locally at Bed Bath and Beyond and many other retailers.
I received the product for my honest review; all opinions are 100% my own and no other compensation was nor will be received and my opinions have not been influenced by anyone or anything. Just loving it.. that’s all!!
Barb W. says
Looks like a great product! Love that its multi- functional. Will have to check it out as I’m due fir a slowcooker upgrade
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Melanie Roberts says
This would be SUCH an amazing upgrade Ms. Barb.. you will love it.. trust me
Carolyn says
I cook pull pork red beans greens and pot. Roast and pasta. Best cooker i have got.
Robert Callan says
Just made to pasta while I was camping in my rv.Made it outside when we were packing to leave.Came out great,The kids loved it and easy clean up.
Andrea says
I have GOT to get me one of these!!!! I saw one similar but it didn’t have the features this one does! Awesome!!! I am SO getting me one of these! Can you steam rice in it? I’m assuming you can. I may have to get me one!!!
Melanie Roberts says
I’m sure you could steam rice in it.. never thought of that, but the possibilities are ENDLESS.. that’s for sure… you will LOVE it…. that’s for sure … ours made an amazing Italian Wedding Soup for dinner tonight.. one pot, no time at all and an amazing dinner
Elena says
Looks like a great product. I would like to get one for my Mom. Thank you for the review!
Melanie Roberts says
What a great idea, Mom would LOVE it….
Sandy VanHoey says
With the way we are cooking all the time, this would be amazing. I need to go into their site to check it out more and see some of their recipes.
Melanie Roberts says
Bet you will love their recipes… SOOO many really MANY to choose from.. let me know what you think
Laura Jacobson says
Oh this looks so wonderful! That is so neat that after the 25 minutes…it was done and went over to heat to keep it warm! Looks really good too! We love spaghetti…but I hate boiling the noodles when its hot outside!
Pam says
I need one of these for my kitchen too, Melanie! This sounds like it would really simplify meal time.
Melanie Roberts says
Sooo will simplify meal time.. we are loving it and healthy dinners in no time
Grace Hodgin says
Sounds like a great product and would really be a big help in the kitchen.
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Dawn says
It can roast, bake and slow cook? I have never heard of such! How very cool!
Melanie Roberts says
Yes Ma’am.. you can do ALL that and more.. it’s really a super cool product… and no I’m not just saying it.. I really LOVE it… I bet you would, too
Christine Luken says
Wow, that would be nice to replace half of my kitchen gadgets on the counter top with just one! This would also be great for someone who doesn’t have a big kitchen (or a kitchen at all!)
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Dawn Lopez says
Seriously? That looks incredible! I know what I want for the holidays! Love how quick and effortless it makes cooking!
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Amy Desrosiers says
This looks so nice! I love my Ninja Blender so I bet this is just as awesome!
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Melanie Roberts says
This is totally AWESOME Ms. Amy… and I’ve heard many good things about the Blender.. I soo want to add it to my wish list for Christmas.. if you love the quality of your blender, you will love the cooker as well.. no doubt 🙂
Alicia Taylor says
What a cool idea! I put my slow-cooker through it paces (especially in the fall), but it won’t cook fast meals like this – but as my kids say – it’s a Ninja! LOL.
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Melanie Roberts says
hahah YUP.. it’s a NINJA…. 🙂 it will do EVERYTHING … we do love the slow cooking as well as the FAST cooking option.. just an awesome tool to have
Francine says
Wow, I want one!! Love that it is an all-in-one appliance!
Melanie Roberts says
hahah Francine.. your comment made me smile… *Christmas Wish List*… 🙂
monica says
This thing looks awesome!! As a busy mom – I am all about the one pot meals!
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Cindi Thornton says
I am really impressed with the many ways you can cook with this one product! I would love to be able to use one thing rather than pulling out each seperate piece of equipment. I think my favorite part is how you said you can brown the meat first, then use the slow cooker feature to finish off the meal all in this one item!
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Melanie Roberts says
Cindi.. that is MY favorite part as well.. I always always was told to sear the meat before cooking; even if I cook in the slow cooker.. WELL.. I hardly ever do it, because I don’t have time and don’t wanna mess with it.. NOW.. totally different story and our meals are amazing!!!! Really worth it…
Kristin says
OMG the spaghetti that you made looks so delicious!!! I’ve definitely gotta try out this Ninja cooking system!
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Melanie Roberts says
Thanks for checking out the post Kristin.. it really was a delicious yet simple and quick dinner…
brett says
i want one, yes i do!! i’m cooking dinner at 1pm mos days because of our afternoons!
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Melanie Roberts says
YES.. this would work sooo well for you…
Ronnie says
This sounds awesome! I’m a lazy cook, I need to have something that it’s easy to use and fast. Thanks for letting me know about it. 🙂
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Melanie Roberts says
hahah Ronnie… this is PERFECT for the Lazy cook…. everyone will rave and no one will know you are a Lazy cook.. OHOH .. they may expect you to cook all the time then.. that may be another problem… (down the road..hahah)
Casey says
I have a Ninja blender that works wonders, so I’m not surprised that this new product from the same brand worked so well for you. Ill definitely have to “wish list” this one; it looks incredible, as does the recipe you shared!
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Melanie Roberts says
Perfect for a wish list Casey, that’s for sure.. you will love it… and.. I’m gonna add that blender to my wish list.. I been eyeing that for a while… soo glad to hear you like yours 🙂
Joanne says
Great review! Sounds like this is a great product that will replace several others! I love that!
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Melanie Roberts says
Soooo gonna replace a few in my home Joanne.. We are loving it, made Italian Wedding Soup in it tonight in no time at all and it was YUMMY….
sam simon says
Come on people…let’s write honest reviews. The spaghetti diner recipe is really a “spaghetti soup” diner. Forget this recipe …lousy!
Melanie Roberts says
This must be your idea of dinner because for us it has never been “Spaghetti soup” and we have made it many times and still make it, actually had it last night, I do appreciate your honesty, for us it’s a hit. It’s an honest review, and always has been, not sure why it wouldn’t be.