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?

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 ...

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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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 ...

Instant Pot products routinely top our lists of the best pressure cookers and slow cookers — and luckily, just ahead of Thanksgiving, the brand’s Aura slow cooker is almost half off. Instant Pot’s ...

Just had roast beef and vegetables, pressure cooked. Honestly, it's OK. Maybe roast beef was a little too ambitious for a first attempt. Partly at fault is the cut of meat. It ended up having a pretty ...