Instant pot?

[rocketgirl]

Yeah, so I'm still overwhelmed by all the choices...  I think I am looking at the 6 qt Duo Nova.

I don't have a steamer or a rice cooker, so any extra functionality is a good thing!  I usually only use the crock pot for parties because there's not a lot of daily stuff that will either go the 9+ hours I'm at work or that I could otherwise do quickly when I get home.  I don't have room to leave any appliances out (other than the counter-top grill which is always out and I use regularly, even if it's just to grill sandwiches or make toast).  The crock pot will likely have to go away if I get an IP, because I am not sure I have room for both.

[Ice Cream]

FWIW: Last night,I used my silicone lid on the crocpot and there was no spillage whatsoever.