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Electronic pressure cookers are all the buzz right now. They’re safer than the old-school ones your parents have in their kitchen pantry and tout a list of improved features. But are they really that ...

We had a pressure cooker in my home when I was growing up. It was annoying. It weighed half a ton and had a complicated, heavy lid that clamped down onto the bottom in a fussy way. It was a space hog, ...

Over the years, the slow cooker has gained a reputation for being a must-have kitchen appliance, and we couldn’t agree more! If you’re looking for inspiration on slow cooker recipes to try, these ...

Which pressure cooker recipes are best? A pressure cooker can make in minutes what normally takes hours of slow cooking, but no flavor is lost in the process. Pressurized steam thoroughly yet gently ...

The easiest way to make a meal for the whole family? Use a slow cooker (naturally). It may take a few hours or the whole night, but the set-it-and-forget-it appliance always gets the job done. That ...

If you spent any time browsing food websites between Thanksgiving and Christmas, you probably noticed there was a lot of chatter about a kitchen appliance called the Instant Pot. At its core, the ...

We’ve rounded up our 10 most-saved slow cooker recipes of 2025 so far, and they’re as delicious as they are effortless. From tender, fall-apart meats to comforting soups, these top picks prove that ...

Face it: No-cook meal strategies for summer only get you so far. Eventually, you or someone who you regularly feed will want a hot meal. And that’s OK. Preparing a hot meal need not entail heating the ...

The slow cooker, or Crock-Pot, is too often relegated to the back of a kitchen cabinet for most of the year, making a brief appearance for a few winter soups and chilis. Get the most out of this ...

Which pressure cooker recipes are best? A pressure cooker can make in minutes what normally takes hours of slow cooking, but no flavor is lost in the process. Pressurized steam thoroughly yet gently ...