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 ...

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 ...