Nothing is better than a hearty bowl of slow-cooker beef stew on a fall or winter day. It’s the type of meat-and-potatoes recipe I crave when I want a warm dish that won’t weigh me down. I mean, there ...

As a shortcut to getting dinner on the table quickly, we can’t say enough about the pressure cooker. In about the time it takes to reheat a frozen entrée, this pot can cook fresh meat, poultry or ...