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?

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of the many appliances you might find in the average kitchen, two in particular are capable of helping you make healthy meals with ...