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 ...

I was just given an Instant Pot. Right now the only cooking appliances I use besides my stove are a slow cooker and air fryer. It seems you can make things like soup quickly in the Instant Pot, and ...