We use ours for other than rice. One of my favorites is to steam vegetables in it.
Ours has a wire rack for the bottom, and I put it in before I start. Then add water just to the bottom of the rack. I lay big slices of carrot on the bottom, and lay all the other veggies in on top of that.
The cooker will turn off when they're done. Top with salt and pepper, cream sauce, cheese sauce, or with butter.
Shoot, let your imagination run and think of something different and let us all know what you come up with.