Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Hochman covers the worlds of luxury, travel, and entertainment. Not bad for a kitchen product created by a laid-off Canadian ...

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 and Instant Pot. Before we met, I had been living in my ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

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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 ...

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 ...