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 best kind of meal is one that pretty much makes itself. That's why we're such big fans of appliance-based cooking — or recipes that call for a slow cooker or Instant Pot to do all the hard work.

What's the longest you have left food in a slow cooker/crock pot? Is it safe to leave cooked food in a slow cooker for 10hrs or so if it is on the Keep Warm setting? I ask because I am trying to plan ...

Elisabeth Sherman is a writer, editor, and fact-checker in the food, culture, and entertainment spaces. She has been working professionally at national magazines since 2015. But as I got older and ...