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?

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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

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There seems to be little that Americans can agree on these days when it comes to current events, but politics is far from the only arena where we’re divided. Even in the food world, tribalism rears ...

Learn how to make rosemary oil in your slow cooker with just two ingredients. Plus, all of the benefits it has to offer. Aside from the host of health perks, rosemary oil could also be a great ...

Help me decide which to buy. I used a slow cooker for years, so it’s a known quantity. At the same time, it usually required additional cookware (browning meat, sauces, etc.). And cleaning that heavy ...