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The present invention relates to a cooking system having a conventional style pot with a multi-function reversible top. The system comprises two pieces, a pot and top (with a lid), that can be used individually and collectively to function as a cooking pot, colander, steamer and strainer. The pot fu

The present invention relates to a cooking system having a conventional style pot with a multi-function reversible top. The system comprises two pieces, a pot and top (with a lid), that can be used individually and collectively to function as a cooking pot, colander, steamer and strainer. The pot functions by itself as a conventional cooking pot. The top functions by itself right-side-up as a colander. The pot and top with a lid functions as a steamer. And, the top, when positioned up-side-down on top of the pot, functions as a strainer. When used as a strainer, the top and pot preferably have engaging handles that allow the top and pot to be held together with one hand, to help avoid dropping food and steam burns.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cooking system, comprising:a pot having at least one handle extending therefrom, said pot having a rim with a predetermined inside diameter;a reversible top member having at least one handle extending therefrom, said top member comprising:a rim with a predetermined outs

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cooking system, comprising:a pot having at least one handle extending therefrom, said pot having a rim with a predetermined inside diameter;a reversible top member having at least one handle extending therefrom, said top member comprising:a rim with a predetermined outside diameter that is less than the inside diameter of said pot's rim, wherein when the top member is positioned on top of the pot in a first direction, said top member's rim can be positioned inside said pot's rim;a perforated body portion having a maximum diameter that is less than the inside diameter of said pot's rim, wherein when the top member is positioned on top of the pot in a second direction, said body portion can be positioned inside said pot's rim; andan annular portion extending substantially between said top member's rim and body portion, said annular portion having first and second ledge portions, wherein each of said ledge portions has a predetermined diameter greater than the inside diameter of said pot's rim, wherein when said top member is positioned on said pot in said first direction, said top member rests with said first ledge on said pot's rim, and wherein when said top member is positioned on said pot in said second direction, said top member rests with said second ledge on said pot's rim.