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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?

Slow Cooker Sweet Pork cooks low and slow to create the most moist and flavorful pork. We've included slow cooker, instant pot, and oven instructions so you can choose your preferred cooking method.

Looking to make a homemade pot roast in a jiffy? You don't need your slow cooker and an entire day; make it faster using this cooking gadget.

Slow cookers and Instant Pots used on the slow-cook mode are an easy way to cook a whole chicken. It’s a no-fail technique for producing a moist bird with very little effort. The tender meat is easily ...

You might have heard about the Instant Pot, which is a must-have kitchen appliance in some circles, and are wondering what it does. Or maybe you already own an Instant Pot but are baffled by all of ...

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 ...

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 ...