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?

Even after recently having wrapped up an Instant Pot/multicooker recipe series, I still couldn’t stop Instant Potting. This polenta recipe I had come across kept coming to mind. And wanting something ...

Crock-Pot soups are just as easy as opening up a can and taste way better, especially our slow-cooker recipes for chicken ...

You've been toying with the idea of getting an Instant Pot for ages. This guide lays out all the reasons why you should finally take the plunge and buy one of these electronic multicookers. From ...

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 ...

This is a healthy take on a classic Chinese dish. Over the course of five hours, the chicken marinates and stews in a sesame-soy sauce while absorbing the spices of sliced ginger and garlic. The ...