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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pulled pork, ribs, shredded chicken, and beef roasts are always great meals that require minimal effort and can feed plenty of people at an affordable price. However, it can take eight hours or more ...

Even after recently having wrapped up an Instant Pot/multicooker recipe series, I still couldn’t stop Instant Potting. This polenta recipe I had come across kept coming to mind. And wanting something ...

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Pressure cookers — both electric and stovetop varieties — can help make it faster and easier to get food on the table without sacrificing flavor. But if you’re shopping around for one, you might be ...

Have you tried making Instant Pot oatmeal? It’s easy to set up overnight for a delicious breakfast the next morning or any time. Scott Suchman The Washington Post Just making a big batch of beans ...