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 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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every healthy relationship is built on compromise. Which is why there probably isn't room in my boyfriend's apartment for both my slow cooker ...

I was just given an Instant Pot. Right now the only cooking appliances I use besides my stove are a slow cooker and air fryer. It seems you can make things like soup quickly in the Instant Pot, and ...

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 ...

Just making a big batch of beans alone is enough for my Instant Pot to earn its keep. (I cook A LOT of beans.) The pressure cooking feature — valued most for beans, large and small cuts of meats, ...