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?

Tender morsels of beef are simmered in the most delicious, made from scratch sauce, and served over egg noodles in this ...

Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let’s look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will 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 ...

Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let’s look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will do ...

Slow cookers and instant pots make dinner prep easy and stress-free. If you’re looking for cozy, hearty meals, these tools ...

The Instant Pot and the slow cooker may look alike, but they function a lot differently. The name of each appliance says it all — slow-cooked food takes hours, while the Instant Pot knocks it out ...

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 ...

Two well loved small appliances, a slow cooker (left) and an Instant Pot, in a New York home. Which appliance you prefer will depend on what you plan to use them for. Credit: Katie Workman via AP Sign ...

Now that the viral craze surrounding the Instant Pot has quieted down a bit, let's look at whether it really is an appliance you should add to your kitchen, or whether the classic slow cooker will do ...