Small Appliances
A first slow cooker fails in one of two ways: too small for the recipe, or too complicated to trust overnight. Here's how five large models compare on capacity, weight and controls, and which one a first-timer should buy.
Small Appliances
Five small rice cookers compared on weight, footprint, and what actually survives a semester of shared-kitchen life. The winner weighs 2.16 lb.
Small Appliances
Five stainless steel rice cookers compared on capacity, inner pot construction, and how forgiving each one is when you have never cooked rice before.
Small Appliances
A comparison of five stainless steel rice cookers, from a 3-cup Zojirushi compact to a 10-cup Tiger. Winner named, with the profiles that flip the pick.
Small Appliances
Two very different fridges answer the same search. One weighs 7 lb and sits on a desk. The other holds 11.6 cu ft and slots against a cabinet run. Here is how to tell which you actually need.
Small Appliances
Six portable induction burners compared on weight, controls and cooking surface, with the picks that suit an older cook best and the ones to skip.
Small Appliances
Six fuzzy logic rice cookers compared by uncooked capacity, programs and warranty. The Cosori 10 Cup wins on size and support; the Zojirushi wins on longevity.
Small Appliances
A ranked guide to seven compact waffle irons, weighing footprint, plate depth and storage against the kind of waffle each one actually cooks.
Pots & Pans
A stainless steel electric skillet built around riveted handles, a glass lid, and a removable probe. Seven picks compared on weight, size, and cleanup, with the trade-offs named.
Small Appliances
Seven single-burner induction units compared on weight, control clarity and safety features. The winner leads on one-click buttons and NSF certification; the runner-up wins on price and warranty.
Small Appliances
A hard look at seven rice cookers, ranked for households that finish a full pot at dinner and want the next batch waiting warm.
Small Appliances
Six flip Belgian waffle irons ranked by footprint, wattage and warranty. Cuisinart's double-plate WAF-F40NAS leads, but three picks flip it on a different constraint.