As soon as the weather begins to cool, my mom starts making sancocho—a hearty stew filled with meat and tuber vegetables. In the sweltering heat of the Dominican Republic, my grandmother still makes ...

Lots of people swear by their slow-cookers. They’re great for stews, pulled pork, and even desserts, and often just let you toss a bunch of stuff in a single pot and walk away. But they also take up a ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

It’s winter: We’ve nested inside, we’re ready for stews and braises, but we’re still strapped to that infernal invention, the clock. There are rarely enough minutes, at least not when we want them.

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side This score reflects the results using the slow cook setting for our beef stew and chili & beans recipes. Dry beans were used in our chili ...