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?

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 may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Instant Pots were all the rage a few years ago, promising to be an all-in-one multi-cooker that can pressure cook foods quickly in addition to ...

But lost on me was the appliance's versatility. It can sauté; it's also a rice cooker; and, my biggest misunderstanding, it's also a slow cooker. Even in its need for speed, it doubles as a tool ...