We’re living in a golden age of small kitchen appliances (see: slow cookers, Instant Pots, and air fryers). We’re also in a not-so-golden age of abundant counter space. So what’s a home cook to do?

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The Instant Pot has a cult following for a reason — one appliance can make perfect polenta (no stirring required), homemade yogurt and pork shoulder that falls apart the moment it meets your fork. It ...

Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let’s look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will do ...

Cooking low and slow can turn cheap cuts of meat into tender, restaurant quality eats with very little effort. A slow cooker or Instant Pot can also trim some money off your monthly energy bill since ...

As much of the country struggles with heat waves, cooking in a hot kitchen may be the last thing on your mind, especially when using a stove or oven that might heat your whole house. Fortunately, the ...

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Slow cookers, Crock-Pots and Instant Pots are beloved by millions of home cooks because they take a lot of guesswork out of the cooking process. Taking a shortcut with a recipe, however, isn't always ...