For a little extra cooking oomph, the Cuisinart not only boasts slow-cooking functionality but high-pressure cooking settings ...

These versatile little legumes (sometimes called pulses) are high in protein, inexpensive ... they fit the bill for a quick and easy midweek meal either as a main dish, salad or appetizer.

From casseroles to stews to sticky toffee pudding, these are the best slow cookers for easy home-cooked meals ...

If you often need to cook up meals for large groups of people, Hamilton Beach’s super-sized 10-quart slow cooker gives you the room you need — enough for a 12-pound roast or a 10-pound turkey ...