You may be craving comfort food in the cold winter months — from stews to soups — but it can often be time-consuming and difficult to cook. One way to prepare a homemade meal without the hassle is a ...

Our best overall pick impressed us in many ways, and we loved how easy it was to use. There are no confusing dials or controls — just one setting. Of course, the tradeoff is that this requires a bit ...

Slow cookers are kitchen workhorses for busy families. These handy appliances will have you making set-it-and-forget-it meals ...

Anyone who’s made risotto knows it’s kind of an all-consuming process. You can’t walk away from it, as it requires frequent stirring and a watchful eye. It’s sort of the opposite of a slow-cooker stew ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Microsoft and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Do you love slow cooker meals, but only ...

KitchenAid's Multi-Cooker resembles a slow cooker but is so much more thanks to a variety of pre-programmed settings and an optional stirrer that frees you up. Stir-intensive dishes like risotto and ...

For a backup slow cooker or a gift for a new cook, the Crockpot Manual Slow Cooker is reliable, easy to use and priced right. It doesn’t have any of the bells and whistles like our other top picks, ...

Home-cooked meals are often the first casualty of a hectic schedule. But if you’re not willing to sacrifice everyday gourmet, a slow cooker can take the frenzy out of preparing dinner. Perfect for ...

Too busy to cook this week? Need to play chef for the dreaded in-law visit? Not a problem. Run to the fridge, grab some produce, meats, and spices, toss the ingredients into a slow cooker, and power ...

Katie Brown is an editor for Food & Wine specializing in kitchen product reviews. An avid home cook and baker, she has tested countless kitchen tools, appliances, and cookware over the years. While it ...