Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

You may be craving comfort food in the cold winter months — from stews to soups — but it can often be time-consuming and difficult to cook. One way to prepare a homemade meal without the hassle is a ...

Slow Cooker Magic: How to Cook the Perfect Pot of Beans Every Time Are you tired of spending hours soaking and cooking beans ...

The iconic brand Crock-Pot has created an answer to Instant Pot, an electronic pressure cooker that's become an internet sensation. Crock-Pot's new multicooker brings the heat to Instant Pot Cool ...

With the ability to cook up hearty stews and fall-off-the-bone braises with little to no supervision, slow cookers and Crock-Pots are beloved kitchen staples for busy home cooks everywhere. But with ...

This savory, comforting stew feeds a family of four at least twice, and leftovers get better as they sit. TIP: Sub a frozen vegetable blend (like Birds Eye Mirepoix) for the onion and carrots. It's ...