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 ...

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. Below you'll find a ton of our favorite easy Crock Pot and ...

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 ...

One of my favorite comfort foods to make in a slow cooker is pot roast. However, my family's recipe for slow-cooked pot roast is a little different from others. It only requires five ingredients: ...

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 ...

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 ...