The compact Demi offers the same unparalleled cooking convenience as the original SousVide Supreme, but in a smaller appliance. With hands-off cooking that is gentle and forgiving, the Demi makes it easy to have meals ready in minutes at the end of the day. Everyone-from the accomplished cook to the rank novice-can turn out gourmet quality meals with minimal preparation time. It's as easy as heating water! Just season your dish, vacuum-seal in food-grade pouches, simmer in the Demi water oven, sear or sauce your dish if desired, and serve. Features: Easy to read water levels. Easy to use controls. Lid doubles as convenient drip tray. The included rack keeps food in place while it's cooking. Built-in handles are staggered to allow for easier carrying and draining. Stainless steel basin allows for easy cleanup. The heating element is inside the machine - it won't get in your way and creates a perfect water temperature with no hot spots. About Sous Vide Cooking: Sous vide (pronounced soo-veed) is a culinary technique that involves cooking vacuum-sealed food at a consistent, low temperature for a longer length of time than compared to other methods. The term sous vide is French for "under vacuum," and was developed in the mid-1970s by chef Georges Pralus for the Restaurant Troisgros in Roanne, France. Today, sous vide is a well-respected cooking method among gourmet chefs, and can routinely be found in upscale restaurants.