it does. you fill a 12" cast iron pan with whatever goodies you think will be good, top it off with some broth, leave it on a medium heat about 20m, then turn it down towards low, and in about an hour you have food for the next 4-5 days depending on how much you eat at a sitting. its dense, both in nutrients, flavor and taste, and if you eat more than a bowl to the top you're going to feel it and not in a good way. LOL