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 best kind of meal is one that pretty much makes itself. That's why we're such big fans of appliance-based cooking — or recipes that call for a slow cooker or Instant Pot to do all the hard work.

Tender morsels of beef are simmered in the most delicious, made from scratch sauce, and served over egg noodles in this Classic Beef and Noodles recipe. We’ve included stovetop, slow cooker, and ...

Nearly 11 years ago, when my husband and I returned home from the hospital with our baby in tow, a few things became clear ...

There are times when your slow cooker can't or shouldn't do everything on its own, and it needs an assist from its fellow ...

Cold days call for meals that bring comfort from the inside out, and beef stew fits the bill every time. Slow-cooked meat, ...

In my wider tested review of Instant Pots, I determined the Instant Pot Pro Plus to be the best model to buy in 2022. Ahead, read about why this top-selling model impressed me so much, and why I ...

TL;DR: Overall, we prefer the Crock-Pot because there’s more room for error, you can add ingredients at any time and the nostalgia of chili cook-offs is strong. The Instant Pot vs. the Crock-Pot. Both ...

What's the longest you have left food in a slow cooker/crock pot? Is it safe to leave cooked food in a slow cooker for 10hrs or so if it is on the Keep Warm setting? I ask because I am trying to plan ...

In the era of fancy, high-tech multicookers like the ubiquitous Instant Pot, it’s easy to overlook the simple slow cooker. But those old-fashioned devices are kitchen workhorses that can feed a legion ...