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?

It is easy to learn how to use an Instant Pot, and don’t let all its buttons intimidate you. It is a versatile kitchen ...

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 ...

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Have you tried making Instant Pot oatmeal? It’s easy to set up overnight for a delicious breakfast the next morning or any time. Scott Suchman The Washington Post Just making a big batch of beans ...

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 ...

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