Steam cooking is growing in popularity for a number of very good reasons. First and foremost, it’s delicious and healthy. Steaming food helps it to retain its nutrients, flavours and colours. It’s also very energy-efficient. Steamed food cooks faster and at lower temperatures than other methods. Another big advantage? Because it’s odourless, you can save energy (and money!) by cooking different foods simultaneously without all the different flavours mingling.

Why not combine a steam oven, single oven, microwave and coffee machine for a super stylish and complete multi-functional cooking zone? Being able to call on this array of appliances makes entertaining so much easier. And there’s no limit to the culinary creations you can serve up for friends and family. Simply let your combination oven do all the hard work for you!

Mention a steamer to most people and they’ll probably picture a three-tiered standalone collection of pans that sit on top of the hob. But today’s steam and combination steam ovens harness much more advanced technology. Injection steam systems are the feature to look out for. This is where water is heated by an element in the tank. When it reaches the correct temperature, it works by injecting steam directly into the oven cavity. This provides consistent temperatures for cooking – meaning you achieve the best possible results, every time.

There’s really no limit to the delicious dishes you can cook with steam. Forget any fears about flavourless food. With steam cooking, you don’t need to add fats or oils to boost taste. In fact, this method of cooking retains all the moisture, vitamins and minerals food contains, leaving it packed full with flavour.

Some of our favourite steamed recipes feature fish and seafood. Mussels, salmon and halibut steam wonderfully. Why not try our Salmon steamed in a bagrecipe with our SO110 combi steam oven? This quick and healthy mid-week meal was conjured up by Michelin-starred chef and Caple brand ambassador Josh Eggleton. We hear Josh also recommends steaming hake or cod with wine, instead of water, for an extra delicious finish.

Rest assured, steam ovens can cook much more than just fish and vegetables. For example, it’s a great way to prepare risotto and it bypasses all that endless stirring into the bargain! Or for something more substantial, why not experiment with a steamed roast chicken and vegetables. Yum! Your combination steam oven can even help you indulge your sweet tooth. We promise that a steamed chocolate cake could prove one of the easiest desserts ever. All you have to do is weigh and mix, and your steam oven will do the rest.