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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?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you are one of those people who bought an Instant Pot at the height of the 2017 craze, only to feel intimidated when it came to actually ...

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 ...

Instant Pots can slow cook or pressure cook. Use the pressure cook setting for pulled pork in an hour or the slow cook method ...

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 ...

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 ...